[Onlyford4me]

I'm going to upgrade my whole intake. I have a (homemade) intake on there now. I have an '03 ZX3 and was going to buy the MAC intake and TB. The question i have is about the MAF sensor. I understand what it does, but will it make a big difference or should i save my money? Will the stock one fit the MAC In? I've seen the steeda ones and they are pricey. I'm a little new to the scene and would like any input available out there.

 

[Dangerous-Focus]

If i were u I would go with the volant intake. Alot of people give it good rating on here, thats why i ordered it.

 

[cen]

you don't need to change your MAF... you won't need to upgrade to a 70mm MAF until you do some headwork, or go FI (forced induction, ie: turbo, supercharger)

and the Mac Short Ram keeps the MAF in all one piece so it's a very easy install...

Anymore questions, feel free to ask...

 

[Onlyford4me]

Volant huh. Thanks.

 

[Onlyford4me]

Thanks CEN. Is the TB really worth it?

 

[ALL_MOTOR_ZETEC]

I have the MAC intake also, and yes the stock MAF will work with it. If you do get a MAF, get a PRO-M, those can be calibrated to your fuel injectors. If you want a better intake though, go with the one that Dangerous-Focus said. The Volant is the top of the line intake for the focus and will easily work with a MAF, and getting a functional ram air hood will help the Volant alot. The TB will help alot on throttle response, so you'll feel more of a throttle response from it.

 

[smoknzx3]

Thanks CEN. Is the TB really worth it?

I think the TB is one of the best mods for the money. I'm not sure on the numbers but the throtle responce is ALOT better. I just need to get another one. LOL. Newedgeperformance, had tthe best price on it right now that I have seen. I just put the volant on mine and I like it alot. sounds nice and it will benifit me in the long run, it works good with other mods i.e ram air hood.

 

[Zarelli6]

sorry this is off topic but hey cen, how does your car run with those "go" mods. what do you run in the quarter mile, im thinkin about getting a race header and flex. what kinda cars do you lay spankin's to? heah

 

[Onlyford4me]

I appreciate all the advice, Thanks!

 

[Jonahdude]

Are the AEM Cold Air or Short Ram intakes any good?

 

[Zarelli6]

debatable, aem is NOt the brand i would recommend though. definitly volant or iceman. the AEM cold air has a danger of ingesting water, and the AEM short ram is just like any other short ram (i.e. mac etc)

 

[mofocus]

INTAKE THREAD

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1737

 

[frogg5872]

Get the VOLANT! got it today and it only took 2 days to get from newedgeperformance.com
It is amazing. Great sound, great throttle response, and me car is so much smoother....and it picks up speed faster too. VOLANT HANDS DOWN!

 

[staticprevails4]

what site has the volant intake on it?

 

[smoknzx3]

www.newedgeperformance.com

 

[staticprevails4]

thanks

 

[focaltech]

If you need an intake and can afford it, the volant is the way to go.

I would stay away from AEM intakes, they aren't bad, I just don't like them, they are a PITA sometimes.

 

[staticprevails4]

which throttle body is the best for a daily driver?

 

[focaltech]

Well there are only 4 total that come to mind.

Focus Central which is what most of us have.

MAC, which I don't even think is out.

Jackson racing, which is a rebadged focus central.

BBK, which I think is pricey.

Just go with the Focus central t/b.

 

[Lil_RedZX3]

I don't think you can get a BBK for a 2003. The only one out is the FC I think. That's the one I got.