Yes, I set up new tubes with all the correct hardware in the proper place and in the correct directions. The problem is purely an air/fuel ratio from what I've been researching on at this point. I'll let everyone know about any performance gains if it works out. Here's the suckers I'm using now.
http://www.rksport.com/product/p_01021901/view_detailThey're pretty slick. Opens up at least a 30-35% in flow area. I'm pretty sure the computer just isn't expecting the amount of airflow it is receiving. Similar to supercharging it, but less so. Basically, can't keep the engine started for more than a few seconds and it sputters and pops tremendously. Increadibly lean I guess. I've ordered a fuel management device today, pricey little suckers, in order to compensate for the extra air flow. If all this works, I'm going to be hooking up my huge hood scoop to it for a nice fresh air intake. I'm thinking I should probably go ahead and replace the stock injectors with larger ones. Anyone know what the stock injectors lb rate is? Probably going to need a new fuel pump as well to keep up. I am planning on getting a wide band air/fuel gauge when I can but that's another paycheck away. I'll have to do with a narrow one for now. $50 sure beats the $400-500 I've seen these things going for. Thanks Randii for the tip on that. I've been reading up on them. Huge difference. All in all, with what I'm planning on eventually doing, I'm going to need all that equipment later anyway.
Rheteric, as far as a problem with the install, no. The MAF still works fine when put back in it's original MAF ends. This is my daily driver, so I had to put it back in temporarily. As far as I can tell, it's not a turbulence problem either. I've got larger tubes and a huge K&N filter. I've tried it with another MAF sensor I have as well and I get the exact same results.
Trailbuggy, as far as the mod being the issue, it's purely just larger openings on the same sensor with less resistance. From what I understand about engines, correct me if I'm wrong here, but a fuel map is setup in an EFI system according to a set of know system components. If you start increasing the outer boundries, the system would then have to be shifted forward to compensate for the additional air flow. Here's my reasoning. Injectors are basically timed open/close at a certain pressure which results in a known volume of fuel being dispensed during each open/close cycle. The computer calculated how long to keep the "stock" injector open to add fuel to a certain amount of air. I figure there is a tolerence level that at this point has been exceeded. Now I guess I won't have a timing issue unless I'm actually pressurizing the air flow??? Somebody correct me if I'm wrong on that.
In any event, I'll be trying an el-cheapo air-fuel gauge tonight to verify I'm running lean. If all's good and I actually get a performance gain, I'll post my mods for everyone with photos.
