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Jeffro03GLS
03-25-2006, 07:20 AM
Is it possible to install the MAF without modifying the Evofusion CAI? If not what should I do?
fgummett
03-25-2006, 08:06 AM
MAF + CAI/SRI has been discussed many, many times here... please do a search :) In brief summary the MAF should end up at the same distance from the TB as it does with the stock intake. So far as I know this always means cutting your shiny new pipe and using extra connectors (which likely didn't come with the kit you bought). Some folks experience a loud "humming" sound with this setup and the solution appears to be to use the stock intake piece between TB and MAF
Jeffro03GLS
03-25-2006, 08:08 PM
Thanks for the info. I have experienced the humming. Is the stock intake piece your referring to the "wierd" box shaped that connected to the throttle body?
Vampyrate
03-25-2006, 08:10 PM
yes... you can also modify that by cutting off the box part and taping over it with some heat wrap or something.
erikgsi
03-26-2006, 11:03 PM
you are listed as having an 03 elantra? you dont have a maf do you?
BColeman
03-26-2006, 11:31 PM
Unfortunately, the later half of '03 had Elantras with MAF and CVVT, kinda like a test run for them, or they ran out of MAP/non-CVVT heads. I don't know.

Had you really looked at EvoFusion's website, however, you could have purchased the intake for the 04 and up, as it's made for installation to a MAF, parts already cut up. At least, that's what the website says.
Jeffro03GLS
03-27-2006, 08:35 AM
Do you know where I can buy more of those connectors? I think I'm gonna chop up the shiny pipes so I can get my check engine light to be happy again.
soullesselantra
03-27-2006, 11:55 AM
you could also measure the distance from the TB to the MAF, drill a hole, and mount the MAF sensor itself in the CAI
fgummett
03-27-2006, 12:39 PM
you could also measure the distance from the TB to the MAF, drill a hole, and mount the MAF sensor itself in the CAII think I would be pretty wary about taking the MAF apart; I suspect it is expensive to replace... have you done this successfully?
KeWLKaT
03-27-2006, 12:42 PM
fgummer i believe he is just saying that instead of using the black elbow, he could use the cai piping, though he has to measure the same exact distance
fgummett
03-27-2006, 01:02 PM
fgummer i believe he is just saying that instead of using the black elbow, he could use the cai piping, though he has to measure the same exact distanceThing is, it is all one part... black tubing and MAF. The MAF does not just plug into the black tubing. You would have to cut/break the black tubing to get the MAF out and the actual sensor looks fairly fragile to me. I also suspect that the sensor is calibrated to be in the flow created by the width of the black tubing and may not perhaps be accurate anywhere else?
erikgsi
03-27-2006, 01:10 PM
your right about the calibration of the maf to the size of the tubing. I think i remember this on the old teamsr forums
KeWLKaT
03-27-2006, 01:23 PM
wow fgummet you are really slow today :)

the MAF is in a little tubing piece. horizontal.

he is talking about removing the CURVED elbow before the TB.
fgummett
03-27-2006, 01:48 PM
Au Contraire, mon Capitan! I'm no slower today than any other day... :D ... hey... wait a minute! :mad:
you could also measure the distance from the TB to the MAF, drill a hole, and mount the MAF sensor itself in the CAII don't think he is talking about mounting the blacktubeMAFassemblythingy in the CAI by cutting the CAI and using extra connectors (as discussed further up) BUT rather suggesting he drill a hole in the CAI at the correct distance for the MAF and somehow mounting just the MAF Sensor itself inside the CAI piping.

But hey. I could be wrong... there was that one time back in '98 when I thought I was wrong but I was just mistaken :D

Cheers
Frank
KeWLKaT
03-27-2006, 02:20 PM
LOL

the man has spoken :)
BColeman
03-27-2006, 03:17 PM
I've looked at my MAF, trying to see if it can be removed from the black tubing and installed inside an intake pipe.

It can't, there's no way. You've got the sensor very near the middle of the pipe, but there's another pronged object set near the side of the tubing and isn't connected directly to the sensor. It would be impossible to do this.

Now, the possibility does exist of upgrading to a MAF that is removable, but that's a wiring nightmare, not to mention the tuning problems.
Jeffro03GLS
03-29-2006, 06:52 AM
Hey guys I hate to break this up but can I get more connector thingies at a place like Kragen or do I have to order more of them from Evofusion?
By the way, I was wondering if you guys know anybody who has bought and installed the "Brix style racing seats" from Evofusion ?http://www.evofusionusa.com/TeamSR/Universal/racingseats-brix.html
KeWLKaT
03-29-2006, 09:28 AM
LOL those are Tom Motorsports seats!!!

Good quality.
Bnystrom
03-29-2006, 09:39 AM
LOL those are Tom Motorsports seats!!!

Good quality.
Good luck getting in and out of the car with those tall bottom cushion bolsters... :(
fgummett
03-29-2006, 10:21 AM
Hey guys I hate to break this up but can I get more connector thingies at a place like Kragen or do I have to order more of them from Evofusion? ...I'm pretty sure you can get extra connectors at any decent parts store... perhaps someone who lives closer (or even in the same country) can help out?

Edit: if you want premium connectors you might try http://www.vibrantperformance.com ... or http://www.vibrantperformance.com/products/catalog05/pg40-41.pdf ... they have dealers in California