I ask this, because I bought a custom piece of bent 3" pipe off of another forum member for a TID, but his was a s5 with a 'shorter' AFM... Meaning, if I had it set up in the NORMAL order: Turbo inlet-->TID pipe-->AFM-->Filter, it doesn't fit.

If I had it setup as:

Turbo inlet-->AFM-->TID pipe-->Filter, it would fit just fine, because I could "toggle" the 'too long' pipe UPWARDS towards the hood...

Thanks,

 

can't see why not...

 

First of all I'm not sure the wiring to the AFM will reach. Second..I can't find/remember where I saw it, but I know I saw a reason why that was bad to do..

 

why would moving the AFM 6" closer be bad?

 

The only thing I can think of, that MIGHT be a problem (although I doubt it, cause I'm just guessing) is that there might be increased turbulence(sp)...?

I don't know; I'm just about to start my rebuild and I don't want it messed up because there's an "unknown" factor in this AFM placement...

Anyone else?

(BTW, thanks for the responses)

 

Heat???

Why cant you just trim the pipe?

 

That was to be my "secondary" option, lol.

I just wanted to know if there were going to be any adverse/immediate side-effects.

I guess I'll mount the AFM directly after the turbo for tonight (about to try starting it in the next 15 minutes) and trim the pipe tomorrow, using the highly technical and advanced method... A hacksaw.

haha. Thanks guys,

 

Heats about the only reason

 

you bought my TID didnt you? it fit fine... just make sure you have it turned the right way.

dont comment about my old engine bay setup to much red blah i know its not like that anymore.

 

Looks almost pink!

 

Really dumb idea. Apart from the fact that you'll need a sharp bend on the AFM inlet to clear the radiator, turbos get really hot. Kinda obvious really...

If you're going to do it, do it right. Don't bodge it because you haven't got the right part.