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Old 03-15-2015, 10:03 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by BigBad250 View Post
...And I also have the carbs running wide open, no airbox hooked up.. I've noticed a decrease in performance. And by "decrease" I mean at WOT it tops out at 7K rpms and it just feels really laggy. I'm assuming it's because it is now getting too much air and not enough fuel? I figured the jets were designed to be used with the restriction of the air box. Can anyone verify this for me?
I suspect you are correct. I suggest you install the next size larger main jet, and see if engine performance improves. If so, continue installing the next size larger main jet until the performance stops increasing.
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