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    250xs cowl vs standard 225 opti cowl?

    I just installed a 03 or 04 250xs powerhead on my 2006 standard opti mid.I changed the tuner as well as put in solid mounts.Just got it out of break-in mode and its running great.My question is although the 225 std. opti cowl appears to be the same on the outside,is the ducting on the inside the same?Could someone show me pics of there 250xs cowl on the inside?I got to think my 225 ccowl is a lil more restricted then the 250xs cowl.Any pics or ideas?I know air is critical and to much will lean it out,however not enuff isnt good either.Thanks Aaron

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    Re: 250xs cowl vs standard 225 opti cowl? (aaronmt)

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    Re: 250xs cowl vs standard 225 opti cowl? (aaronmt)

    Aaron:

    Any chance you can provide BOTH serial numbers?

    This is the BEST means of being able to accurately answer your question. Anything less would be a "guess".



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