MAF crapped out, best price?

**waB5S4** · 07-11-2013 09:08 AM

My hitachi sensor crapped out on me and now I'm trying to figure out where to go next. Thoughts:

1) New Hitachi sensor - Most likely. Who has the best price? Can I just pickup MAF0036 sensor instead of 06C133471A, decent cost savings between the two.. I'm seeing as low as $115ish for the sensor alone shipped, $150ish for the housing and sensor.

2) ... HPX sensor? I'm jfonz stage3+ on SRM K24s, motor isn't built, and 90mm MAF. From what I've been able to figure out here and on nef, I'm not going to see the limits of the hitachi in a 90mm straight (no-taper) intake unless I add meth or build the bottom end. Sound about right? Basically, is there any benefit to running the HPX in my current situation (immediate cost, performance, reliability, etc) OVER the Hitachi sensor?

Thanks hombres.

**getslideways** · 07-11-2013 09:15 AM

I think one of the additional advantages of the HPX other than increased resolution and accuracy is its ability to be run as a blow-through unit. However, with a twin setup like the 2.7t, there isn't really a place to run it in a blow-through configuration. So i don't think there would be a huge advantage between the Hitachi and and the hpx for your current setup (since you are not maxing out the stock sensor). However, i could be way off base here.

**infinkc** · 07-11-2013 09:57 AM

i have a used hitatchi sensor, PM if interested $40 shipped.

**Timtheguru** · 07-11-2013 10:05 AM

$116 @ Partsgeek

http://www.partsgeek.com/ss/?i=1&ssq=MAF0036&x=18&y=13

**waB5S4** · 07-11-2013 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by infinkc

i have a used hitatchi sensor, PM if interested $40 shipped.

Impulse bought a new sensor for $119 shipped.. great price on the used maf though.

**waB5S4** · 07-11-2013 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Timtheguru

$116 @ Partsgeek

http://www.partsgeek.com/ss/?i=1&ssq=MAF0036&x=18&y=13

MAN WTF, I swear I checked.. ended up paying a couple bucks more and it'll probably take longer to ship than partsgeek. Sonova.

**Timtheguru** · 07-11-2013 10:13 AM

Shoot, partsgeek is great. Where did you order from?

**waB5S4** · 07-11-2013 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Timtheguru

Shoot, partsgeek is great. Where did you order from?

Went with Car Part Kings through Amazon (not Shipped by Amazon unfortunately) but they list the same crap on ebay and their own site. I could probably roll it back on Amazon still but these guys will ship today so its a wash imo. At least someone else will find this someday and benefit.

Edit: BTW, I checked what Autozone has for shits and giggles and I think the guy said $280 and the part number had the reman X at the end. Nice. Nice.

**Timtheguru** · 07-11-2013 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by waB5S4

Went with Car Part Kings through Amazon (not Shipped by Amazon unfortunately) but they list the same crap on ebay and their own site. I could probably roll it back on Amazon still but these guys will ship today so its a wash imo. At least someone else will find this someday and benefit.

Edit: BTW, I checked what Autozone has for shits and giggles and I think the guy said $280 and the part number had the reman X at the end. Nice. Nice.

I'd cancel that and go with partsgeek then. I've been burned by Amazon vendors with "OEM" parts. You'll get it and it will say "H!tach!", but if they have shipped already I hope it doesn't. :)

**Eurotuned_A4** · 07-11-2013 10:47 AM

I have a whole thing that I paid ridiculous money for from Larson Audi. Turned out I didnt need a new sensor and they dont do returns on electrical items. I was pissed after they wouldnt refund it and thought about throwing it on the floor and crushing it beneath my shoe because I was so mad. Looks like you bought one but I could have done $100 to help a local guy out. Looks like ill be keeping it for extra lol.

**Timtheguru** · 07-11-2013 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Eurotuned_A4

I have a whole thing that I paid ridiculous money for from Larson Audi. Turned out I didnt need a new sensor and they dont do returns on electrical items. I was pissed after they wouldnt refund it and thought about throwing it on the floor and crushing it beneath my shoe because I was so mad. Looks like you bought one but I could have done $100 to help a local guy out. Looks like ill be keeping it for extra lol.

You should have crushed it and burned your wallet!

**getslideways** · 07-11-2013 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Timtheguru

I'd cancel that and go with partsgeek then. I've been burned by Amazon vendors with "OEM" parts. You'll get it and it will say "H!tach!", but if they have shipped already I hope it doesn't. :)

If it is advertised as an OEM Manufactured part, and you receive a knockoff, Amazon will refund you the money if you can show them its counterfeit. Even if its sold by a 3rd party, and not shipped by Amazon directly, as 3rd party merchants still have to answer to Amazon claims.

**Timtheguru** · 07-11-2013 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by getslideways

If it is advertised as an OEM Manufactured part, and you receive a knockoff, Amazon will refund you the money if you can show them its counterfeit. Even if its sold by a 3rd party, and not shipped by Amazon directly, as 3rd party merchants still have to answer to Amazon claims.

Good to know. I had purchased an "OEM" oil cooler and it clearly was not. That was a long time ago now though, and pretty sure I tossed it.