Anyone make a 3.5" Maf pipe for a hotair?

[cool 84]

Looks like I need one to fit my new turbo inlet bell. I can make my own no problem but it would be nice to just buy one that's already made. I'm sure the answer is no .

 

[fullahotair]

Not yet,

But i am going to make one out of 3.5" Stainless Steel maybe polished aluminum- not sure yet, and plan on plumbing it past the charcoal canister and through that opening there to make a cold air kit. I will probably have SS or aluminum bends/elbows, so i don't have to use the rubber elbows. I'll probably have to one somewhere though to componsate for rocking of the engine, i would think.

If you want i'll keep you in mind when i am making them, and i can make a few extra if people think they may want one. I was gonna weld it up and make it look real nice. Let me know...


Nathyn

 

[fireberd350]

what about the buickgn.com one?

 

[6SENSE]

Originally posted by fullahotair
Not yet,

But i am going to make one out of 3.5" Stainless Steel maybe polished aluminum- not sure yet, and plan on plumbing it past the charcoal canister and through that opening there to make a cold air kit. I will probably have SS or aluminum bends/elbows, so i don't have to use the rubber elbows. I'll probably have to one somewhere though to componsate for rocking of the engine, i would think.

If you want i'll keep you in mind when i am making them, and i can make a few extra if people think they may want one. I was gonna weld it up and make it look real nice. Let me know...


Nathyn

Just make sure you dont make the setup too rigid. I hear this is what kills MAF sensors over time. Some guys are completely against metal MAF pipes. Has to do with the metal ones not flexing like the original plastic. The MAF sensor winds up taking too much vibration as if it was one with the frame.
I use a metal MAF pipe with nice big rubber adaptors. Rubber good

 

[fullahotair]

Yeah i'll probably end up using some rubber elbows or isolaters somewhere so that there is some give. Once i do mine up, i'll take some pictures, if anyone wants to see them, and if anyone thinks they may want one let me know, if not thats fine to. Just wanted to extend the offer. The only part that perhaps some couldn't do, is the welding aspect, and even that is just a matter of finding someone who can weld. My father works in a sheet metal shop, so I have access to all kinds of metal and fun tools.

Thanks,
Nathyn

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Do you still have the stock MAF sensor installed? Not sure why you would need the larger 3.5" MAF pipe if you still have the stock sensor. What is the outside diameter of your new turbo inlet? Never had a request for a 3.5" for the hot air guys before.

http://www.buickgn.com/hotairbigmouthkits.htm

 

[fullahotair]

Speaking for myself here, but the LS1 MAF is 3.5" in diameter and i am guessing that is why. Thats why i am making one at least.


Nathyn