650/X-2 should i drill out my x2 oem waterbox?

[kawasakisxs0ul]

how do i do it, how much better is it? will i have to change jetting?

 

[kawasakisxs0ul]

i guess thats a no, i found somewhere else on here that some one said it would be expensive to do.. f that.

 

[Jp79]

Drill It , It is better to do than buy an aftermarket WB for it for the $$ and the Gain. You gain just as much power if not more and its isn't quite as loud. I drilled my last one and loved it and am planning on drilling my project's box tonight and I'm running a Factory B pipe with it.

 

[Jp79]

 

[kawasakisxs0ul]

jp can you give me some instructions?

 

[Jp79]

jp can you give me some instructions?

There are two plates of stainless inside of the waterbox, You will need a long drill bit 1/2'' is the prefered by most. If you look in the bottom port of water box this is the one you must drill thru. Plan it out for anywhere from 4 to 7 holes evenly spaced (the more the better flow) do not drill one giant hole you dont want to completely unrestrict it. Drill slow and use a cutting fluid to keep your bit nice and sharp. Make sure and wash the box out good when your done you wouldn't want to step on those shavings on the beach. Lowes sells the long bits along with most other Hardware stores. You might spend $25 if you don't have a bit already.

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You will find new power and a little more tone. Good luck

 

[kawasakisxs0ul]

thanks dude

 

[Jp79]

I'm guessing you have another your working on? other than the one in your signature.

 

[kevbo]

Get a pipe and leave the waterbox alone. Unless you just like noise or crave attention.

 

[kawasakisxs0ul]

kevbo, you dont think it improves? i saw that you posted something like that on another thread.

 

[Mr Bojangles]

it didnt make mine much louder when I did it, you are not removing the baffels of the WB, just making it less restrictive by punching the holes in it. You will notice the bottom end punch, and if you dry out your exhaust, it will be much better. DO IT!

 

[kevbo]

kevbo, you dont think it improves? i saw that you posted something like that on another thread.

It is all in your head. Get a pipe and a good impeller, that will make a measureable difference. Everyone thinks louder is faster, even when its not. Now go drill your box.

 

[kawasakisxs0ul]

Now go drill your box.

i already decided not too, too much work for a little gain (so i have read). i already have a pipe and good impellar. so i guess ill jsut ride

 

[Twinturbostang]

Where did you read that? Because it couldn't be more wrong.

It very little work for a huge gain.
A drilled stock box makes more power than any open aftermarket box like a west cost or Coffman and it isn't as loud.

Drill it you will be happy.

Also all the good X2 info is on pwctoday.com theX is way more yami guys.

 

[kawasakisxs0ul]

ill check out pwc today

 

[sleddingfarmer]

I just got the water box out of my new to me 1990 x2 and I see it already has one hole in it, is 1 hole factory?

I'm assuming I should drill a few more holes?

I'll see if I can post a pic with my phone

 

[Twinturbostang]

East how to
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The flow

 

[kevbo]

Try drilling a hole in your head.

 

[sleddingfarmer]

Excellent. Thanks for the pictures!

 

[X2Pilot]

I just got the water box out of my new to me 1990 x2 and I see it already has one hole in it, is 1 hole factory?

I'm assuming I should drill a few more holes?

I'll see if I can post a pic with my phone

Something is wrong with that waterbox the plate w the hole should be much more recessed inside the box