Hey guys,.. I've read through just about every thread I could find on swapping out the stock carb for an FCR.. (Including the all of the Sticky'd ones. )
So I have an FCR in hand, and have most of the basics on order - Rebuild kit w/ jets, AP kit, 400EX Thumber, YFZ Cable, 400EX Carb to Air box tube, UNI 3x6 universal clamp on filter, .... but I still have a few questions (Go figure right? )
1 - I see that most feel the stock Head to Carb "intake" can be used by stretching it and lubing it up, others used a DRZ400 intake (?), yet others seem to think that a 1-7/8" ID Fuel filler tube is the route to go - I'm not a bit fan of stretching the factory intake. If the DRZ one is a confirmed option that sounds good, but what years (Part #'s) - Fuel filler hose seems to be a reasonable option and would provide some flexibility to over come any clearance and head stay issues (?) It would also be nice if folks wouldn't reference the Air Box to Carb tube as a "Intake".... that really helps add to the confusion when searching and reading through stuff
2 - Keeping the Stock Air box and Lid? - My initial thoughts are to keep the air box and lid in tact to some degree. I may do a K&N air box lid or something like that, but the question is this- With the 400EX Air Box to Carb tube, and running a 3" connector pipe of some sort (Stainless or Alum. ), and a 3x6 filter, ...will I still be able to get the lid on? - It looks like there is a lot of mention of the filter riding up high inside the air box(?) - I was thinking of using a 3" Aluminum tube with a 15 deg. bend in it to sort of help point the filter "down hill" inside the air box to maybe help keep the lid on. - Interested in thoughts on this.
3 - I could have sworn I read somewhere that the 5mmx.5 pitch Tap was not the actual correct size/pitch for the Idle screw mod? ... but for some reason I can't seem to find that again (My mind is turning to mush after reading on this stuff the past few days.. )
If anyone has any input on any of this stuff that would be greatly appreciated
Thanks,
Rick
So I have an FCR in hand, and have most of the basics on order - Rebuild kit w/ jets, AP kit, 400EX Thumber, YFZ Cable, 400EX Carb to Air box tube, UNI 3x6 universal clamp on filter, .... but I still have a few questions (Go figure right? )
1 - I see that most feel the stock Head to Carb "intake" can be used by stretching it and lubing it up, others used a DRZ400 intake (?), yet others seem to think that a 1-7/8" ID Fuel filler tube is the route to go - I'm not a bit fan of stretching the factory intake. If the DRZ one is a confirmed option that sounds good, but what years (Part #'s) - Fuel filler hose seems to be a reasonable option and would provide some flexibility to over come any clearance and head stay issues (?) It would also be nice if folks wouldn't reference the Air Box to Carb tube as a "Intake".... that really helps add to the confusion when searching and reading through stuff
2 - Keeping the Stock Air box and Lid? - My initial thoughts are to keep the air box and lid in tact to some degree. I may do a K&N air box lid or something like that, but the question is this- With the 400EX Air Box to Carb tube, and running a 3" connector pipe of some sort (Stainless or Alum. ), and a 3x6 filter, ...will I still be able to get the lid on? - It looks like there is a lot of mention of the filter riding up high inside the air box(?) - I was thinking of using a 3" Aluminum tube with a 15 deg. bend in it to sort of help point the filter "down hill" inside the air box to maybe help keep the lid on. - Interested in thoughts on this.
3 - I could have sworn I read somewhere that the 5mmx.5 pitch Tap was not the actual correct size/pitch for the Idle screw mod? ... but for some reason I can't seem to find that again (My mind is turning to mush after reading on this stuff the past few days.. )
If anyone has any input on any of this stuff that would be greatly appreciated
Thanks,
Rick