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HeritageLS · 03-20-2014, 02:10 PM

Some know, some don't. I purchased a lightly used IPF kit in August of last year. Since them I have been researching and making sure I have every little thing ready to drop this badboy in. I am almost there but only have a few issues that I want to run by everyone here. There will be updates with pictures and progress on this once the build begins. I CANT WAIT!

So here is the one thing I have an issue with at the moment:

1. Does anyone know of a MAF sensor extension that is plug and play? I need to extend mine to accommodate the new intake tube but I don't want to splice the existing wires. I saw a few options online but I want to use something that I know will work

Thanks. Looking forward to adding more to this as time goes on

Lil' Nasty · 03-20-2014, 02:52 PM

My kit came with an LLT Maf sensor extension...could get one from ipf

Black Knight · 03-20-2014, 07:25 PM

^^ yea mine did too . Way easier then extending your wires . I would contact Ipf to see what they could do . Especially if you plan on installing yourself

HeritageLS · 03-20-2014, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil' Nasty

My kit came with an LLT Maf sensor extension...could get one from ipf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Knight

^^ yea mine did too . Way easier then extending your wires . I would contact Ipf to see what they could do . Especially if you plan on installing yourself

I got the kit used and missing a few essentials. I was going off of the supplied instructions and it mentions splicing so I assumed that's how they still sent it. Thanks for the info. I'll get one from them

Ventmaster · 03-22-2014, 10:02 AM

I've got an extra set of bearings (the upgraded ones) and they're easy to install if you've got at least at 4" vice.

Drop me a PM if you're interested and I'll go into detail on how I did it. Of course there's more than one way to skin a cat... but you'll need duct tape-LOL! Just kidding.

HeritageLS · 03-22-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

I've got an extra set of bearings (the upgraded ones) and they're easy to install if you've got at least at 4" vice.

Drop me a PM if you're interested and I'll go into detail on how I did it. Of course there's more than one way to skin a cat... but you'll need duct tape-LOL! Just kidding.

I have a press. It'll work perfectly. Didn't even think about it for some reason

Sikoriko · 03-25-2014, 02:24 PM

Might want to solder those wires. That way they don't come loose

HeritageLS · 03-27-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sikoriko

Might want to solder those wires. That way they don't come loose

That's what I've been reading. I plan on doing that if IPF doesn't have a plug and play kit. Id rather just have an extender than cutting up the stock wiring

Ventmaster · 03-29-2014, 07:15 AM

IPF in Tempe (call Andy) definitely have a plug and play. No cutting/soldering required.

HeritageLS · 04-02-2014, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

IPF in Tempe (call Andy) definitely have a plug and play. No cutting/soldering required.

Spoke to him today. They only have a plug and play option for the LLT unfortunately. May be changed in the future

Anyone know of any other vendor that has one?

Looks like I'll probably end up just splicing and soldering. Anyone know offhand the colors and gauge of the wires? I'm going to look tomorrow sometime anyway since searching wasn't coming up with much

sycraft · 04-02-2014, 09:16 AM

I spliced and soldered too, just use a good marine grade shrink wrap to seal the connections.. and do them one at a time, there are 2 wires the same color, do not mix them up...also cut them staggered, so you can wrap neatly when done. otherwise all your connections will be at the same location causing a huge buldge

Nutbutt · 04-02-2014, 09:52 AM

Most of us spliced and soldered. My install went bad because of a faulty crimp on the MAF. Took a full month of Arno and my time to figure out that the installer had a faulty crimp and when warm I would get erratic idle.
Take your time and solder and shrink wrap.

Ventmaster · 04-02-2014, 01:20 PM

My bad

- didn't look to see you had a LFX, but didn't know that would make a difference to the MAF wires anyway!

Sorry to get your hopes up. If it helps to know, the plug in extensions were brand new when we did my car, and we had to try 4 different ones til we found a good'un...

Some solid DIY soldering is probably the most reliable method anyway!

HeritageLS · 04-02-2014, 01:22 PM

Thanks sycraft and nutbutt for the heads up and good advice. It'll definitely help me out

Did you use any specific type of wire for the extension? I did a lot of searching. Doesn't seem to need anything special

Ventmaster: thanks for the suggestion to ask and for letting me know it was a hassle to find one that worked

03-20-2014, 02:10 PM	#1
HeritageLS Drives: 2012 1LS Camaro (Victory Red) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 372	Official HeritageLS IPF S/C Build Some know, some don't. I purchased a lightly used IPF kit in August of last year. Since them I have been researching and making sure I have every little thing ready to drop this badboy in. I am almost there but only have a few issues that I want to run by everyone here. There will be updates with pictures and progress on this once the build begins. I CANT WAIT! So here is the one thing I have an issue with at the moment: 1. Does anyone know of a MAF sensor extension that is plug and play? I need to extend mine to accommodate the new intake tube but I don't want to splice the existing wires. I saw a few options online but I want to use something that I know will work Thanks. Looking forward to adding more to this as time goes on Last edited by HeritageLS; 04-02-2014 at 01:43 AM.

03-20-2014, 02:52 PM	#2
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	My kit came with an LLT Maf sensor extension...could get one from ipf __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

03-20-2014, 07:25 PM	#3
Black Knight Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,437	. ^^ yea mine did too . Way easier then extending your wires . I would contact Ipf to see what they could do . Especially if you plan on installing yourself __________________ CLICK IMG FOR BUIlD THREAD

03-22-2014, 10:02 AM	#5
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,016	I've got an extra set of bearings (the upgraded ones) and they're easy to install if you've got at least at 4" vice. Drop me a PM if you're interested and I'll go into detail on how I did it. Of course there's more than one way to skin a cat... but you'll need duct tape-LOL! Just kidding. Attached Images

04-02-2014, 09:16 AM	#11
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	I spliced and soldered too, just use a good marine grade shrink wrap to seal the connections.. and do them one at a time, there are 2 wires the same color, do not mix them up...also cut them staggered, so you can wrap neatly when done. otherwise all your connections will be at the same location causing a huge buldge __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

03-25-2014, 02:24 PM	#7
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Might want to solder those wires. That way they don't come loose

03-29-2014, 07:15 AM	#9
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,016	IPF in Tempe (call Andy) definitely have a plug and play. No cutting/soldering required.

04-02-2014, 09:52 AM	#12
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Most of us spliced and soldered. My install went bad because of a faulty crimp on the MAF. Took a full month of Arno and my time to figure out that the installer had a faulty crimp and when warm I would get erratic idle. Take your time and solder and shrink wrap. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

04-02-2014, 01:20 PM	#13
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,016	My bad - didn't look to see you had a LFX, but didn't know that would make a difference to the MAF wires anyway! Sorry to get your hopes up. If it helps to know, the plug in extensions were brand new when we did my car, and we had to try 4 different ones til we found a good'un... Some solid DIY soldering is probably the most reliable method anyway!

04-02-2014, 01:22 PM	#14
HeritageLS Drives: 2012 1LS Camaro (Victory Red) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 372	Official HeritageLS IPF S/C Build Thanks sycraft and nutbutt for the heads up and good advice. It'll definitely help me out Did you use any specific type of wire for the extension? I did a lot of searching. Doesn't seem to need anything special Ventmaster: thanks for the suggestion to ask and for letting me know it was a hassle to find one that worked Last edited by HeritageLS; 04-03-2014 at 08:15 AM.