EZ and boost elbow?

[LBTRS]

I've read many conflicting posts on this site about the boost elbow that comes with the EZ. Is it needed on a 2002 ETH/DEE that is stock with the exception of a 4" Jardine exhause, a Amsoil Air Filter and a Power Edge EZ? I've seen reports that is does nothing yet others say it's needed. What are the benifits of installing it along with the EZ? I have my exhaust on order and I'm waiting on Piers to get back to me on the EZ so I want to have all the facts when it shows up.



Thanks,

 

[Partyat33]

You don't have to put it on. But you will receive the additional benefit of additional boost if you do. More boost=more power. I read somewhere that 1 lb boost= 10 hp. And, More boost=lower EGT (generally). So by all means put in on.





Dennis

 

[Steve Campbell]

Ray, I found that the elbow does add more power, however if the allen screw is left in the fully closed position with an EZ, I found I was always chasing a "moving target" with the throttle to keep it at max power. After backing the allen screw out 1/8 th turn, the power is constant (albeit with less total boost) throughout the powerband.