Installing Z32 MAFS (Physically)

[unfrgivn]

Hey, I have a Z32 MAFS sitting on my desk and no way to hook it up to my intake pipe. As you know the Z32 Mafs has a 3in pipe which cannot slide into the smaller diameter stock pipe. I am certainly not dropping $70 on the Tomei adaptor pipe that still utilizes the ****ty rubber intake hose. The wiring and s-afc settings are easy, but I don't know what to do about the connector. What have any of you guys ghetto rigged or done for permanent solutions? I am mainly looking for a cheap quick solution right now.

[Onizuka]

Home depot has rubber pipe reducers

[Checkered-Member]

Home depot has rubber pipe reducers

:ylsuper the JDM part store...yoo

[unfrgivn]

Home depot has rubber pipe reducers

What application are they for? Storm drains/gutters? Just wondering which section to look in. I can never find anything in that store except for lumber.

[msaskin]

They'll be in the plumbing section, they're meant as connections between PVC pipes, etc.

~matt

[nissanrcer240]

Since we're on the subject, is it true that you have to get your ecu tuned when you upgrade to a z32 maf? And is it necesary at all to upgrade to the z32 with the stock t25 turbo, or should I wait until I upgrade the turbo?

[msaskin]

Upgrading to the Z32 MAF with a T25 won't make a difference. With an upgraded turbo, it's a necessity (other than switching to speed density) since the increased airflow will actually be more than the stock MAF is capable of measuring.

You don't need a re-programmed ECU however, an AFC will do the trick just as well.

~matt

[Nismo_Freak]

Upgrading to the Z32 MAF with a T25 won't make a difference. With an upgraded turbo, it's a necessity (other than switching to speed density) since the increased airflow will actually be more than the stock MAF is capable of measuring.

You don't need a re-programmed ECU however, an AFC will do the trick just as well.

~matt

A Z32 MAF would reduce the amount of intake restriction the stock MAF has. On an engine that injests larger amounts of air than a KA such as the SR I would venture to say that it would net a few hp gain. The downside to running the MAF would be the drop in accuracy a larger MAF gives.

[unfrgivn]

I decided I'm just gonna make an Intake and do a permanent fix. I thought it was gonna be a lot more, but I think I can do it with...

(2.5"-3") Transistion Silicone Coupler(3") Straight Pipe(3") Straight Silicone Coupler

Hopefully I can orient it coming off the angled inlet to the compressor so that it will clear my power steering lines and what not. If I have to get an angled silicon coupler, they are like $45 which sucks!

[msaskin]

I decided I'm just gonna make an Intake and do a permanent fix. I thought it was gonna be a lot more, but I think I can do it with...

(2.5"-3") Transistion Silicone Coupler(3") Straight Pipe(3") Straight Silicone Coupler

Hopefully I can orient it coming off the angled inlet to the compressor so that it will clear my power steering lines and what not. If I have to get an angled silicon coupler, they are like $45 which sucks!

http://www.turbohoses.com is your friend

~matt

[unfrgivn]

I found that http://www.pdm-racing.com is cheaper for hoses, couplers, and t-bolt clamps, but http://www.turbohoses.com is a good site.