What is the difference between a Stage 1 and Stage 2 air filter?

What is the difference between a Stage 1 and Stage 2 air filter?

A stage 1 cold air intake will replace the filter and can also replace the box its mounted in. A stage 2 system such as # AR300-237 replaces all of that and has additional equipment, usually a larger diameter hose or collar. The higher the stage number the better the air flow.

What is a HD Stage 1?

Stage 1 Upgrade Explained A Stage 1 upgrade involves modifying a Harley-Davidson’s exhaust system, air filter and fuel metering system allowing an increase in power & torque. When the bike is fitted with an uprated air filter & exhaust the performance from the engine is greatly increased.

What is the best air cleaner for Harley Davidson?

Best Stage 1 Air Cleaner Reviews For Harley Davidson

1. Arlen Ness Big Sucker Performance Air Filter Kit.
2. Vance & Hines VO2 Naked Air Intake.
3. Kuryakyn Alley Cat Air Cleaner/Filter Cover.
4. Arlen Ness 18-326 Black Big Sucker Stage I Air Filter.
5. K&N Air Filter: High Flow Performance Air Filter.

What does a Stage 2 kit do for a Harley?

The Stage 2 Harley-Davidson® upgrade involves a cam change. We can provide a stage 2 torque kit that gives you a significant improvement when you’re passing or accelerating by targeting lower RPM performance. Or, a stage 2 power kit upgrade increases your rev limit to 6400 RPM for increased mid-range horsepower.

How much HP does a Stage 1 tune add?

A stage 1 tune is simply an ECU remap or chip tune. This is the most cost-effective way to modify any vehicle for performance. Turbo-diesel and turbo-petrol vehicles respond extremely well to stage 1 tuning and commonly see a 20 – 40% increase in bhp and torque.

What is a Stage 1 tune?

Stage 1. The state of a car after simple modification, which can be just a tune, or a tune with simple supporting modifications such as an aftermarket air filter or intake. Stage 1 implies a modest power/torque increase over stock. Stage 2. The state of a car after another round of modifications.

Do I need to tune my Harley if I add an air cleaner?

If replacing an air cleaner and adding more air: Yes. Yes… your bike runs lean, 14.7:1, however, it’ll run all day long there. Doing a Stage-I remap only raises rev limiter, and the a/f back to the original 14.7:1, to make up for the addition of air, via an open air filter AND addition of pipes.

Can you wash Harley air filter?

The stock Harley Davidson air filter can be cleaned in lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Do not strike the element on a hard surface to dislodge dirt and debris. Allow the filter element to air dry or use low-pressure compressed air. Do not use Harley air cleaner filter oil as the element is only a paper/wire mesh.

Why is oil coming out of my air filter on my Harley?

Top breathing engines breath, or vent, through the top breather bolts which are threaded into the heads of a Harley Davidson motor. The air inside a motor is saturated with oil. When oil drips out of an air cleaner assembly, it is usually an indication that the air cleaner element is due to be cleaned, or changed.

What oil can I use on my air filter?

If you are in a real pinch, you could use regular motor oil on your air filter. It is better than nothing. If you are old-school, you have probably done so on many occasions. The problem is that motor oil pools in the airbox, distributes itself unevenly and can be sucked through the intake tract.

How much HP does a Stage 2 cam add?

Most Stage 1 type modifications are typically in the +10-15% power increase over stock. Stage 2: this is typically referred to an engine with a performance cam upgrade as well as the other components within a Stage 1 combination. A typical Stage 2 has generally +20-25% more HP than stock.

How long does it take to get a Harley Stage 1 air cleaner?

Only 2 left in stock (more on the way). . . . Usually ships within 6 to 10 days. . . Only 9 left in stock – order soon. . Only 3 left in stock – order soon. . Only 1 left in stock – order soon.

Is there a stage I high flow air cleaner?

There is a persistent myth perpetuated on the internet, at some dealerships, and who knows where else…. Myth: the Stock Air Cleaners on the 103 Twin Cams, like found on the Rushmore Models, is a Stage I High Flow Air Cleaner.

Is the Twin Cam air cleaner stage I?

Myth: the Stock Air Cleaners on the 103 Twin Cams, like found on the Rushmore Models, is a Stage I High Flow Air Cleaner. While the new stock air cleaners (2014-Up) are less restrictive than previous years stock air cleaners, they are still very restrictive. We knew this from seat of the pants experience.

What do I need for a stage 1 Harley?

Harley Stage 1 Upgrade. At minimum you need to let your engine breath by changing the stock air cleaner. You don’t have to spend a fortune but pick something that fits your bike well. If your plan is to keep the look of your current cover assembly go with Screamin’ Eagle or Arlen Ness “Big Sucker” assemblies.