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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 12:16 AM
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I am curious as to the strength of this hose on a N/A motor. I understand that it works well for FI applications, but what about a N/A motor? Is the hose strong enough to not collapse when put under large amounts of vacuum from taking in the outside air? I am having a debate with another member and neither are really sure of the correct answer. I am wanting to purchase one to replace my MAF, but not if it is going to collapse at WOT.

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It is 4" Hose with a 1/8" thickness.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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If it collapses under WOT, you don't have a big enough air filter.

So, the answer is, yes, it will be fine.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 12:31 AM
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your airfilter will let air in and not collapse the hose, unless you put your hand over the intake port and try and rev the engine, then maybe it'll colapse or suck your hand in....
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Assassin
your airfilter will let air in and not collapse the hose, unless you put your hand over the intake port and try and rev the engine, then maybe it'll colapse or suck your hand in....
Thanks, I'll try that.

Appreciate the info guys.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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That fancy SLP MAF bellows, its silicone...so it'll be fine on a NA app
Oh yeah HTS gives a LS1TECHdisc too, that'll save you some money.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by frcefed98
That fancy SLP MAF bellows, its silicone...so it'll be fine on a NA app
Oh yeah HTS gives a LS1TECHdisc too, that'll save you some money.
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Well thanks for the info there, I wasn't aware of that.
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