Ted B, Ford 80 MAF, Cone filter installed, but....

[95ATX/Milwaukee]

The above mods were completed on my car. The module was burnt to accept the MAF, the problem is we had to use a 4" to 3" adapter to accept a 3" cone filter when it really should be a 4", I'm not sure what K&N filter to buy because I do not know what year the Lincoln MAF is from, Any help please? Once I get the correct cone filter it will place it closer to the air path as it should be.

The car is night/day difference with these mods. Any ideas on HP gained with these changes??

Mike

 

[olympic]

The size adapter will screw with the MAF readings(been there, done that). I used a K&N cone filter part# RF-1015 or you can go over to http://www.knfilters.com/universal/univrndtap.htm and choose any of the filters with a 4" opening.

Here's mine installed

 

[inverse1216]

what did u guys do with the sensor that was in the bottom of the stock intake box? also the sho shop induction snorkel http://www.shoshop.com/ the filter they have on there is an oval one does anyone know where i can get a hold of one of those? ive been doing some research and ive come to the conclusion that they are off a wave runner yamaha vxr 650 to be specific i havent verified this yet i need to stop in a local waverunner retailer to check it out. cuase if it is i think itll come out to be a lot cheaper then the sho shop kit. any input helps thanks

 

[olympic]

That's the air temperature sensor, it's not very critical so just zip tie it somewhere near the filter. Or you can drill a hole in the intake piping and install it there.

K&N makes oval filter as well, I'm not sure which one SHOshop uses. http://www.knfilters.com//universal/univovalstr.htm

 

[inverse1216]

yeah i was thinking bout just drilling a hole but atleast now i know what it is, but anyway yaeh ive been to the k & n site and came up with the same page (ur link) the only problem is i cant figure out how to navigate the damn site to purchase that filter. either way ill get a hold of one eventually.

btw, does anyone have the sho shop induction snorkel? if so would it be possible to get some dimensions on that filter? thanks

 

[olympic]

K&N doesn't sell directly from their website. Find the filter you want from the list, write down the part# and go to a local retailer that sells K&N filters and see if they will order it for you.

 

[Axianator]

That's the air temperature sensor, it's not very critical so just zip tie it somewhere near the filter. Or you can drill a hole in the intake piping and install it there.

The air temperature sensor (ACT) is actually more critical than you might think. At the very least, I would recommend that you find a way to secure it at some point along (and inside) the intake stream as was suggested. Leaving it exposed to the hot engine bay air will drastically affect your ACT readings to the EEC and your SHO will not run as optimally as it should.

 

[inverse1216]

yeah im currently trying to find a local k & n retialer. ill post some pics if i get one set up. as for the ACT i planned on putting it in the intake tube, prolly just drill a hole like olympic said.

 

[AutoSHO]

The SHO Shop filter is 7" x 4.5" x 3.5" with a 3.5" opening. It is K&N part number RC-3180.

 

[inverse1216]

awsome thats a big help im goign to call around tomorrow and see if i can pick one up b4 work. thanks

 

[inverse1216]

ok guys my k&n filter came in today and i was wondering what the **** the hole is for? its the same filter that sho shop uses the one autosho posted about. thanks.

 

[a_deadlois]

did you ever figure out what the hole/tube was for?

 

[inverse1216]

nope never did find out i ended up plugging it with a rubber cap. my theory is that since the filter is for a jet ski application maybe its for something a jet ski has that plugs into or adapts to that hole.

 

[inverse1216]

i just realized how old this thread is and that i never updated my progress on this project here are some pics of what i came up with...

heres a better pic of the filter....

the hole i made for the act sensor, i notched it out so that i can twist it in like the original.

well thats the jist of it enjoy. theres more pics and explanations on my cardomain. link in the sig.