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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 08:40 AM
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Frankencar Installed!

Frankencar w/Apexi installed on my 2k2 spd yesterday. This thing is INSANE!!!! Especially between 4k rpms and redline. Check out my homepage for pics.
Old Feb 15, 2003 | 09:54 AM
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let us know how many miles you get out of your MAF
Old Feb 15, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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IMO it's worth the risk. Did alot of research on the .org and read mostly postive. But some MAF problems though. Plus, it ROCKS!!!! Sounds like my Durango engine.
Old Feb 15, 2003 | 02:52 PM
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IMO it's worth the risk. Did alot of research on the .org and read mostly postive. But some MAF problems though. Plus, it ROCKS!!!! Sounds like my Durango engine.
Congrats. I have had mine on for 3000 miles and I love it. I do find myself accelerating harder just to hear that roar. I am hoping that since I did Apexi first and have never had a K&N that I won't have MAF problems.
Old Feb 15, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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Congrats. I have had mine on for 3000 miles and I love it. I do find myself accelerating harder just to hear that roar. I am hoping that since I did Apexi first and have never had a K&N that I won't have MAF problems.
The K&N filter is not the problem ask ethan and steve also. If you have a 2k2 and an intake your going to loose the MAF its just a matter of time. Mine lasted 9k miles but then boom limp mode I went
Old Feb 15, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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The K&N filter is not the problem ask ethan and steve also. If you have a 2k2 and an intake your going to loose the MAF its just a matter of time. Mine lasted 9k miles but then boom limp mode I went
This is why I'm not getting an intake yet
Old Feb 15, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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The K&N filter is not the problem ask ethan and steve also. If you have a 2k2 and an intake your going to loose the MAF its just a matter of time. Mine lasted 9k miles but then boom limp mode I went
Yeah this is why I still haven't installed my Franken yet
Old Feb 16, 2003 | 06:10 AM
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Do you have the Frankencar sitting in the garage? If so, what are you waiting for? Personally, I think the MAF failures are due to vibration caused by the intake not being properly secured. Use the
strut tower bracket that comes with the kit and go for it! You won't regret it.
Old Feb 16, 2003 | 06:16 AM
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I've got a FSTB, AddCo RSB and Frankencar with Apexi, all just waiting for this freakin' winter to ease. I'm dying to install this stuff, but it's just too damn cold to work outside
Old Feb 16, 2003 | 09:11 AM
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This is why I'm not getting an intake yet
Me too. I really want one but I'm not willing to risk my MAF.
Old Feb 16, 2003 | 10:05 AM
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Doesn't someone make an aftermarket MAF that is more durable???

If not, they should.
Old Feb 16, 2003 | 10:12 AM
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Just buy a 2K1 Maf , put it away, or carry it in your car, and put that thing on ! Mine blew at 23K miles. I put the Frankencar on at about 5k miles. I also beat the **** out of my Max ...
Old Feb 16, 2003 | 11:39 AM
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Originally posted by SilverMax02
Do you have the Frankencar sitting in the garage? If so, what are you waiting for? Personally, I think the MAF failures are due to vibration caused by the intake not being properly secured. Use the
strut tower bracket that comes with the kit and go for it! You won't regret it.
And so does everybody else and guess what WE STILL BLOW THE MAF!!! There is no way around it just give it time
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