Is it worth it at this point?
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Is it worth it at this point?
As my little engine tranny upgrade gets closer to completion it brings up a question. I've got pretty much every bolt on minus an EWP (which I wont be doing) and a MAF sensor. I know in general a MAF is useless on a lightly modded car, but what about for me? I'll be pushing 400+RWHP, and was considering the Z06 upgrade. If its a worthwhile thing to do, I'll go ahead and save up for it now so that when I have it all back together I can have the car tuned with that MAF on.
so please, knowledgable posts only! Is it worth it for me or no?
so please, knowledgable posts only! Is it worth it for me or no?
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it's not worth it yet. Also, I would make sure you have an 85mm lid too because what is the point if your lid is smaller than your maf. It will basically turn your maf back into a 78mm. And if your gonna do it, you need to have it retuned as it won't be accurate.
I found an amazing deal on a used 85mm lid & maf & had them installed when I got my heads/cam/tuning done & it's workin out great
I also think with your mods you'll be pushing around 360 rwhp, not 400
I found an amazing deal on a used 85mm lid & maf & had them installed when I got my heads/cam/tuning done & it's workin out great
I also think with your mods you'll be pushing around 360 rwhp, not 400
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Just get ported MAF ends like I did. I can't say they helped at all, but they were cheap and certainly can't hurt. I can't see spending the money on a bigger unit if there's no proof it does any good.
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Originally Posted by Tainted
well ****. I was hoping with P&P & milled ls1 heads and 228R id bust 400rwhp wide open
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you may, I can't say for certain, but you do have an auto & a larger than stock torque converter. They are known for draining power. I hope you do break 400rwhp but I don't want you to freak out if you dyno it and you don't hit those numbers
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oh yea I know the whole stall thing. theres a formula for calculating the hp you'd make with a stock stall though. I know ill prolly not make the 400 unlocked but maybe locked. my goal isnt to be a dyno queen but low low 12's and high 11's with some grip and maybe some suspension