Air filter necesary?

[artistic]

I have an old brigs and straton go kart engine probralby about 3-4 hp. And there is no air filter. Attacthed to the carb is a long tube that was cut and i believe there used to be an airfilter. My question is would it really fuck up the engine if i dont put a filter on? I can easily fabricate one but I was just wondering if it was necesary. Also, would it be better without , because there would be no restricted flow?

[civickiller]

would you run your car without an air filter ?

[artistic]

No, but car engines are more complex than go kart engines.

[Rufe]

Yes, but car drivers are more complex than go kart drivers.



Seriously, the dirt that gets into the carb and engine makes this a no-brainer. If you want it to last, get a filter.

[CivicSpoon]

A filter shouldn't restrict it too much if you get a good one. I wouldn't run it without, you'll get sh*t in your motor like dirt, pebbles, and leaves. Even though it's not a car engine it is still and engine and any debris that gets in there has the chance of messing stuff up.