Fitment Issue: Macht Schnell stage 2 intake

[rubyM3]

Please advise if you had a similar issue or suggestions.

I have a Macht Schnell Stage 2 intake system.The factory elbow which connects the factory style airbox to the radiator/fan, constantly pops out of alignment. The connection is compromised and air escapes. I have adjusted the elbow with a flathead but the problem continues.

Thinking to loosen all bolts holding the intake and readjust the connections while adding few clamps. The factory did not use clamps on that elbow so I doubt it needs it.

Other option is to buy a new oem intake elbow that maybe will be firmer since the stock has 52k on it .

[Dave07997S]

Originally Posted by rubyM3

Please advise if you had a similar issue or suggestions.

I have a Macht Schnell Stage 2 intake system.The factory elbow which connects the factory style airbox to the radiator/fan, constantly pops out of alignment. The connection is compromised and air escapes. I have adjusted the elbow with a flathead but the problem continues.

Thinking to loosen all bolts holding the intake and readjust the connections while adding few clamps. The factory did not use clamps on that elbow so I doubt it needs it.

Other option is to buy a new oem intake elbow that maybe will be firmer since the stock has 52k on it .

Did you buy the intake used? There was an issue with the early ones and they have been fixed. Contact EAS and see what they can do for you.

Dave

[Leonardo629]

I had a MS stg2 intake, and nothing was connected to the radiator/fan...

[EJT86]

I had that prob a year ago. I returned after feeling it didn't fit and went with a drop in. Got any pics of the problem ?

[pbonsalb]

The Macht Schnell Stage 2 intake replaces the factory elbow with an aftermarket elbow. I have been running one for 3 years with no issues. It is not a flawless, perfect, factory level fit, but it is not bad and there are no leaks. Make sure the airbox is installed correctly, the correct filter holder spring assembly is being used in the box, and the factory feed to the front grill intake is properly installed.

If money was no object, I would buy a Dinan. It looks like it is a little better made.

[Leonardo629]

I eventually sold my MS intake for a Dinan because of this reason, way better fitment...it fits like an OEM unit.

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

The Macht Schnell Stage 2 intake replaces the factory elbow with an aftermarket elbow. I have been running one for 3 years with no issues. It is not a flawless, perfect, factory level fit, but it is not bad and there are no leaks. Make sure the airbox is installed correctly, the correct filter holder spring assembly is being used in the box, and the factory feed to the front grill intake is properly installed.

If money was no object, I would buy a Dinan. It looks like it is a little better made.

[mkPOTO]

Did you pull the spring out in the intake box? That helps a TON

[rubyM3]

Originally Posted by EJT86

I had that prob a year ago. I returned after feeling it didn't fit and went with a drop in. Got any pics of the problem ?

I bought it last summer. Will post pics soon.
thanks for all your input going to call eas

[Dave07997S]

I have an AFE Stg.2 with the C/F elbow and it fits perfectly.

Dave

[saxonb]

Originally Posted by rubyM3

Please advise if you had a similar issue or suggestions.

I have a Macht Schnell Stage 2 intake system.The factory elbow which connects the factory style airbox to the radiator/fan, constantly pops out of alignment. The connection is compromised and air escapes. I have adjusted the elbow with a flathead but the problem continues.

Thinking to loosen all bolts holding the intake and readjust the connections while adding few clamps. The factory did not use clamps on that elbow so I doubt it needs it.

Other option is to buy a new oem intake elbow that maybe will be firmer since the stock has 52k on it .

Had the same issue. I don't use it anymore...

[rubyM3]

I am going to replace the elbow by the front kidney grill that is factory. It connects to the ms intake box.

[pbonsalb]

I am confused. There is no MS intake box. Only MS elbow and filter and couplings and scoops. Factory box, factory connection from kidney grille area to box.

[rubyM3]

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

I am confused. There is no MS intake box. Only MS elbow and filter and couplings and scoops. Factory box, factory connection from kidney grille area to box.

[rubyM3]

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

Did you pull the spring out in the intake box? That helps a TON

[EJT86]

One problem with that. That I've learned the hard way is that small rubber elbow at the bottom of the pic is supposed to be on the outside of the intake box. You set that rubber elbow, then put the bottom half of the intake box in with it inside the elbow then maneuver the top half into the elbow as well

[mkPOTO]

Originally Posted by rubyM3

it also looks to me that the lid is not on right, you can see that the elbow should be higher. I would adjust the filter a bit more and then put it back together. I would also take the filter out and dry fit it and see how it lines up.