My new HPS post MAF tubes installed

gorpie · 02-20-2011, 02:50 PM

I finally decided to install my HPS tubes today and ran into some problems. The left side tube fit just fine and all hook up great. The right side tube would hook up to the air box and the intake just fine but the alignment of the little plastic box would not line up at all. I could get it hooked up but then it puts a bad kink in the main intake hose. I tired both tubes and same problem on the right side.
Both of my HPS intake tubes are exactly alike. Is there suppose to be a right and a left? The tubes came in separate plastic bags with different part numbers on them, but they are the same. I worked on this project for two hours (most all of that was scratching my head) which should have taken 15 minute for the whole thing. Bottom line is that I didn’t like what I saw so put it all back to stock.

Azroadster · 02-20-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gorpie

I finally decided to install my HPS tubes today and ran into some problems. The left side tube fit just fine and all hook up great. The right side tube would hook up to the air box and the intake just fine but the alignment of the little plastic box would not line up at all. I could get it hooked up but then it puts a bad kink in the main intake hose. I tired both tubes and same problem on the right side.
Both of my HPS intake tubes are exactly alike. Is there suppose to be a right and a left? The tubes came in separate plastic bags with different part numbers on them, but they are the same. I worked on this project for two hours (most all of that was scratching my head) which should have taken 15 minute for the whole thing. Bottom line is that I didn’t like what I saw so put it all back to stock.

They sent you two left side hoses. The hoses are not identical. When installed, the HPS logo is on the top of both hoses, even though on the left side the logo is hidden under the tower brace. I would definitely call them. They screwed up and should send you the correct pieces with free shipping.

AZ

gorpie · 02-20-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Azroadster

They sent you two left side hoses. The hoses are not identical. When installed, the HPS logo is on the top of both hoses, even though on the left side the logo is hidden under the tower brace. I would definitely call them. They screwed up and should send you the correct pieces with free shipping.

AZ

Yes I think you are right. Both hoses have the HPS logo on both side of the hose. (two logo's a tube)

henry0844 · 02-20-2011, 08:14 PM

my tubes came with hps logo on both sides too. they need to put the logo on one side, so if the tube is on the correct side the logo will show. I put the tubes on the wrong side then switched and they fit fine. there is a difference in the angle of the crankcase vent fitting. one angle is more acute than the other. if u match them to the stock tubes u will c the difference. hope this helps.

gorpie · 02-20-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by henry0844

my tubes came with hps logo on both sides too. they need to put the logo on one side, so if the tube is on the correct side the logo will show. I put the tubes on the wrong side then switched and they fit fine. there is a difference in the angle of the crankcase vent fitting. one angle is more acute than the other. if u match them to the stock tubes u will c the difference. hope this helps.

Yes I did match them up to the stock ones. Both HPS tubes look the same as in the pic. the stock one shows the crankcase vent fitting faceing in a down direction and the HPS is facing in a upwards direction.

henry0844 · 02-22-2011, 03:57 AM

that stinks, I'm sure u waited a while to get the tubes too. I'm sure the company u got them from will take care of u.

azn370z · 02-23-2011, 02:18 AM

I just ordered the tubes. Where is the cheapest place to buy the afe filters? And when I order the filters does it include two? Thanks

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henry0844 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ventura Posts: 167 Drives: 10 370 base sprt pkg Rep Power: 15	my tubes came with hps logo on both sides too. they need to put the logo on one side, so if the tube is on the correct side the logo will show. I put the tubes on the wrong side then switched and they fit fine. there is a difference in the angle of the crankcase vent fitting. one angle is more acute than the other. if u match them to the stock tubes u will c the difference. hope this helps.

02-22-2011, 03:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
henry0844 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ventura Posts: 167 Drives: 10 370 base sprt pkg Rep Power: 15	that stinks, I'm sure u waited a while to get the tubes too. I'm sure the company u got them from will take care of u.