Fuel Processor

mikeymo · 06-03-2009, 08:37 PM

Gotta a question about a fuel processor. If you debaffle your exhaust do you need to install one of these things or can you go without it without damaging the engine? ??? This is on an 07 Nomad.

mikeymo

claybuster · 06-03-2009, 09:09 PM

Mikey,
A fuel processor is not required for debaffling or changing to after market exhaust. If you have a problem with pinging (pre-ignition) like I have on my 07 Nomad when using 93 octane gas then a fuel processor can help eliminate or reduce the pinging. The other need for a fuel processor is when opening up the intake to accept more air, then extra fuel would be needed to balance the air/fuel ratio.
Hope this answers your question.
Glenn

**ringadingh** · 06-03-2009, 09:13 PM

Not neccessary, but you can gain some performance, by having the motor finetuned better than it comes stock.

mikeymo · 06-04-2009, 05:41 AM

Thanks for the replies. I just debaffled mine and did'nt want to ruin anything.

mikeymo

phenrichs · 06-04-2009, 09:56 AM

mikeymo,

Not to say that the other guys are wrong but you should know that you may require one. Every Nomad is different. Many have done a debaffle and had absolutely no problem. I did a debaffle this spring with the intent of riding it for the season and then next winter modding the intake and installing a processor. Turned out that the bike started running very lean after the debaffle and started pinging on 91 octane fuel. I added the tfi and the bike runs better than it did stock and the debaffled exhaust actually sounds better too. Another added bonus of adding a processor is you can disconnect the extremely noisy cold idle solenoids.

macmac says that these things run a bit lean stock. I am inclined to agree after my experience.
can't remember right now where I got mine but it was $191 free ship and if you call before you order and tell them you are with kawanow you get 5% off.

redjay · 06-04-2009, 11:08 AM

www.customdynamics.com usually has the best price.

dogdoc · 06-04-2009, 12:03 PM

The Nomad is already built LEAN. After you change things with mods it gets leaner, you do need a TFI or Cobra for best results. Running it way lean can damge the motor.

mikeymo · 06-04-2009, 12:15 PM

Thanks all. I'll check one out.

phenrichs · 06-04-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redjay

www.customdynamics.com usually has the best price.

Yeah that's the place.

Thanks for the link I was drawing a blank.

**billmac** · 06-04-2009, 09:42 PM

First, buy a Nomad. Second install TFI or Cobra you need. Third, buy whatever bling you desire.

06-03-2009, 08:37 PM	#1
mikeymo Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 13	Fuel Processor Gotta a question about a fuel processor. If you debaffle your exhaust do you need to install one of these things or can you go without it without damaging the engine? ??? This is on an 07 Nomad. mikeymo Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-03-2009, 09:09 PM	#2
claybuster Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pasadena, Maryland Posts: 124	Fuel Processor Mikey, A fuel processor is not required for debaffling or changing to after market exhaust. If you have a problem with pinging (pre-ignition) like I have on my 07 Nomad when using 93 octane gas then a fuel processor can help eliminate or reduce the pinging. The other need for a fuel processor is when opening up the intake to accept more air, then extra fuel would be needed to balance the air/fuel ratio. Hope this answers your question. Glenn
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06-03-2009, 09:13 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Fuel Processor Not neccessary, but you can gain some performance, by having the motor finetuned better than it comes stock. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-04-2009, 05:41 AM	#4
mikeymo Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 13	Fuel Processor Thanks for the replies. I just debaffled mine and did'nt want to ruin anything. mikeymo
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06-04-2009, 09:56 AM	#5
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Fuel Processor mikeymo, Not to say that the other guys are wrong but you should know that you may require one. Every Nomad is different. Many have done a debaffle and had absolutely no problem. I did a debaffle this spring with the intent of riding it for the season and then next winter modding the intake and installing a processor. Turned out that the bike started running very lean after the debaffle and started pinging on 91 octane fuel. I added the tfi and the bike runs better than it did stock and the debaffled exhaust actually sounds better too. Another added bonus of adding a processor is you can disconnect the extremely noisy cold idle solenoids. macmac says that these things run a bit lean stock. I am inclined to agree after my experience. can't remember right now where I got mine but it was $191 free ship and if you call before you order and tell them you are with kawanow you get 5% off. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-04-2009, 11:08 AM	#6
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,016	Fuel Processor www.customdynamics.com usually has the best price.
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06-04-2009, 12:03 PM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Fuel Processor The Nomad is already built LEAN. After you change things with mods it gets leaner, you do need a TFI or Cobra for best results. Running it way lean can damge the motor.
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06-04-2009, 12:15 PM	#8
mikeymo Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 13	Fuel Processor Thanks all. I'll check one out.
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06-04-2009, 09:42 PM	#10
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	Fuel Processor First, buy a Nomad. Second install TFI or Cobra you need. Third, buy whatever bling you desire.
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