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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 05:56 PM
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I just installed my MSD intake and a Solar Performance 100mm TB. Does anyone know how i can fit the AFE intake Momentum series for a 2018 C7 Z51? I am having such a hard time installing the wind tunnel to the filter and throttle body. Not much room to work with plus the silicone sleeve appears to be useless for this set up..
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 06:01 PM
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Here is the Intake i purchased and a picture of the problem i am dealing with. Clearly no room whatsoever.

https://afepower.com/afe-power-54-74...-intake-system

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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 07:53 PM
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It almost looks like you mounted the boot on the intake section backwards? Here is mine installed.


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Originally Posted by dwwalker14335
It almost looks like you mounted the boot on the intake section backwards? Here is mine installed. Looking at this pic, I will need to get you a better angle.

No it is not backwards. It just looks funky because the throttle body is so big and i had to stretch the boot to fit.

Unfortunately this Soler Performance TB does not match the MSD intake Bolt holes, that is why they provide the spacer adapter. I bolted on the OEM TB and i was able to get a proper fit but that just defeats the purpose of my MSD intake .

i am looking to see if i can get a refund on this $600 TB
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 08:45 PM
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Interesting. The newer version of the MSD intake manifold looks to be extended and angled to match the OEM setup.
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Elongate the TB holes and ditch the spacer. The spacer has always been a terrible option. I don't know why the TB guys don't actually make this an option during their machine work.

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I just did mine and did not use a spacer. They are useless on a direct injection engine. So get rid of it problem solved.
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