maf vs map
02-20-2011, 07:06 AM
#1
maf vs map so im going to turbo a ctsv, against all odds, ill make it work. so when i get this thing tuned... whats the best tune type you go with... i was wondering if i should upgrade to an ls3 cartridge style maf or stick with the stock ls2 maf... or can you go to a full out MAP sensor, as they have both. or in the tuning just go with a speed density tune... i dont know a ton on tuning, but just wanted a little more in GM world. any input would be appreciated
02-23-2011, 01:38 PM
#3
I know the problem with GM MAF's has always been that they output frequency instead of voltage...So they max out easily and there's no way that I know of to extend the signal. In the Ford world, the MAF's output voltage for their signal, and it's easy to extend their range and make big power(900+ rwhp with a Lightning MAF).
I don't know about the LS3 MAF at all, but I'm assuming it's in the same boat as the previous models.
That being said, a speed density tune with a 3-bar MAP will likely be easier and more reliable to make power with. You can get away with the MAF in a blow-through configuration if you're not looking to make too much power. I'm sure the pro LS1 tuners on here can shed some light.
I don't know about the LS3 MAF at all, but I'm assuming it's in the same boat as the previous models.
That being said, a speed density tune with a 3-bar MAP will likely be easier and more reliable to make power with. You can get away with the MAF in a blow-through configuration if you're not looking to make too much power. I'm sure the pro LS1 tuners on here can shed some light.
02-23-2011, 05:01 PM
#4
I know the problem with GM MAF's has always been that they output frequency instead of voltage...So they max out easily and there's no way that I know of to extend the signal. In the Ford world, the MAF's output voltage for their signal, and it's easy to extend their range and make big power(900+ rwhp with a Lightning MAF).
I don't know about the LS3 MAF at all, but I'm assuming it's in the same boat as the previous models.
That being said, a speed density tune with a 3-bar MAP will likely be easier and more reliable to make power with. You can get away with the MAF in a blow-through configuration if you're not looking to make too much power. I'm sure the pro LS1 tuners on here can shed some light.
I don't know about the LS3 MAF at all, but I'm assuming it's in the same boat as the previous models.
That being said, a speed density tune with a 3-bar MAP will likely be easier and more reliable to make power with. You can get away with the MAF in a blow-through configuration if you're not looking to make too much power. I'm sure the pro LS1 tuners on here can shed some light.
