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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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im building a ls2 forged internals, d1 procharger and 3.4 pulley. HP should be around 750hp. i heard the stock gto maf is only good for 550 ish... so what maf do i buy? i heard i can use a g8 or ls3, ls7,ls9... or aftermarket? let me know thanks
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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any ideas guys
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tune it sd and forget about the maf
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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What PCM?
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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Even if you get a MAF that won't max out, your computer is limited on what it can read (assuming its a stock 4th gen fbody PCM). You should do it right and go SD.
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Even if you get a MAF that won't max out, your computer is limited on what it can read (assuming its a stock 4th gen fbody PCM). You should do it right and go SD.
Im running the e40 ls2 gto computer/ corvette.. 90mm dbw tb. i think the map and maf sensor are all in one. the weather changes her so often and im just streeting this car ive heard its best to keep it.
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Originally Posted by slow67
What PCM?
e40 ls2 2005-06 gto/ corvette computer
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Ive had the sd tune thread.. and tons of people say its great for the track but not good for street and constant weather changes
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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Good question , I am too running a 06 gto/maf.... I wanted to know this too


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Good question , I am too running a 06 gto/maf.... I wanted to know this too


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Whats your set up
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Originally Posted by firehawk68mcleod
e40 ls2 2005-06 gto/ corvette computer
Unless you want to deal with the headaches of scaling the IFR table (and then all the other tables too) I would do an SD tune.

If you think you can deal with scaling everything, I'd go with an Abaco MAF or put an LS7 card style MAF in the biggest possible tube (like 4" or maybe even larger) so it doesn't run into the Hz limit.
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Unless you want to deal with the headaches of scaling the IFR table (and then all the other tables too) I would do an SD tune.

If you think you can deal with scaling everything, I'd go with an Abaco MAF or put an LS7 card style MAF in the biggest possible tube (like 4" or maybe even larger) so it doesn't run into the Hz limit.
I ve seen that done. but you know how ls2 gtos have the map and maf sensors in on unit. where do i put the map
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anywhere after the throttle blade.

map and maf or iat and maf?

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Originally Posted by robbyredneck
anywhere after the throttle blade.
I have a alcohol injection system devils own.. but it comes with a map sensors as well.. does this mean i run two seperate maps or only one..
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Originally Posted by firehawk68mcleod
I have a alcohol injection system devils own.. but it comes with a map sensors as well.. does this mean i run two seperate maps or only one..
2.....1 for the meth injection, 1 for the PCM. Since your IAT is in your MAF sensor, you need to get a seperate one (you can buy an IAT pigtail and do it yourself, or buy the adapter harness that splits the MAF and IAT)

The factory PCM already has a MAP sensor in the intake manifold, it's not built into the MAF.
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if your map is 2 bar and you set up your pcm 2bar with a custom os(hp or efi) , i don't see why you couldnt use the same map. provided it's 0-5v. btw i use sd and see no adverse behavior when weather changes etc. most guys that say it sucks have a crappy ve tune and the maf tune is covering it up.
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Originally Posted by slow67
2.....1 for the meth injection, 1 for the PCM. Since your IAT is in your MAF sensor, you need to get a seperate one (you can buy an IAT pigtail and do it yourself, or buy the adapter harness that splits the MAF and IAT)

The factory PCM already has a MAP sensor in the intake manifold, it's not built into the MAF.
are you sure on a 2005-06 gto there different.. the iat isnt in the tb like ls1s and the map sensor is inthe maf intake unit. where ls1s are in the rear of the manifold
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Originally Posted by robbyredneck
if your map is 2 bar and you set up your pcm 2bar with a custom os(hp or efi) , i don't see why you couldnt use the same map. provided it's 0-5v. btw i use sd and see no adverse behavior when weather changes etc. most guys that say it sucks have a crappy ve tune and the maf tune is covering it up.
i believe it is a 2 bar.
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Originally Posted by firehawk68mcleod
are you sure on a 2005-06 gto there different.. the iat isnt in the tb like ls1s and the map sensor is inthe maf intake unit. where ls1s are in the rear of the manifold
Your confusing the IAT with the MAP. A MAP will ALWAYS be in the intake manifold somewhere, otherwise it can't read engine vacuum.
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speed density is fine, alot of cars used it like my old 93 Z28 lol
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