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MAF to THROTTLE BODY metal bellows,who makes them?

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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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MAF to THROTTLE BODY metal bellows,who makes them?

I need a smooth metal bellows to connect my tb to maf ,I cant seem to locate one but I have seen them before
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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Vortech and Trick Flow make metal elbows. Summit sells them both.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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yep,was going to say same thing. I have had both. i like the trick flow one better.seemed like a better fit overal.just my 2cents.good luck.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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I have the trickflow too. My old 1LE was collapsing at the MAF/CAI junction but the TFS elbow holds everything up and its sturdy.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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I have a CPT elbow (ebay) and I'm not all that impressed with the quailty of the fit, or the cheap silicone connectors, or the clamps either, eventually I'm going to get rid the CPT one and buy a trickflow. For the $10 you save on a cheaper one its really not worth it.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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Another vote for the Trickflow.Its also cheaper than the Vortech
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by itzkwik
I need a smooth metal bellows to connect my tb to maf ,I cant seem to locate one but I have seen them before
If you're just trying to smooth out the airflow in the bellows, there are much better places to spend your money, the stock one is smooth inside except for the resonator attachment site.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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Thumbs up

i had the TF elbow on my 95 formula and was fully satisfied with it, great fitment, i bought it becasue my rubber one had a huge rip in it and i figured another rubber one would eventually break.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 04:16 AM
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The metal elbows also look better.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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i need the straight one for a ram air car, that replaces the accordian type
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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correct me if i'm wrong but i think slp sells the ram air kit for the ultra z hood and that includes the metal bellows
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by itzkwik
i need the straight one for a ram air car, that replaces the accordian type
Go to Home Depot (or similar), plumbing section. Buy a Fernco 1056-33 3"x3" sewer pipe connector, $6 with two stainless clamps. Heat in hot water so it gets flexible, push it over the throttle body. Put everything back together.



The SLP airbox kit includes a rubber bellows, not metal.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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correct me if i'm wrong but i think slp sells the ram air kit for the ultra z hood and that includes the metal bellows
From the pictures I have seen of that kit, it appears that the bellows is still a rubber piece.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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I need a metal one for mounting 2 fogger nozzles in, I have a few of the fernco's , one connecting maf to filter, I am wanting to put 2 fogger nozzles as far away from the tb as I can,like directly behind the maf and I would rather have metal but I will try that first
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