I've got a MY00 turbo, at the moment it's standard but I want to fit a replacement exhaust and air. I have heard that induction kits can damage the MAF sensors on the late cars and I'm just after peoples experience / recomendations.

Thanks
Rich

 

Hi Rich.
MY00's do suffer from MAF failure when fitted with some aftermarket induction kits.
I know there have been problems with the following...
Pipercross
Blitz
HKS
I don't know of any failures with K&N, but that's not to say there aren't any.

Stef.

 

Cheers Stef, I was thinking of a K&N anyway. Does anyone else have comments on K&N & is worth putting a heat proof barrier around the turbo?

Rich

 

HI, I have an Aps cold air induction settup with a K&N filter, fitted to MY my00 impreza turbo 6 months ago without any problems. No water problems and no MAF sensor problems

 

I've got a panel filter and S/S decat exhaust - goes well - 257 bhp - not bad for a UK car.
Save your £££'s and put it towards suspension and brakes.

 

RjH,

I'm in the same boat as you (i was looking at the blitz/k+n Induction kits)

The general concensous regarding failure was that it was due to excessive 'vibration' by the induction kit Not being secured to the vehicle bodywork.(like the std. Airbox).

Quite a few people have the mentioned i/kits fitted without problems and i think securing it would help prevent damage to the maff.

Hope this helps.

m.

 

Fit ITG or (correctly oiled ) K&N panel filter and remove the resonator. Very cheap!

IMHO all the problems with failed MAF's are down to either vibration from poor mounting or contamination from over-oiling of the elements.

Richard
PS: Stef - the video was great thanks, but where's my £5 change?!

 

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