My new HPS post MAF tubes installed

Cmike2780 · 04-25-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Ok, really stupid question haha, feel free to point and laugh after... when putting the strut bar back on, do the bolts need to be super tight, torqued on or will a standard ratchet do the trick?? Im paranoid about things lol.

Go ahead, laugh away lol

I'm sure there's a specific torque spec. Check out the service manual.

One_Quick_Z · 04-25-2011, 04:24 PM

Yes there is a specific tq value, but I would say just use a regular socket and then check it in a day or two of driving

DAN

Pelican170 · 04-25-2011, 07:13 PM

Well its clear that you guys are way more mechanically inclined than I am. After 2 hrs i still cant get 1 of the hoses on, and i stripped the bolt hole that holds down the breathing hose piece. The hps hose just seems to be crimping where it isnt round all the way, but causes on oval spot..... annoyed...

p.s. i also couldnt get the strut bar off due to not having a hollow ratchet bit for that 1 bolt...

azn370z · 04-25-2011, 07:20 PM

You should fit the tube on the metal part first then squeeze together the other end of the tube, push it down until it wraps around the plastic intake, then squeeze and pull the rest of the rubber tube until it wraps around the top of the Intake. Not sure if that made sense but I actually didn't think the tube would fit either.

Pelican170 · 04-25-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

You should fit the tube on the metal part first then squeeze together the other end of the tube, push it down until it wraps around the plastic intake, then squeeze and pull the rest of the rubber tube until it wraps around the top of the Intake. Not sure if that made sense but I actually didn't think the tube would fit either.

Ill give it another try tomorrow. Going to buy a good ratchet set to take off the strut bar first... thanks.

6spd · 04-25-2011, 08:05 PM

torque shmorque, torquing gets blown way out of proportion on online forums (except for this one strangely). just a regular ratchet and socket or wrench will be fine and use feel to sense when it is tight enough. the more you do it, the better your natural feel for tightness gets.

Pelican170 · 04-26-2011, 09:03 AM

Finally got the tubes on last night. Took forever. I also still feel like the passenger side is sitting slightly off. Seems like where the breathing tube connects, is pushing on the hps tube and pushing it in a little creating more of an "oval" shape slightly, compared to a circle all around... I think ill leave it alone though at this point...

Armonster · 04-26-2011, 09:28 AM

Any words of advice on the install? I've got all my stuff sitting at home, waiting for some free time to be installed.

Pelican170 · 04-26-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Armonster

Any words of advice on the install? I've got all my stuff sitting at home, waiting for some free time to be installed.

Well, my main problem was fitting that breather tube on the passenger side, as it just seems they dont make them for a perfect fit. Use some sort of lube as mentioned earlier, will probably help alot. Also, take the strut bar out, will give you much more room to work with.

elmz · 04-26-2011, 10:23 AM

Wow, I didn't have any issues installing this. There really isn't any need to remove the strut. The first thing I realized was the HPS clamps were too difficult to work with so I used the stock clamps. I also thought at first the passenger side was not a perfect fit until I did a side by side comparison. And to my surprise, they were identical in side and shape(user error). The hardest part was getting the tubes to hook up with the air box. But these tubes are pretty durable so don't be afraid to bend or scuff them.

Pelican170 · 04-26-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by elmz

Wow, I didn't have any issues installing this. There really isn't any need to remove the strut. The first thing I realized was the HPS clamps were too difficult to work with so I used the stock clamps. I also thought at first the passenger side was not a perfect fit until I did a side by side comparison. And to my surprise, they were identical in side and shape(user error). The hardest part was getting the tubes to hook up with the air box. But these tubes are pretty durable so don't be afraid to bend or scuff them.

you didn't have a problem with the breather pushing down on the HPS tube? You can notice it where the tube starts to bend... I checked out pics that people have posted on here, and it looks like its doing the same on them, so maybe thats normal or not a big deal? I wish there was a way to remove the stock crank case vent hose and add a new, more flexible one instead of the hard plastic that goes into the intake tube. This is what seems to be giving me the most trouble for whatever reason...

azn370z · 04-26-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

you didn't have a problem with the breather pushing down on the HPS tube? You can notice it where the tube starts to bend... I checked out pics that people have posted on here, and it looks like its doing the same on them, so maybe thats normal or not a big deal? I wish there was a way to remove the stock crank case vent hose and add a new, more flexible one instead of the hard plastic that goes into the intake tube. This is what seems to be giving me the most trouble for whatever reason...

Post a picture about the hose. I don't think I had any problems.

Pelican170 · 04-26-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Post a picture about the hose. I don't think I had any problems.

Im gonna go home and mess with it later. Ill post a pic before hand to show you what im talking about, not sure how clearly you will be able to see it, but ill give it a shot...

willskip · 08-21-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

you didn't have a problem with the breather pushing down on the HPS tube? You can notice it where the tube starts to bend... I checked out pics that people have posted on here, and it looks like its doing the same on them, so maybe thats normal or not a big deal? I wish there was a way to remove the stock crank case vent hose and add a new, more flexible one instead of the hard plastic that goes into the intake tube. This is what seems to be giving me the most trouble for whatever reason...

i just put the breather on and did not put it back on its holder. it seems sturdy enough to hold its own. plus my tubes are round all the way for better air flow.

Pelican170 · 08-22-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by willskip

i just put the breather on and did not put it back on its holder. it seems sturdy enough to hold its own. plus my tubes are round all the way for better air flow.

I did the same...

04-25-2011, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 220	Yes there is a specific tq value, but I would say just use a regular socket and then check it in a day or two of driving DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

04-25-2011, 07:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 17	Well its clear that you guys are way more mechanically inclined than I am. After 2 hrs i still cant get 1 of the hoses on, and i stripped the bolt hole that holds down the breathing hose piece. The hps hose just seems to be crimping where it isnt round all the way, but causes on oval spot..... annoyed... p.s. i also couldnt get the strut bar off due to not having a hollow ratchet bit for that 1 bolt... Last edited by Pelican170; 04-25-2011 at 07:15 PM.

04-25-2011, 07:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	You should fit the tube on the metal part first then squeeze together the other end of the tube, push it down until it wraps around the plastic intake, then squeeze and pull the rest of the rubber tube until it wraps around the top of the Intake. Not sure if that made sense but I actually didn't think the tube would fit either. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

04-25-2011, 08:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 26	torque shmorque, torquing gets blown way out of proportion on online forums (except for this one strangely). just a regular ratchet and socket or wrench will be fine and use feel to sense when it is tight enough. the more you do it, the better your natural feel for tightness gets. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 17	Finally got the tubes on last night. Took forever. I also still feel like the passenger side is sitting slightly off. Seems like where the breathing tube connects, is pushing on the hps tube and pushing it in a little creating more of an "oval" shape slightly, compared to a circle all around... I think ill leave it alone though at this point...

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Armonster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 270 Drives: 2010 370z t/sp/6mt Rep Power: 15	Any words of advice on the install? I've got all my stuff sitting at home, waiting for some free time to be installed.

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elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	Wow, I didn't have any issues installing this. There really isn't any need to remove the strut. The first thing I realized was the HPS clamps were too difficult to work with so I used the stock clamps. I also thought at first the passenger side was not a perfect fit until I did a side by side comparison. And to my surprise, they were identical in side and shape(user error). The hardest part was getting the tubes to hook up with the air box. But these tubes are pretty durable so don't be afraid to bend or scuff them.