82 450 airbox cover

[takenstuffapart]

i have an 82 450e that is missing the airbox cover, was gonna make a custom cover for it, but do not know what size inlet i should put in it, now with it open and the filter on, seems like its getting too much air.i cant get it to idle right or run to good.

[BassCliff]

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Sorry, I don't have the airbox measurement you need. Maybe one of the 450 owners can help out. In the mean time let me share some GS lovin'.

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[earlfor]

i have an 82 450e that is missing the airbox cover, was gonna make a custom cover for it, but do not know what size inlet i should put in it, now with it open and the filter on, seems like its getting too much air.i cant get it to idle right or run to good.

I have an 81 450L. That should be the same or very close. The airbox intake is 3.125 square inches. An opening 3 1/8" x 1, or about 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" square, or a 2" circle would be good.

Earl