I want to do away with the stock unit on the LT80,and possibly go with,
an aftermarket type K&N filter pod. I know the motor is air cooled but I wanted to run a filtered hose going to the fan, mounted above it, along the frame, and if I have to run a filtered hose going to the clutch or transmission unit possibly "T"'d off at the fan or from the head cover.
Do you think that this would work?? I know that I have to keep the carb filter from exposure
from water so I've got some ideas for that as well.I plan on using plexiglass sheet mounted on the
length of the frame in front of the carb and mount some sheetmetal at the base of the motor
to keep water from splashing up from the bottom.I might encase the sides of the motor w/
plexiglass as well to make where the free air comes from more consentrated to where I mount the hoses, I guess I sound complicated but I understand myself. I think it sounds pretty efficent
if it comes together right.What do you all think??

 

The question is::: What do you expect or want to gain?
The air cooling is sensitive and designed very smartly. Example: on the left side of the machine, there is that boot that comes off the motor cover and connects to a tube that runs foreward. Some remove it from the tube and point it to the back. On the dyno, this simple air flow modification, LOST 1/2 HP. So as you can see, messing around with air flows could result in a slower machine.
There really isn't any gains over the stock set-up by doing any carb/filter mods.