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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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should be a simple issue. how the hell do i get the MAF to slide into the lid with out it cracking? It's MTI clear lid, and stock MAF.

I tried just sliding it in there, but it won't go. how far is it suppose to go in? I looked at the InstallUniversity.com write-up and it looked like it is supposed to go all the way down (I'm guessing since it's a clear lid, more fragile?). I can barely get this thing on 1/4 inch.

any advice it appreciated.
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You may want to try a silicon hose to connect the 2 if you are scared of breaking the lid. That was what I did.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Thanks, where would you get one from?
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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There are several suppliers out there. I think that there may be a sponsor or 2 on this site that has a few options.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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put a tad bit of soap on your finger for lube then it should slide right on. I can't even tell you how many times I've used soap to slide tight hoses on, etc...
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Yeah, but those clear lids can be pretty darn fragile. You could try it, but don't hold him liable for cracking.
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I aint liable for nothin!! haha use the soap at your own risk LOL (even though it will probably work)
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I wouldnt have a clear lid they crack too easy.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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i think i'm gonna try a variant of the vernco mod. i picked up a 4 to 3 inch coupler, at first the lid end was way to big, but it tightened down nicely, i still plan on adding a little sealant of some kind, just in case. my only fear is running out of room between where the lid goes and the throttle body.

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Just make sure you have good motor mounts otherwise you will get the cracked lid.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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I just put on that mti clear lid, and it sucked. It took me 3 hours to do, because i had to cut into my ram air scoop thing, that black thing that goes over the radiator, and i was trying to find ways around it. After i cut it it went on so much easier, and it took stress and stuff off of the throttle body and everything between. I also made a smooth baffel from the fernco tubing, it workes very well. At the track those 2 things picked up like a straight up tenth, and thats taking into account the wind and weather, it was definitly much faster.
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You mean the radiator support? I cut mine a little since im putting a hose around it and not the maf inside so I have more room. You cant even tell though and I have a SLP lid.
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