Choke Tower Carb without Air Cleaner Myth

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Lots of talk about air filters, cleaners etc in here.

I've heard that *all* carbs see reduced turbulence at the venturi with an air cleaner, choke tower or not.

Certainly rings would probably last longer with an air cleaner.