Apexi Cone Filter - HELP!

[kevinmwatters]

Hi all,

 

I recently purchased a "universal fitting" apexi cone filter c/w adaptors etc.

 

I had a go at fitting last night, and ran into some problems. Essentially, the metal adaptor that comes with the cone head itself doesnt match the fitting to the existing intake;

 

 

Stripped the original OEM filter and box out

 

 

Heres where the problem starts. The filter comes with this metal piece that bolts directly onto the cone. However, its slightly too wide to fit into the platic intake that houses the sensor, and is too short to fit directly into the rubber end of the intake pipe;

 

Theres a fairly high chance I am being an absolute idiot here, but any and all advice and help would be appreciated.

 

Cheers,

 

Kev

[StevoD]

Universal generally means it universally fits **** all

 

but it think your going to need to get a air filter-nissan MAf adapter plate

 

Or does the MAF sensor bolt directly to the cone filter using the 4 hole/bolts/gasket

Edited July 11, 2014 by StevoD

[Husky]

I bought some extra bits of hose from Viper performance to fit mine to my Celica GT4. I also had to get a custom pipe put together, but I doubt you'd have to do that in a zed. The filter is supplied as just that, a filter and I think it's fairly DIY to get it fitted to the car. It is however the best filter on the market

 

[AliveBoy]

I've got an Apexi for the Z, it just has a big aluminium block about 10mm thick which you bolt the filter to

[kevinmwatters]

I've got an Apexi for the Z, it just has a big aluminium block about 10mm thick which you bolt the filter to

 

The filter bolts directly to the aluminium block no bother, but then the aluminium block doesn't fit in anywhere?

[AliveBoy]

 

Mine looks a bit like this, just without the heat shield

[Ekona]

You will need a MAF adaptor plate.

[kevinmwatters]

Ahh I see. Mine on the other hand looks like this;

 

 

Im assuming I need to get an alu piece like yours that actually lines up the bolt hole on both the filter and the MAF housing?

[kevinmwatters]

And does anyone have any recommendations on best/quickest place to get a MAF adaptor plate?

[AliveBoy]

yeah, mine is literally a block, no fancy stuff

 

I can give measurements if you know someone who can copy it

[StevoD]

Ahh I see. Mine on the other hand looks like this;

 

 

Im assuming I need to get an alu piece like yours that actually lines up the bolt hole on both the filter and the MAF housing?

 

yea thats for use like on husky GT4 were the MAF unit isnt a part of the pipework more a sensor thats pushed into it

[Ekona]

Honestly I'd be taking that universal thing back and buying a Zed-specific kit.

[Husky]

Mystery solved

[StevoD]

have you tried lining up the holes off the Maf with the 4 holes of the filter so see how many line up?

Edited July 11, 2014 by StevoD

[kevinmwatters]

have you tried lining up the holes off the Maf with the 4 holes of the filter so see how many line up?

 

Yeah, 2, 3 at a push but a bit off.

[AliveBoy]

In fairness, all you need is the block, the filter is the same on all the kits.

 

Bodge it with these:

 

http://my350z.com/fo...iy-install.html

 

Throw away the filter from this and get a small silicone hose to join the two

 

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item231cddef43

 

Edit: or bid on this for a few days but keep it low:

 

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item51bff5637e

Edited July 11, 2014 by AliveBoy

[StevoD]

have you tried lining up the holes off the Maf with the 4 holes of the filter so see how many line up?

 

Yeah, 2, 3 at a push but a bit off.

 

if you can get 3 bolts with gasket that should work not best practice but will work if you that desperate to get it on my s14 had 3/4 bolts on whole time in my ownership never caused an issue

[kevinmwatters]

Cheers guys.

 

Will have another go at Butchering into place when I get home later.

 

And bidding on the kit AliveBoy, cheers for the link!

[kevinmwatters]

Well wasnt easy, but got it fitted with some adaptations and a bit of will-power

 

Temp measure until the RAM and induction kit arrives.

[pocher]

HI GUYS, CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN FILTER HEATSHIELD FROM?

[StevoD]

Pm tarmac on here he should be able to sort you out

[AliveBoy]

IM NOT TOO SURE ACTUALLY BUT AS STEVOD SAYS TARMAC MIGHT BE ONE OF THE BEST OPTIONS. HE SHOULD BE ABLE TO POINT YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION IF NOT.

 

IT WOULDN'T BE TOO HARD TO MAKE ONE YOURSELF THOUGH FROM SOME SHEET METAL USING CARDBOARD AS A TEMPLATE.

 

Phew.

[Ekona]

Demon Tweeks sell generic ones.