air box

sportfire1961 · Post by **sportfire1961** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:36 pm

can anyone out there get me a picture of an airbox off of an 80 or 81 sportfire? Mine didn't have one on it when i got it and i don't know what i'm looking for. It has been suggested to me that I buy a pod filter from dennis kirk. Do you have to re-jet the carb to do this? Help!

X's&O's · Post by **X's&O's** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 3:15 am

Here is one it says its for a TF BUT the air Box/Silencer for the TF/SF look the same. The only thing that this one is missing is the "J" shapped tube that comes out the side. ( DK trader ebay#4586538492).

JoeRainville · Post by **JoeRainville** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:31 pm

Hi Guys,

The Trail and Sportfire use different air boxs. The Sport unit is thinner than the Trailfire box. I am not sure if the larger Trailfire box fits into to the Sportfire, as the motors are different. The Sport "T-7" is probably a little wider than the Trail's "T-1" motor.

Also, the Sportfire uses a "power jet" carb, and should not be run without the air box since the power jet circuit needs a slight vaccum at the carb inlet to draw fuel out the the fuel bowl.

If you decide to use an aftermarket air inlet, you would need to check your jetting at WOT so you do not run lean and burn a piston.

Good luck with your sled,
-Joe Rainville
"Tech-Ed"

sportfire1961 · Post by **sportfire1961** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 11:49 pm

Joe, do you know what jets i should use? since i'm not having much luck finding an airbox I will probably use a mini pod filter from dennis kirk. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Mike

wes · Post by **wes** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:17 pm

i might have an extra air box for you i will have to look to make sure.

sportfire1961 · Post by **sportfire1961** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:13 am

that would be great, let me know, thanks!

wes · Post by **wes** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:28 pm

i do have one just needs cleand up.

huston14 · Post by **huston14** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:30 pm

i have one to if you need it