Just bought a ls1 maf sensor and translator. I was wondering if I wasted my money because I want to keep my 3 inch air intake pipe. I was just going to get the 3 to 3.5 silicone adaptor boots and put it in my car. Am I going to defeat the purpose of having a 3.5 inch maf sensor on a 3 inch air intake pipe. All the companies I have called said I would have to cut the stud off the alternator bracket to get the 3.5 inch air intake pipe to work.