CKTA, I did a similar mod using your information but wanted to eliminate the accordian hose and make a more straight thru, restriction free system and also be able to untilize the stock filter as well. I used the 3" Fernco coupler to attach the MAF to the stock intake pipe then got a Fernco 3" Qwik ELL to attach to the MAF and go to my filter end which I attached a 4" section of 3" PVC. My stock filter was rather loose on the 3" PVC so I put a clamp around it and tightened it down snug to the pipe. I drilled a 11/16" hole in the Qwik ELL to attach my IAT sensor and then got 2-3" pipe hangers to secure the MAF to the engine dipstick holder mount and the other to secure the PVC pipe to the firewall. I also eliminated the large square box on the back of the intake portion(the one that has Vortec on it) by using a 2" Fernco Cap on it. The whole installation looks really clean and clears up alot of room on top of the engine. Came in very handy when I replaced the distributor on my truck! I can use stock or any other clamp on cone filters with this system. The noise is slightly higher, but can definitely feel the pick up and more power on the road. Like it so far! Also,Lowe's was the only place I could find the pipe hanger at, nobody else could find it. I have pics of the finished system but cannot seem to find a way to post any pics. e-mail me if you would like those pics.
mark@muzzy.com Mark