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Hey everyone,

I'm wanting to get rid of the stock airbox/filter and install a custom intake and filter. Something along the lines of this:

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/twoskinuts/1016001336.jpg~original

I did do a search first, and most (if not all) of the threads about it reference dead links or all their photos are gone due to photobucket.

I'm trying to do this as cheaply as I can. What is an easy/cheap tried and true option for just running a filter a little down and out of the way of my leg and getting rid of the stock air box? T

Thanks
 
 
BuellyBagger said:
I would have to bet that one for a sportster carb would fit. I know this one's kind of gaudy looking...https://www.google.com/search?q=sportster+intake+carb&client=ms-android-verizon&sa=X&biw=360&bih=560&noj=1&tbs=vw:l,ss:44&tbm=shop&srpd=683399108377818903&prds=num:1,of:1,epd:683399108377818903,paur:ClkAsKraXyEj6iOGexstUN0Osfz25iecygxa_lMZWDumVqAdpBfo71vUYm7tCMkL3vC9sFUPC0uq33iKJV05LZGgDo1n1kz9-CiW-G277qAwaBLN6dV4wD_mVxIZAFPVH70G2wOd-fHX3ESUliGUsRfWysUkvQ&ved=0ahUKEwjOorDpmd_XAhWDx4MKHc7MC7kQgjYIlgQ
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Thanks. I'll look into that. I've been trying to get ahold of the blast experts. but no luck so far. Trying to find who sells a velocity stack for the blast now that ASB has closed down.
 
Thumpe's setup (check over on Buellridersonline.com) is really the best option. It's not cheap, but it's not expensive either. And it works...the issue with the Blast's carb is supporting it when you delete the stock airbox setup. Thumpe's 'superboot' solves that issue for his application while allowing for a true stage 1 solution.

I know that sounds like an advertisement - it's not. I've had a Blast for years and years...and I've tried numerous setups and solutions.

By the way, any airbox delete is going to require a re-jetting - to at least a 45 pilot (46 better in most cases) and a 175 main jet (not to mention a needle shim). Thumpe has the hardware for all this at*very inexpensive prices.

My Blast:

VT Blast 1.jpg
 
Just looked at your picture in the initial post - that *is* Thumpe's (i.e. Dan Whalen's) setup...
 
vicenzajay said:
Thumpe's setup (check over on Buellridersonline.com) is really the best option. It's not cheap, but it's not expensive either. And it works...the issue with the Blast's carb is supporting it when you delete the stock airbox setup. Thumpe's 'superboot' solves that issue for his application while allowing for a true stage 1 solution.

I know that sounds like an advertisement - it's not. I've had a Blast for years and years...and I've tried numerous setups and solutions.

By the way, any airbox delete is going to require a re-jetting - to at least a 45 pilot (46 better in most cases) and a 175 main jet (not to mention a needle shim). Thumpe has the hardware for all this at*very inexpensive prices.

My Blast:

View attachment 8748
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So I have a superboot already. I saw Thumpe's intake, it looks good, but more than I was wanting to spend. Got this bike for crazy cheap and have fixed it up on the cheap, so I'd like to keep it that way. Would a sportster intake work since it's pretty much the same carb?
 
If you have the superboot, I would get a velocity stack and outerwears filter and call it a day. You'll need to run a t-fitting onto the breather hose and vent it to ground (or to a small filter setup).

Over on Buellridersonline.com, there are *loads of Blast folks who will help. In addition, I recommend Badweb (badweatherbikers) for another Blast resource.

The velocity stack/filter combo will probably still be $70 or so - but that with some tubing is still money ahead. If you have a superboot, you should be fine supporting the carb. There are, however, some good tutorials on mounting some supporting springs out there as well.
 
To better answer your question, though, I wouldn't go the sportster intake route myself...but that's just me.
 
This is EXACTLY what I wanted to do. However I can't find a velocity stack anywhere since all the old links are to ASB (which has been shut down)/ Any idea where I can get a velocity stack that will fit now?
 
So I'm not sure - I know over on BRO there are several discussions about how twin-based breathers don't work so well on the Blast. That said, Thumpe's setup uses a K&N based funnel, so why not?

Ed Zick and Jetlee can really answer this better than I can. That said, I *know the velocity stack combo with the *correct outerwears filter has been tried and tested. That filter was supposedly developed to allow a much more free air exchange (at the expense of being water 'proof' - it's still water resistant). It was, I think, actually targeted for the Blast at the request of Ed Zick (EZblast on BRO and Badweb).
 
vicenzajay said:
So I'm not sure - I know over on BRO there are several discussions about how twin-based breathers don't work so well on the Blast. That said, Thumpe's setup uses a K&N based funnel, so why not?

Ed Zick and Jetlee can really answer this better than I can. That said, I *know the velocity stack combo with the *correct outerwears filter has been tried and tested. That filter was supposedly developed to allow a much more free air exchange (at the expense of being water 'proof' - it's still water resistant). It was, I think, actually targeted for the Blast at the request of Ed Zick (EZblast on BRO and Badweb).
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Ok cool, that's what I needed to know! Thanks for your help. So I should be able to get any velocity stack made for the carbureted sportster right?

Also, how's your knowledge on exhaust? I was thinking of finding a used sportster exhaust and using the front cylinder portion.
 
Some have done that....again, there are some used Jardine or Vance and Hines systems out there (ebay/BRO/Badweb). Another option is to put a supertrapp on there (and make your own header pipe) - again, very detailed instructions over on BRO - jetlee can help with this as well.

I went the expensive route (after the V&H) and bought the D&D system. It has been simply amazing for 3.5 years running now - zero maintenance - better performance in all regimes. But it cost $$$$
 
vicenzajay said:
Some have done that....again, there are some used Jardine or Vance and Hines systems out there (ebay/BRO/Badweb). Another option is to put a supertrapp on there (and make your own header pipe) - again, very detailed instructions over on BRO - jetlee can help with this as well.

I went the expensive route (after the V&H) and bought the D&D system. It has been simply amazing for 3.5 years running now - zero maintenance - better performance in all regimes. But it cost $$$$
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Cool, thanks for the info! I messaged Jet Lee a day or two ago and haven't heard back yet.

Current plan is going to be either a velocity stack with outerwears filter, or make my own intake with a carb spacer.

And then find a cheap sportster exhaust locally and make it fit.

Rejet carb to 46/175.

Sound good?
 
Check the diameter of the header at the head.. I doubt it's the same as a 103 twin cam, but if it is, you can have the original head pipes from my softail.
 
BuellyBagger said:
Check the diameter of the header at the head.. I doubt it's the same as a 103 twin cam, but if it is, you can have the original head pipes from my softail.
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Hey thanks for that offer! I actually picked up a cheap sportster exhaust and mocked the header up this weekend. Looks pretty good and seems to fit well! Just gotta figure out what I want to do about the muffler.
 

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