It is quite possible and beneficial to run short velocity stacks
inside of the air filters. They are not mutually exclusive.
The short stack provides for a less turbulent air flow into the carb
from the air cleaner.
Donald.
> From: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2003 10:37:04 -0700
>
> Don't forget to weigh the benefits of using velocity stacks against the
> potential negatives of not running air filters. My quad carb setup came with
> velocity stacks. I tried them, didn't perceive any significant benefits on
> the street with their use, and replaced them with K&N filters.
>
> Take care,
>
> Jeff in San Diego
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James Carruthers
> To: Jean-Marc Dion
> Cc: Spitfire
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 7:18 AM
> Subject: Velocity stacks WAS: [Fwd: SU Carb rebuilding]
>
>
> Can anyone else vouch for the claims made by this website that velocity
> stacks make a big difference?
>
> I've been tempted by the stub stacks (same thing right?) that K&N make for
> their filters - but at 20 pounds for 2 little pieces of metal I always
> thought they were a bit pricey.
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