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Old May 6, 2024 | 10:44 AM
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Can you folks post up pics of your TB to MAF to Filter setups and a description of the components used. Trying to set this up on a LQ4 with stock TB/MAF and accessories with limited room between accessories and the radiator/fan. Particularly interested in the elbow off the TB as it's less than 4" and the MAF is greater than 3.5".

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If you can, post a pic of the setup so we can see the limitations you're up against.
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'87 Dodge Dakota, '02 LQ4/4L80E swap.



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Take a hard 90 to the passenger side and go straight with a MAF in the middle of that length with your filter next to the fender.
It might take a minor additional bend or two, but see if that might work.
Go on the Spectre website for stainless bends, tubing. and silicone elbows.
Your TB and MAF should be very close in diameter, and silicone sleeves and elbows will stretch a bit for small size variations.
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Thanks. Working on that.
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'87 Dodge Dakota, '02 LQ4/4L80E swap.



3 1/2 inch 3 1/2 inch tubing. The blue tape is where I’m gonna put my master full sensor close my fan I have 3/8 of an inch clearance between it and the 90 but clearance clearance.

The opposite side so you can see the clearance

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Nicely done. Might drop you PM if you don't mind.
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