FordNut
08-03-2004, 05:41 PM
Got it hooked up today. For my custom application it required some special parts, which I will explain. Pictures are posted in the gallery here:
http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showphoto.php/photo/4871
http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showphoto.php/photo/4872
http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showphoto.php/photo/4873
Notice that the connection tubes are blue, that is not the type nor color that comes with the intake tube. It is not the color I would prefer, but it is what I could get ahold of quickly. I will have to wait for black replacements to be shipped and swap them out.
My MAF sensor is further away than the stock one and it is lined up at a different angle in addition to having a larger diameter flange. Additionally, my throttle body is larger than the stock one. The customization requirements for these issues were as follows:
1. The oval end would not fit the BBK twin 62 mm throttle body when assembled as the instructions stated because the throttle body is too big. The blue tubing took care of that. It was a real pain to stretch over the intake tube. It also allowed me to have some flex in the coupling which was needed due to the MAF sensor connecting at a different angle from the OEM. It moved the whole intake tube out about 1 or 1-1/2 inches. The intake tube comes with a different type of clamp/gasket which looks like it will do an excellent job in applications where it fits.
2. This (#1) caused the PCV valve tube to not be long enough. A quick trip to the auto parts store for a curved heater hose a couple of inches longer fixed that right up.
3. The tube was not long enough to connect to my re-positioned MAF sensor. I had a piece of 4" diameter polished stainless tubing cut to 3" long for an extension. I decided that would be a good place to mount the IAT sensor that is used with the Pro-M, that way I would not have to drill a hole in the intake tube.
4. The tube comes with a silicone reducer tube (4" to 3-1/2") to connect to the MAF sensor. Mine required 4" tubing. Additionally the rubber bell adapter that came with the Pro-M was too long, so it was replaced with another section of the blue 4" tubing. Note that I used a hose clamp on the small end of the intake tube. This is not supposed to be necessary as the pressure of the MAF against the intake tube is supposed to keep that end tight (tapered carbon fiber piece, tapered silicone hose). Due to my special setup I had to use a clamp. I was warned before installation that if I over-tighten it and crack the intake tube that the clamp will void the warranty. Wouldn't be the first time I voided a warranty.
I believe the parts and instructions that come with the tube will work just fine for stock MAF and throttle body setups.
http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showphoto.php/photo/4871
http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showphoto.php/photo/4872
http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showphoto.php/photo/4873
Notice that the connection tubes are blue, that is not the type nor color that comes with the intake tube. It is not the color I would prefer, but it is what I could get ahold of quickly. I will have to wait for black replacements to be shipped and swap them out.
My MAF sensor is further away than the stock one and it is lined up at a different angle in addition to having a larger diameter flange. Additionally, my throttle body is larger than the stock one. The customization requirements for these issues were as follows:
1. The oval end would not fit the BBK twin 62 mm throttle body when assembled as the instructions stated because the throttle body is too big. The blue tubing took care of that. It was a real pain to stretch over the intake tube. It also allowed me to have some flex in the coupling which was needed due to the MAF sensor connecting at a different angle from the OEM. It moved the whole intake tube out about 1 or 1-1/2 inches. The intake tube comes with a different type of clamp/gasket which looks like it will do an excellent job in applications where it fits.
2. This (#1) caused the PCV valve tube to not be long enough. A quick trip to the auto parts store for a curved heater hose a couple of inches longer fixed that right up.
3. The tube was not long enough to connect to my re-positioned MAF sensor. I had a piece of 4" diameter polished stainless tubing cut to 3" long for an extension. I decided that would be a good place to mount the IAT sensor that is used with the Pro-M, that way I would not have to drill a hole in the intake tube.
4. The tube comes with a silicone reducer tube (4" to 3-1/2") to connect to the MAF sensor. Mine required 4" tubing. Additionally the rubber bell adapter that came with the Pro-M was too long, so it was replaced with another section of the blue 4" tubing. Note that I used a hose clamp on the small end of the intake tube. This is not supposed to be necessary as the pressure of the MAF against the intake tube is supposed to keep that end tight (tapered carbon fiber piece, tapered silicone hose). Due to my special setup I had to use a clamp. I was warned before installation that if I over-tighten it and crack the intake tube that the clamp will void the warranty. Wouldn't be the first time I voided a warranty.
I believe the parts and instructions that come with the tube will work just fine for stock MAF and throttle body setups.