just put a sparks exhaust on my 2004 trx 450 and they convinced me to run without and airbox lid....i never have before, i do all woods riding and race GNCC or other hare scrambles i know obviously deep water would be real bad but other than that is it really a big deal? running 2 hour races im big on reliability over mods but if im not risking to much i wouldnt mind the extra response....any opinions would be appreciated