Houston, we have a problem.................before removing the MAF sensors from the stock intake, I used a marker to show airflow direction so I wouldn't install the sensor in the wrong direction. It looked as if the mounting plate was symmetrical but the sensor is made to go on one way so you can't screw it up. This when I found out that the sensor mounting blocks were welded on backwards! I'm pretty dang sure that the MAF is directional because it can only be installed in one direction.
I'm going to check it again when I get home and also compare it to the Stillen y-pipe.
If the mounting blocks are indeed backwards I'll take the pipe to a local machine shop and have them cut them off just below the screw holes and turn the top section 180 degrees and re-weld them back on. With luck they can get it done tomorrow. While I'm having them do that I'll also have them spread the ends apart a little more. They need to be around .5 inch apart but were .219 when I first got the pipe. I used a wood wedge to spread them apart so that both silicone couplers and clamps will fit. I think some heat is needed to spread it any further.
I was expecting to have some issues being that the kit is so new. Top has been great helping me out and I am supplying him with useful information about the install instructions and any issues I've had. Team work!
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RJM pedal, Hotchkis Sway Bars, FI TDX, FOG Light, Z1 Slotted Drilled rotors, Stillen SC, Quaife ATB, Z1 Oil cooler, AEM Gauge Set, Galeforce gauge mount, Avant Garde M590 Hypersilver w/RE-11, TopgunZ A2A kit., ECUtek tuned by Seb: ROLL TIDE!
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