Replacing airbox with filters?

[Ryan727]

I'm just pondering the idea here..

Can the airbox & flame arrestor be replaced with air filters, with little carb work needed on a 951? I'm NOT looking for performance. Just looking for sex appeal of the vessel. I know K&N makes filters with flame arrestors for jet skis. K&N 59-2042R Marine Flame Arrestor - Race Specific, Black, Marine Products

Anyone ever do it here?

 

[mikidymac]

Can you? Yes. Should you? No.

THe 951 can't tolerate any water ingestion at all if you want it to live. Aftermarket intake filters provide a direct path into the engine for water and the factory airbox does a very good job of keeping it out. Also there is little to no performance to be gained and you will have to rejet the carbs. Finally the K&N filters are junk and will not flow any air when wet so they should not be used in any watercraft.

 

[Ryan727]

That makes sense. Any other alternatives to that ugly black box? Again, not looking for performance, just looks. I guess I could just paint it.

 

[mikidymac]

Or just leave the hood closed.

 

[Ryan727]

Just looking to fancy it up is all. Not a necessity, just personal satisfaction. But I obviously don't want ot jeopardize the engine itself.

 

[mikidymac]

The best thing you can do to a 951 is keep it stock, feed it API-TC full synthetic oil and fog it after every ride.

 

[Boyd12]

I used a R-D flame arrestor with an outer wear on it to keep water out which it did. I ran it for about 12 years with no issues. You will have to rejet the carbs which is a pain. It will run better, better acceleration and top speed.

 

[jjsinaz]

Listen to Miki. I know from experience - he knows what he's talking about. Leave the stock airbox on it