Intake Length?

[lilzx2]

I was wondering if the location of the MAF and other connections mattered that much? I know I probably know this, but as you can tell I am very new at modding. The reason is if the location doesn't matter, just as long as it is getting a good reading than a ram-air style intake is very possible.

[Beodude123]

They like to be flat. No upright positions. MAFs also get the best readings when in the middle of straight pipes without bends. They will read fairly well with a bend close by, but not as accurately.

[Boss122]

Also, the closer the MAF is to the throttle body, the more issues it has reading accurately with sudden changes in throttle position.

[Beodude123]

I think the position it has for the MMI is about as good as you can get. Far enough from the TB, and far enough from any bends.

[mechtech]

Having a lot of pipe between the MAF and TB is common - you never see a MAF on top of the TB on stock cars [anybodys].
The volume/plenum dampens pulsations to smooth the MAF readings.
You don't have to have a ram on the hood - routing it to the front with scoops or funnels would work. Ram air is helpful at high speeds - I wouldn't expect ANY effect until at least 50 mph.

[Beodude123]

Air mass is a function of a power. Meaning the faster you go, you get exponentially more air. At wide open throttle, the difference is pretty weak though. A properly designed ram air system adds maybe 2 or 3 ponies at about 130 mph. At partial throttle, it will add more, but still, it's not going to help much.