Wrap your airbox in foil?

OneSickPsycho · 06-14-2011, 12:53 PM

Ever hear of this? Found it on the TL forum...

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Originally Posted by FMFTLR

http://www.performanceandperfection.com/miraclemod.html
Here is some over zealous findings on this mod. Gold is used because it is a better radiant barrier.

Guy used some heat shield foil shit for water heaters on his:

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Originally Posted by FMFTLR

Got bored and wanted to try something. Screw the $160 "Miracle Mod", This ran me about $6!:laugh

I'm about half way through.

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Originally Posted by FMFTLR

Me thinks the claims on that site are a bit out there, but hell for $6 for the DIY'er, it might be fun to try...

anthonyk · 06-14-2011, 01:46 PM

I guess it can't hurt (at least he didn't put it on the inside), but how much would a hot airbox even change the intake air temp? Seems like a lot of air is moving pretty fast through that thing.

nhgunnut · 06-14-2011, 04:55 PM

This has been around the Busa Forums for a while yet to see any note any real change at aDyno with it

Particle Man · 06-14-2011, 06:39 PM

I can maybe see it having a small impact on air temp at idle but once moving, not so much...

OneSickPsycho · 06-14-2011, 06:44 PM

Well at least it would look cool.

Particle Man · 06-14-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Well at least it would look cool.

Too bad it's hidden under the gas tank

Rangerscott · 06-14-2011, 08:41 PM

You would just need it on the bottom half. You should your bike taken away for paying $150 for tin foil and your legs broken for paying $300 for gold colored tin foil.

derf · 06-14-2011, 09:15 PM

that is a $1,000,000 dollar idea right there. Sell performance airbox foil kits that help improve gas mileage and increase hoarsepower.

smileyman · 06-15-2011, 10:24 AM

I would think putting it on the bottom of the fuel cell/tank itself would have a better result as cool fuel is just as important as cool air. Only with a Buell I aint wrapping my frame in that shit.

On the other hand the cold air systems cars run are not anywhere as efficient as a motorcycles pressurized ram air ducts so I doubt there is any benefit to wrapping the airbox.

marko138 · 06-15-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

I would think putting it on the bottom of the fuel cell/tank itself would have a better result as cool fuel is just as important as cool air. Only with a Buell I aint wrapping my frame in that shit.

On the other hand the cold air systems cars run are not anywhere as efficient as a motorcycles pressurized ram air ducts so I doubt there is any benefit to wrapping the airbox.

Some have.

06-14-2011, 04:55 PM	#3
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	This has been around the Busa Forums for a while yet to see any note any real change at aDyno with it __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

06-14-2011, 09:15 PM	#8
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	that is a $1,000,000 dollar idea right there. Sell performance airbox foil kits that help improve gas mileage and increase hoarsepower. __________________

06-15-2011, 10:24 AM	#9
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I would think putting it on the bottom of the fuel cell/tank itself would have a better result as cool fuel is just as important as cool air. Only with a Buell I aint wrapping my frame in that shit. On the other hand the cold air systems cars run are not anywhere as efficient as a motorcycles pressurized ram air ducts so I doubt there is any benefit to wrapping the airbox. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

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06-14-2011, 01:46 PM	#2
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	I guess it can't hurt (at least he didn't put it on the inside), but how much would a hot airbox even change the intake air temp? Seems like a lot of air is moving pretty fast through that thing.

06-14-2011, 06:39 PM	#4
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I can maybe see it having a small impact on air temp at idle but once moving, not so much...

06-14-2011, 06:44 PM	#5
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Well at least it would look cool.

06-14-2011, 08:41 PM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	You would just need it on the bottom half. You should your bike taken away for paying $150 for tin foil and your legs broken for paying $300 for gold colored tin foil.