MAF screen material. What size mesh?
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MAF screen material. What size mesh?
Since none of my local hardware stores have anything useful. I'm going to order some online.
What size mesh would you recommend?
5/64", 1/8" or 3/16"
Thanks in advance for the input
What size mesh would you recommend?
5/64", 1/8" or 3/16"
Thanks in advance for the input
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RISE RISE RISE .......
Look it's alive...
Yeah so a bit of thread resurrection
So is anyone using anything else?
How have the door screens worked out?
Any tricks or tip about using this material?
Any particular size screen? I see 5/64 by Ngo .... any other recommendations?
Mazurfer, dude that link don't go no's where anymore .... can you summarize what I would have read?
I also found this thread
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/maf-screen-question-196017/
Look it's alive...
Yeah so a bit of thread resurrection
So is anyone using anything else?
How have the door screens worked out?
Any tricks or tip about using this material?
Any particular size screen? I see 5/64 by Ngo .... any other recommendations?
I also found this thread
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/maf-screen-question-196017/
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Sorry, think I purged the original thread, but this used to be the link
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...0&postcount=10
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...0&postcount=10
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Sorry, think I purged the original thread, but this used to be the link
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...0&postcount=10
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...0&postcount=10
Thanks Team
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you might want to get this instead anyway, been thinking of ordering one myself
http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...w+Straightener
http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...w+Straightener
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RISE RISE RISE .......
Look it's alive...
Yeah so a bit of thread resurrection
So is anyone using anything else?
How have the door screens worked out?
Any tricks or tip about using this material?
Any particular size screen? I see 5/64 by Ngo .... any other recommendations?
Mazurfer, dude that link don't go no's where anymore .... can you summarize what I would have read?
I also found this thread
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=196017
Look it's alive...
Yeah so a bit of thread resurrection
So is anyone using anything else?
How have the door screens worked out?
Any tricks or tip about using this material?
Any particular size screen? I see 5/64 by Ngo .... any other recommendations?
Mazurfer, dude that link don't go no's where anymore .... can you summarize what I would have read?
I also found this thread
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=196017
Well, it was a two year old thread. Seems like TEAM has you covered, so............
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you might want to get this instead anyway, been thinking of ordering one myself
http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...w+Straightener
http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...w+Straightener
HEY .. now that looks neat.
Thanks again Team
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here is the stainless steel woven wire screen I have purchased from McMasterCarr that closely replicates the OE intake screens, $3 for a 12" x 12" piece. I cut it into four equal pieces. Take one piece and center it over the 3.5" diameter intake/maf tube, then smash down the edge pieces around the tube, crimping it on the OD edge such that it forms a disc. I trimmed the outer edges so that an even 1/4" lip remained around the disc. I then put the screen on the tube end, slipped the tube with screen into a silicone hose connector, pushing the tube halfway into the connector and clamping the connector to the tube. It will stay in place this way.
16 x 16 woven wire 304 stainless steel mesh, 0.09" wire diameter, 73.3% open area
https://www.mcmaster.com/#9230t24/=18e3a10 part no. 9230t24
I personally consider it an intake restriction. You may want to see if something more open will still provide the same benefit. Or the honeycomb straightener linked above.
16 x 16 woven wire 304 stainless steel mesh, 0.09" wire diameter, 73.3% open area
https://www.mcmaster.com/#9230t24/=18e3a10 part no. 9230t24
I personally consider it an intake restriction. You may want to see if something more open will still provide the same benefit. Or the honeycomb straightener linked above.
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Thanks Team for taking the time to write all the information down.
I'm thinking I'll try the honey comb idea ... hell for the cost why not?
On the using no Maf screen subject .... I have no opinion, because I have sooo little experience.
If a tuner asked be to remove the Maf screen I prolly would ...
Maybe I'll give no Maf Screen a try once I get the car back together ... what could it hurt.
All I know is if I do run with Maf Screens ... I'm going to need a replacement solution.
Thanks again
I'm thinking I'll try the honey comb idea ... hell for the cost why not?
On the using no Maf screen subject .... I have no opinion, because I have sooo little experience.
If a tuner asked be to remove the Maf screen I prolly would ...
Maybe I'll give no Maf Screen a try once I get the car back together ... what could it hurt.
All I know is if I do run with Maf Screens ... I'm going to need a replacement solution.
Thanks again
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MAF screen restriction is more of an issue with hot NA engines under WOT, FI can just force it through. It does provide a more stable idle, and then also corrects some of the other FI issues. The restriction is what makes it effective, the question is how little you can get away with and still get the stabilizing benefit while reaping max flow potential?
as far as mounting the honeycomb straightener linked above, from the link:
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as far as mounting the honeycomb straightener linked above, from the link:
Can be glued, braised, or epoxy'd in
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http://www.halltechsystems.com/Hallt...r_p/hc.125.htm
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MAF screen restriction is more of an issue with hot NA engines under WOT, FI can just force it through. It does provide a more stable idle, and then also corrects some of the other FI issues. The restriction is what makes it effective, the question is how little you can get away with and still get the stabilizing benefit while reaping max flow potential?
as far as mounting the honeycomb straightener linked above, from the link:
https://www.rx8club.com/editpost.php...post&p=3906845
as far as mounting the honeycomb straightener linked above, from the link:
https://www.rx8club.com/editpost.php...post&p=3906845
Hey Team .. I think that link is broken...
I get this
wcs, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
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It was a mistake, thread corrected (link deleted)
an industrial silicone caulk will likely work too - scuff up pipe ID with coarse sandpaper, clean tube and honecomb surfaces with acetone, glue in place, allow time to dry
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an industrial silicone caulk will likely work too - scuff up pipe ID with coarse sandpaper, clean tube and honecomb surfaces with acetone, glue in place, allow time to dry
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Last edited by TeamRX8; 03-08-2011 at 06:49 PM.