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Old 12-28-2008, 12:36 PM
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I'm running an HP Tuners 1-bar enhanced OS without my MAF sensor. Does anyone know of a bellows or coupler (even something thats OEM on another car?) that will allow me to connect my lid (SLP if it matters) direct to my throttle body? I know I need 4" diameter on both ends, but everything generic I can find is a 45 degree bend and isn't long enough. I guess I can see what I find for rubber instead of silicone at Home Depot...but I don't expect to have much luck there either.

Only other option would be a piece of straight pipe where the MAF currently is, but I think that'd look kinda cheesy compared to a single bellows from the lid to the TB.
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piece of straight pipe from lid to TB
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I'm in the same predicament, I'm currently using a piece of PVC pipe but it looks tacky, hopefully someone can chime in!
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i found a big 4 inch polish piece by sceptre or something like that, its some import place that had it...
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Could you pm with the link?!?! Thanks!
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you could get a 4 inch aluminum pipe and cut it to fit from spectre and they also have silicone couplers also. I know pep boys, summit, and jegs sells them. I believe they are cheaper at JEGS.
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A little pricey, but you could check here.
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Pricey is alright if it works...they don't have 22 degree bends in anything larger than 3" though, and I think a 45 degree bend is too extreme.
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How long does it have to be?
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I think its around 4 inches!
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http://www.jegs.com/i/Spectre/865/9719/10002/-1 this looks like it might work!
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I got mine from http://www.intakehoses.com. I got a piece 6" of the 4"id silicone hose and a 4" piece of the 4"od aluminum tubing and the with some lube and a little force inserted the tubing into the hose.I did have to cut about a 1/4 to 3/8 off the tubing and work a little on the inside of the hose to get it to fit over the fast toys 85 mm lid which has an od of a little over 4"(around 104mm).I also had to cut ot a small protion of the radiator suport to get it all to fit but is pretty much a straight shot to the tb.
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22 degree 4" rubber bend but still not long enough to do your project in one piece. You could fill the gap with a 4" piece of aluminum tubing and small a straight 4" silicone coupler. This piece isn't cheap though.

http://store.airflo.com/22hl4.html

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Pricey is alright if it works...they don't have 22 degree bends in anything larger than 3" though, and I think a 45 degree bend is too extreme.
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Here's what I'm using. I just borrowed it from someone so I don't really know the price, but it's a piece of 4" exhaust pipe a 4" coupler and a 4" bellow.

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intakehoses.com

they have a 4x6 inch silicone hose that works perfect, i just got mine over christmas. great customer service as well. it was like $28 shipped, but well worth it.
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This may be a stupid question...in fact it is. Why do people delete their MAF?
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Originally Posted by 00Antivenom
This may be a stupid question...in fact it is. Why do people delete their MAF?
Because we can.
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Originally Posted by JonCR96Z
Because we can.
Benefits? Problems? I thought it was kind of a necessary part...
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With a proper SD tune you'll not only make the same potential power, but you'll have better throttle response. Plus you're losing some weight by removing the MAF and a small intake restriction.

It is a must do on boosted applications.


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