Modding the Air Intake for MAF delete / IAT install
#41
tl;dr: Part was defective and thinner than expected. 2/5 stars. Bell Customer service > quality control
#42
I received the aluminum MAF delete/IAT tube adapter from BEGi and, while the depth was accurate, the sensor did not thread. I called customer service and they explained it probably got warped during the welding process. They offered to send me a new one, but I had access to a machine shop to re-thread it so that wasn't necessary. They put a credit on the account instead. For the price, it did seem a little flimsy so I can't give it a strong recommendation:
tl;dr: Part was defective and thinner than expected. 2/5 stars. Bell Customer service > quality control
tl;dr: Part was defective and thinner than expected. 2/5 stars. Bell Customer service > quality control
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Whatever you feel comfortable working with, provided it won't melt.
One time I needed a quick fix for an IAT mount so I epoxied (probably JBWeld) a 3/8NPT weld bung into a straight section of 2.5" OD aluminum tube. I scuffed the hell out of the surfaces and used a generous amount of epoxy and it held up fine. Sure it looked like *** but it worked! I wouldn't recommend this for a long term solution, but I'm sure you get the idea. I replaced it with a unit of similar construction, only welded instead of epoxy.
One time I needed a quick fix for an IAT mount so I epoxied (probably JBWeld) a 3/8NPT weld bung into a straight section of 2.5" OD aluminum tube. I scuffed the hell out of the surfaces and used a generous amount of epoxy and it held up fine. Sure it looked like *** but it worked! I wouldn't recommend this for a long term solution, but I'm sure you get the idea. I replaced it with a unit of similar construction, only welded instead of epoxy.
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Not sure about PVC, since it is pretty close to the exhaust manifold, but the OEM toobs are plastic and they don't melt (although they could be some kind of heat-resistant polymer). But using the same reasoning, I figure any metal should be OK. I just can't bring myself to pay $35+s/h for something like the BEGI part that I think could easily be DIYed for $15 in materials.
#47
Uploaded the file to thingiverse. If you download and print it, please include a picture of it installed
MAF Replacement for the Mazda Miata by teejay187 - Thingiverse
MAF Replacement for the Mazda Miata by teejay187 - Thingiverse
#50
A simple search of "miata iat" on thingverse and I found this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5322754
#51
A simple search of "miata iat" on thingverse and I found this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5322754
It was a decent temporary solution as I learned the ECU before I went turbo.
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