[Henrydog]

Im looking for the best option to get more air to my intake without drilling holes. I live in colorado at 5000 feet and could use the air. I removed the elbow and screen from the air box and got some better snap but not much gains at all. I was wondering if I could remove the front air cover and the bike would be ok?

Oh and I have a full yosh exhaust.

 

[whitedevilws6]

Ever heard of an altitude compensator?

 

[Henrydog]

Whats that? A bore kit?

 

[FatKidRadio]

Supercharging, Turbocharging, or Nitrous Oxide. Those are Altitude Compensators.

 

[whitedevilws6]

Waiting on NX to come out with a 5-10hp adjustable wet plate kit.

 

[FatKidRadio]

Waiting on NX to come out with a 5-10hp adjustable wet plate kit.

Why not just a Sneeky Pete kit?

 

[whitedevilws6]

Don't know what that is.

OP, I feel your pain. At 5k ft, my car wouldn't even turn the tires over punching it in 1st at about 20. Here at sea level, first gear is useless and busting loose in 2nd is no problem. That altitude kills all the fun. Might as well plan on modding.

 

[FatKidRadio]

It's a little bitty NOS system that holds 10 ounces and runs on a 9 volt battery. Cheap too.

 

[Dodgerider26]

You can install a K&N open filter right onto the throttle body and that will get you the best airflow possible. Will it help your power situation? Not much, sadly. At your altitude you will need to do some heavy modifications to get the same fun out of your grom that we sea level folk get with ours.

If you are serious about making it fast for its size then you need to start focusing first on a big bore kit and a new head for better airflow. Those items are really the big problems for us making much more than 11 or 12HP at sea level. At your altitude I bet a new head and BBK will be needed just to get 10 or 11HP.

I've heard the K&N R-1100 filter works but I haven't verified it myself. You'll have to do your own research to confirm.
R-1100 - K&N Universal Air Filters, Universal Rubber Filter direct from K&N

 

[car-abuser]

If you add more air, you may need more fuel ...

 

[chye]

blow into it. instant power

 

[wlorton]

blow into it. instant power

Hahahahahaha

 

[MotorcycleMike]

Altitude settings

You can install a K&N open filter right onto the throttle body and that will get you the best airflow possible. Will it help your power situation? Not much, sadly. At your altitude you will need to do some heavy modifications to get the same fun out of your grom that we sea level folk get with ours.

If you are serious about making it fast for its size then you need to start focusing first on a big bore kit and a new head for better airflow. Those items are really the big problems for us making much more than 11 or 12HP at sea level. At your altitude I bet a new head and BBK will be needed just to get 10 or 11HP.

I've heard the K&N R-1100 filter works but I haven't verified it myself. You'll have to do your own research to confirm.
R-1100 - K&N Universal Air Filters, Universal Rubber Filter direct from K&N

I have tried the K&N R-1100 filter and it doesn't fit unfortunately, the I.D. is too large

Also I don't know how well it is know but there are different altitude settings you can make with a stock ecu.

 

[superduty]

The sneaky pete is named that because it's easy to conceal.

 

[justinschmidt1]

I have tried the K&N R-1100 filter and it doesn't fit unfortunately, the I.D. is too large

Also I don't know how well it is know but there are different altitude settings you can make with a stock ecu.

Huh?

I have the R1100 on mine, works fine, tighten the clamp ?

 

[Henrydog]

Where are you getting the filters from?

 

[justinschmidt1]

Where are you getting the filters from?

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/R-1100-Honda-Universal-Rubber-Filter/dp/B00062YNJ6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1379013937&sr=8-5&keywords=kn+r1100]Amazon.com: K&N R-1100 Honda Universal Rubber Air Filter: Automotive[/ame]

 

[Henrydog]

What type of gains have you noticed with this filter?

 

[justinschmidt1]

What type of gains have you noticed with this filter?

Massive HP

Lol, its louder, you can really hear the motor now, lot more power low/mid range and helps up top as well.

With this and the 13 tooth I can cruise at 63-64 mph

 

[clapping]

Henry, what kind of power loss have you seen for your Grom? do you know your top end by any chance?