Z1 Post MAF Tubes

synolimit

Z1 doesn't have steel wire inside to keep the shape so under WOT the tube doesn't collapse. I don't think it's a issue because it's really thick silicone. HPS I believe does have the steel wire. Only difference I know of.

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GZ3

That is correct on both, the hps is imho the way to go

Im curious about mishimoto... Hps>z1

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Pelican170

I assume you meant to say the Z1 DOES have steel wire inside. Their description on their website says it does, so I would think these are the same as the HPS...

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GZ3

i had to cut my z1 just to fit. I can assure you there was no metal wiring anywere in the contruct of the tube its just rubber

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daisuke149

It does have metal wiring actually. And they dont need to be cut to fit. They are a tight fit, but thats a good thing.

GZ3

when I sliced into it there was NONE....unless its deeper or closer to the center. either way I sold them

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Pelican170

This is what they say on their website:

"Produced in a multi-layer, wire reinforced silicone, these will never deteriorate, crack or degrade over time as a result to their exposure to heat, chemicals or debris (...unlike the factory rubber hoses which will eventually fail!)

I actually wouldnt have thought the HPS have wires either. When I installed those, I didnt take out the airboxes or the strut bar. It was quite the challenge but I bent those things up every way possible to squeeze them on, they snapped back into shape right away. I would think if they had metal in them they would stay somewhat bent...

But now that im looking into it, i don't see anywhere stating that the HPS tubes are reinforced with wire...

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