Just got CR Reed cage for my '85 250R, which stuffer to use?

[Sick200x]

I've finally gathered most parts for my '85 250r project. Got the cr style reed cage in today and noticed quite a differance in the shape of the plastic insert, I think I've heard it called a "stuffer"? It looks like the older one from the 3-petal reed box would flow more? Just wondering which one anyone else whose done the swap used?

[KASEY]

the smaller opening it to direct the flow better with more velosity. it will flow more than enough . i took the stuffer out and run nothing. i had a long conversation with Ronnie about this very subject .

[NOS_350X]

. i took the stuffer out and run nothing.

Thats something i do quite often, just not something i tell people too much. Not to mention i rarely use oem reed cages.

[Sick200x]

the smaller opening it to direct the flow better with more velosity. it will flow more than enough . i took the stuffer out and run nothing. i had a long conversation with Ronnie about this very subject .

Thanks for the info, any other points from your conversation with Ronnie that would be useful? Maybe I'll try it with and without the stuffer and see if there's a noticable difference. It's the first time having this engine apart since I got this trike (only had 140psi comp.), it's a fairly mild build... 1.50mm oversize, polished the ports, ditched stock exhaust for a FMF and an Answer silencer, new Boyesen power reeds for the CR reed cage, Uni filter. any other tips for a "budget build"????

[Red Rider]

It sounds like you've got most of the basics covered. I'd also use a 1990 CR250 headgasket, and remove or ventilate your airbox lid.