livewire Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Hi people. Need new air flow meters for R33 gtr motor as mine have started playing up so figure I'll upgrade to z32's while I'm at it as I already have aftermarket turbos, Power fc etc. I've noticed a lot of them on ebay that are not Bosch or jecs ones but some still come with a Good 2 year warrenty but a lot cheaper to buy. Anyone used or uses them? If so, have you had ANy issues? are they just as good reliability and performance wise? And are they just as tuneable as the Bosch ones etc? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTScotT Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I doubt anyone has used these on this forum yet. I would still recommend using a used set. If you want to be the test mule for them Im sure plenty of people would want to see.. Up to you. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6108476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostn0199 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 How much price diff is it? But i wouldnt go not geniune bosch. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6108495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
livewire Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Well apparently they are designed to meet or exceed oem meters which I think are jecs? Some come with 2 years warranty which is probably the same if not more than Bosch items. And the replacement 300zx meters range from $75-$150 as opposed to the $340 pricetag of Bosch meters. Might be worth a try. I'm willing to be a guinea pig if you guys are willing to not laugh if I waste my money lol. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6108540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mafia Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I wouldn't laugh, I'll help you where ever I can, I'm pretty good with power fc's. There are heaps of others here that would help also. This is a genuine curiosity thing. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6108553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rondofj Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Im also curious mate, dont see why anyone would laugh, in fact blokes like me would be grateful to someone whos gone, tried and given a yaay or nay Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6108566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 You own a R34 GTR and want to buy china copy AFMs to save a couple hundred? Also Z32 do not bolt in, you need to modify. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6108579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
livewire Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Haha, maybe not so much laugh but more the 'I told you so' by the people who only believe in more expensive is always better. I'm happy to be the guinea pig anyway. Thanks for the offer on the power fc help but will get it put on the dyno cause it was only tuned last weekend but we think it was tuned with a faulty air flow meter because after removing the factory ones to do the whole clean and re-solder the car hi actually driveable now and doesn't want to stall but idles up and down constantly as though it has huge cams in it lol. Just to be clear though...if its a direct replacement for 300zx/infinity its the one I want? And will just need the z32 conversion plugs to suit rb26? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6108588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
livewire Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 No, I sold the r34 gtr... got a stagea autech 290 rs now so I don't feel as guilty lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6108590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I would buy a new one from an SAU retailer (I did) . If you are going to buy an Ebay knock-off there are two issues - reliabilty as in accuracy... and length of life. The second factor only time will tell but the first you really need to do back to back tests with a known good one.The rumour is that they are not accurate but I am sure everyone will be gratefull if you are willing to do the testing. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6108644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitto Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Be careful, the ones that go for $150 ARE copies! They work, but require hours of voltage re-scaling as they are nothing like the bosch/jecs unit. Theres an article on garage 7s website about them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6108679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rondofj Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Livewire, why would u sell the 34GTR to get any other car?? Cannot go past a 34R hey.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6108715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
livewire Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Because the R34 costs $45-50000 and twice as much to insure. Was driving it once in two weeks if that. It was an awesome car but Thought I'd go for something a lot cheaper but still with the rb26 in it till my house is finished off :-) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6108765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
benl1981 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Don't go the copy. If you look hard enough you can get a new genuine one delivered for under $300. Much better option. Even second hand genuine would be better. The copy will cost more in tuning and if it goes bung you will need to retune, The genuine items are closely controlled in terms of airflow vs voltage. I doubt the copies are. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6109954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkbuzz Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 +1 WTF? You own a R34 GTR and want to buy china copy AFMs to save a couple hundred? Also Z32 do not bolt in, you need to modify. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6115524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
livewire Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 +1 WTF? read further... I don't own the R34 gtr anymore. Bought a pair of nismo afm's Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6116418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRsean Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Lol, looks like you need to fix your profile bar under: cars!!! A good read to tell real from fakies here: http://forum.nistune.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1431 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6116938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
livewire Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Ah right... didn't even notice that lol. Thanks for that Sean... went with the nismos to be safe. Should have kept the ones I sold you! Lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382956-z32-aftermarket-air-mass-meters-on-ebay-anyone-useduses-them/#findComment-6117939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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