wmtheflash

I've noticed that the clamp that attaches the elbow to the long blue gasket tends to loosen on time on my Steeda Intake. My solution was to simply purchase a second clamp for each side. I haven't had any problems with the clamp on the aluminum MAF housing, but I added in anyway just to be sure..

I tighten each clamp until it is snug once a month when I check my fluids, tire pressure, etc.

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Could the Gates Power Clamp be a solution?

http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/View...eIndexID=65086

wmtheflash

Ok, this thread inspired me. I was thinking, if I put the screws on both sides of the tube, then the clamping force should be more even. Here's my new solution.

I also checked out the Amsoil No-Oil Filter you see in the photo. The intake looks very clean inside. Although, there is a little black, looks to be carbon on the inside of the blue gasket.

The seal is VERY tight. I took off all of the hose clamps and couldn't seperate the gasket from the plastic intake, so I inspected it through the inlet.

By the way? Is it common for a little carbon to accumulate inside the intake?

Oh, and your intake might be OK. I overtightened mine first and bent it like yours. It bent back just fine. I was using a socket wrench to tighten clamps...that was a mistake. I now use a screwdriver designed to use removable bits with a 5/16 inch socket to tighten these. It works great.




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brad281

Good job of Brenspeed taking care of a vendor's problem. Sounds a little typical of Steeda blaming the problem on the customer and not helping the situation any.