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Old May 15, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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I got bored today so I made what ammounts to a MAF mount. It's made of 3" exhaust tubeing, a slice of 1" pipe, some roll pins, some steel plate, and some delicate welding.
The filter has a little cone filter in the end that butts up to the stock air inlet in the fender. I haven't really driven it hard yet, but it is very loud when you get into it .


Let me know what you think.
Old May 15, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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not bad. i would've just gone with an aftermarket short ram, but if yer low on cash then whatever works.
Old May 15, 2005 | 08:13 PM
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wonder how much hp gain you get from your custom intake
Old May 15, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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I probly lost some down low but that's not the point. It just sounds cool.
Old May 16, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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Yeah i dont feel like paying for an intake right now. I was thinking of doing that but was not too sure how to mount the MAF. Looks like that took a little time and skill. Anyone have any ideas on how to mount it and what to use as the tube?
Old May 16, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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Looks good.

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Old May 16, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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Does it whistle too?
Old May 16, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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Does it whistle too?
actualy yes. I can't tell if the MAF isn't sealing well enough or if its the filter. It only whistles while under heavier load.
Old May 16, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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Looks good, im curious about the gains or loss in power myself. Nice work though.
Old May 16, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Hudnut
Originally Posted by Harman
Does it whistle too?
actualy yes. I can't tell if the MAF isn't sealing well enough or if its the filter. It only whistles while under heavier load.
If there's no CEL, your MAF is mounted correctly. Most CAI and SRI whistle, which is cool. Congrats!
Old May 16, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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Already been done by me about 3 months ago. Old news.
Old May 16, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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Congratulations
Old May 17, 2005 | 01:01 AM
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Kewl creativeness...
Old May 17, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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looks GOOD actually.
Old May 17, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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ghetto! but actually really good for an afternoon do it yourself job..
Old May 18, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Well supawhite is quite the dick.
Old May 18, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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this is true
Old May 18, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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Interesting. I must admit, it does look better than what I expected to see when I first opened the thread. Good job
Old May 18, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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nice good job i think it looks great me myself im not messing or upgradeing anything that has to do with the powertrain just audio, rims, and maybe droping my ride a 1'' or 2''
Old May 18, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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How am I a dick. I was not knocking him for his intake I was just stating the fact that I did it 3 months ago and nobody gave me any props for it. Now everybody looks at this one and thinks its the sh*t. I really wasn't trying to be a dick about it.



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