Ok so i bought a Intake System, but has no MAF sensor inlet, so i plan on cutting out a hole on the side to put it in.

once i cut the hole out what should i use to combine them? and how would i go about doing this? intake system looks good, here is how it looks i had to use the stock combiner since the other one didnt fix but still does the job, check it out:

This is the Old Canister that was used And the Picture under is the Sensor i will be rmoving and placing on the CAI





And here is the new one

 

You have mentioned a MAF sensor , But pictured an IAT (Intake Air Temp) sensor . You'll need to find a place in the CAI where the IAT can see good , free airflow , and not be affected by the temp of other things in it's area (like the radiator , for instance) ....

 

ahh i see, i was mistaken :0. ok well do you think right next to the label on the left side if i made a whole it would fit? and how would i make it reach? because the wire is short? if i cut it, crimp it and add wire will it still work?

 

I think that putting it in the area of the label will have it too close to the radiator , which will mess with it's temp readings . Notice how the radiator is right under the label ? Heat will rise up and heat up the sensor , giving it falsely higher readings . Better to put it as far forward as possible , while still having it in the incoming air flow .

Also , yea , if you properly extend the wires , you'll have no problems adding some length to the wires to get the sensor where it needs to be . Now , myself , I don't like or use crimp connections since they have the nasty habit of eventually breaking the wire they're crimped to . The good ol "Western Union" splice , soldered , and then insulated with shrink wrap or electrical tape , is the splice of choice here , and will give lasting results .

Nice looking intake , BTW .........

 

thankyou and ahh i see, did not think of that, where would you reccomend me to put it? pinpoint if possible?

 

If it were my sender to relocate , Id do this ....


In the passenger's side of the air intake , somewhat parallel with where the wires for the headlights are . As in , Id measure back from the intake opening on the right hand (passenger"s side) of the air duct maybe about 6 or 7 inches , and put it right in the side there . Sort of adjacent to where it looks like there is some hold down hardware for the duct .

I'm sorry I'm not that computer savvy to take a photo and highlight an area (old guy retired mechanic here , spent my time with machines and not computers ) , But I hope my description helped ?

 

will it work there? like will it get same readings like it should?

 

All it needs to be is in the airflow of the incoming air , and in a place where it wont be affected by warm things (like the radiator) and it will do fine . As it was when it was in the original can filter , it can just as easily be in the CAI duct , and now you have a good idea of where to install it .

Of course , you'll come in from the side , and not the top or bottom of the CAI duct , facing inwards from the passenger's side . Do the wire extensions with wire of the same thickness as the existing wire , and it'll be fine .

Just be sure you make the right hole size to thread the sensor into . "sneak up on it" by gradually making the hole larger , trying the sender till ya get close enough to thread it into the plastic . A small bead of any decent brand of RTV silicone around the threads will hold it in place , and that will do it .