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this is what i did. maybe not as pretty as the apexi kit but does the job.

I tell ya wot mate, Wot u have there looks pretty dam good to me and id say at least half the price! good work, definatly doing the same thing, I like

look at the pictures.....

Look into my eyes, look into my eyes, look into my eyes..... :D

Yes the pretty picture shows a diversion plate. But also a pair of Apexi pod filters linked to some 80mm Z32 AFM's (Actually Bosch units) using the Apexi kit. And there is also a www address to greenline.

Daaem thats cheap! To think I've been looking on jap import sites like a sucker :D

The new improved apexi kits at half price hahah! I recon wot old mate has looks pretty plush and CHEAP I worked it out I can get 2 x apexi pods, 3inch 90 & 40 degree bends + 2 x silicon hose and clamps for $220 everything brand new, or you can get the apexi kit for say $500-700 depending on some websites......I kno wot ill be doing

The new improved apexi kits at half price hahah! I recon wot old mate has looks pretty plush and CHEAP I worked it out I can get 2 x apexi pods, 3inch 90 & 40 degree bends + 2 x silicon hose and clamps for $220 everything brand new, or you can get the apexi kit for say $500-700 depending on some websites......I kno wot ill be doing

Don't forget you need the plugs to go into the AFM's. They come with the Apexi kit but not with the Ebay special.

Edited by djr81

The poor man's solution;

I stretched the standard rubber hose over the 80 mm AFMs, 65 mm to 80 mm so 7.5 mm was no big deal. I bought a couple of new hose clamps as the standard ones were just a bit too small.

When I bought the AFMs (SAU "For Sale" section) I made sure that they came with plugs.

I already had one HKS 80 mm pod filter off the R32GSTS, so I bought another one from the SAU "For Sale" section.

All up cost including the AFM's was $650.

Cheers

Gary

The poor man's solution;

I stretched the standard rubber hose over the 80 mm AFMs, 65 mm to 80 mm so 7.5 mm was no big deal. I bought a couple of new hose clamps as the standard ones were just a bit too small.

When I bought the AFMs (SAU "For Sale" section) I made sure that they came with plugs.

I already had one HKS 80 mm pod filter off the R32GSTS, so I bought another one from the SAU "For Sale" section.

All up cost including the AFM's was $650.

Cheers

Gary

i also tried that but found the front filter to stick up in the air and could not shut the bonnet due to not clearing the blow off valve return pipes. that was with the apexi filters which are longer though.

The poor man's solution;

I stretched the standard rubber hose over the 80 mm AFMs, 65 mm to 80 mm so 7.5 mm was no big deal. I bought a couple of new hose clamps as the standard ones were just a bit too small.

When I bought the AFMs (SAU "For Sale" section) I made sure that they came with plugs.

I already had one HKS 80 mm pod filter off the R32GSTS, so I bought another one from the SAU "For Sale" section.

All up cost including the AFM's was $650.

Cheers

Gary

Id have to say I did a bit better then u sydneykid $220 for the apexi pods, bends, silicon hose and clamps + $150 for 2 x rb25det AFM's + bonus of not having to have plugs as they straight back in to the rb26 so for me $370 total including afm's

Don't forget you need the plugs to go into the AFM's. They come with the Apexi kit but not with the Ebay special.

or you could just buy 2 rb20/25det afms instead of the Z32's then u dont need plugs! ebay special wins again hahah

or you could just buy 2 rb20/25det afms instead of the Z32's then u dont need plugs! ebay special wins again hahah

Except the RB20 AFM's are not nearly as good as they are made out to be, nor as good as the Z32 units.

Edited by djr81

you need to lengthen the wires for the plugs though. I was only after around the 350awkw mark so thats why i used RB20/25 afm's. only cost 70 each and the car makes pretty much 350awkw. they are getting close to readig 5 volts though.

Edited by OFENSV
Don't forget you need the plugs to go into the AFM's

Before spending 80bux on two plugs, can one use some small female spade terminals to attach to the AFM?? I'm giving that a go before departing cash for the real thing.

Edited by GeeTR

LoL, come on, what I look like?....

wait, don't answer that :ninja:

Correct position and some wide rubber / polyurethane tube around the AFM plug, to stop any moisture / dust getting in there. I'm not quiet sure why ppl buy the plug. Guess ill find out soon. Will do a DIY too.

Edited by GeeTR

Crimping the spade terminal a lil should grip the pins ok, then maybe large size heat shrink over the whole lot, zip tie? or afore mentioned rubber tubing?... maybe it is a too ghetto :huh:

There would have to be a more elegant solution, giving some time thinking.

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