Is too much air a bad thing on stock engines?

Is too much air a bad thing on stock engines?

There is no harm to the engine by having more air enter the system. It may make the engine run easier. Just make sure that the air is filtered. If not, you will have more problems than you realize.

Jerry Ives
Assistant Professor, Parts Technology
Alfred State College, Wellsville Campus

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