Explorer EFI - MAF to driver side?

[bsquared]

Hey folks,
Does anyone know what the pitfalls are when routing the MAF over to the drivers side, instead of the usual passenger side layout? EFI Guy informed me that I'll have to lengthen a few of the sensor wires but, other than that, is there any compelling reason NOT to flip the intake? I am not sure if it will conflict with my hydro-boost setup, but I don't think it will.

I scored the MAF and cold air box out of a 2001 Exploder from the boneyard last Thursday and it looks like the box will fit close to perfect on the driver side. This will draw air in from the opening between the wheel well and inner grill plate, just below the headlight.

This will free up the passenger side wheel well for the fuse / relay box, etc. Trying to plan ahead. Appreciate your time and input!
Cheers, Bill

 

[toddz69]

I think the biggest constraint will be the hydroboost setup. A 'quick' mockup should tell you pretty quickly whether it will fit or not.

Todd Z.

 

[garberz]

Makes it difficult to get to the dipstick.

Mark

 

[Broncobowsher]

On a V8 ranger project I needed clearance. Took the EGR elbow and cut it down and had it welded back together. Lost the EGR but got me about 2" more clearance. You might need the same to clear the brakes.

 

[surfer-b]

not sure if you want to do this, or if it will work, but what about moving the battery to the driver side and placing that airbox on the pass side, rotate the inlet neck with the mass airflow sensor 180* so it will face up like in that pic

 

[rjlougee]

I'm assuming you're referring to having the intake point toward the drivers side vs. the passenger side, not just routing hoses over to the drivers side (otherwise there's no reason to lengthen wires...).

If that's the case, you might run into issues clearing the fuel rails, most notably the pressure regulator and/or schrader valve.

Too many unnamed variables to say for sure, like what year intake/fuel rails/etc... you'll be using. You might be able to use a 1" phenolic spacer to clear; however, at that point the FPR would be under the intake.
HTH, Joe

 

[bsquared]

I'm assuming you're referring to having the intake point toward the drivers side vs. the passenger side, not just routing hoses over to the drivers side (otherwise there's no reason to lengthen wires...).

If that's the case, you might run into issues clearing the fuel rails, most notably the pressure regulator and/or schrader valve.

Too many unnamed variables to say for sure, like what year intake/fuel rails/etc... you'll be using. You might be able to use a 1" phenolic spacer to clear; however, at that point the FPR would be under the intake.
HTH, Joe

Hey Joe (and All),
Massive good info because I will not know what I'm up against until I am able to test fit the engine. Now I will check on those fuel / schrader valve issues. I might have to have that 1" phenolic spacer after all. Kind of fluid right now until I see how much the hydroboost conflicts. Anyhoo......moving forward, slowly but surely. Masked off to paint the front frame area and Dana 44!

Many thanks for your input and will reply as I go forward! Cheers, B2

 

[jagbucket]

i think it will conflict with the hydro but you might still want the battery on the driver side to give room fort the explorer air cleaner. But that will change wiring for alternator and cabin power which is ok if you plan ahead depending on what harness you use . getting a clean install is very difficult one problem i had was the heater lines and coolant temp sender could not use the explorer stuff went with mustang piping and still is a close fit to the trans kick down linkage but seems ok this is using the mustang computer system its much cleaner to just have efi guy set you up with the explorer obd11 system to begin with which i would have done but already had the ron Francis harness.