Problems with EVOMS intake install on a 997?

[strife_wy]

So the weather is finally warming up in Toronto and I decided to install the evolution motorsports v-flow intake I had lying around since fall.

Everything went smoothly but I have a few newbie questions for those who have this mod (sorry if this is already posted somewhere but I tried searching without any luck):

1. The plastic box part of the intake doesn't seem to be very secure; that is, the intake box is really just sitting in the engine bay held down by a single screw and the intake hose itself. Is this normal or did I do something wrong?

2. The way that the throttle body is angle is preventing the intake from "seating" properly in the intake box. In my install, I had to angle it a few degrees off from a flush joint between where the hose and plastic box part connect. Is this normal?

3. Last question - When I installed my MAF into the intake hose, there was a green rubber insulating ring that just doesn't seem to fit inside the MAF cavity on the EVOMS unit. I have the screws as far as it can go and there's still a 2-3mm gap. Did anyone else have this problem?

Thanks in advance for your help!

[GregW]

Hello - I installed a v flow on my 2005 997S. What year is yours? My install might be slightly different, due to my year having the resonator in the stock airbox. Anyway, to answer your questions -

1. No, nothing wrong. After completion and test drive, my V-Flow would rattle when I went over any bump. So, I strategically placed insulation tape and then retightened everything. There is still movement, just make sure all the clamps are really tight and secure.

2. The only problem I had was the clamp for the filter connecting to the metal intake hose. Half of my clamp is partially in the plastic intake box. I have had no problems with this and I have driven approx. 2000 miles.

3. I do not remember and cannot see any green rubber seal in my MAF unit. Mine is tight - you are talking about where the metal housing is screwed to the metal intake hose - not the plastic clip? Your gap sounds wrong to me.

I hope this helps - let me know - I can send a pic of mine if you need.

Enjoy your summer driving in Toronto - Greg