MAF screen removeing?

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Sep 14, 2004 | 10:46 AM

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MAF screen removeing?

ok on my old mustang we also have a screen that covers the mass air flow, i noticed the ls1 screen to look a lot more restrictive then the my mustangs was.

now it was allways recomened remove the screen from the musstang maf.

do you recomend the same on the ls1?

Sep 14, 2004 | 10:53 AM

RawWS6

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I think you'll get mixed reviews on this one. I know several people who have done it and said +5 hp, no problems. I've heard several people who have had lots of computer troubles afterward.

I don't think it's an "absolutely do it" thing with the ls1, it'll depend who you ask.

I still haven't done it.

Sep 14, 2004 | 11:00 AM

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I don't think it will cause a problem. However, a lot of people talk about how porting the MAF is not smart because you have unmetered air going by, resulting in a lean condition.

Sep 14, 2004 | 11:05 AM

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After reading this post:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/214752-car-runs-better-screen-back-maf.html
I would not remove mine

Sep 14, 2004 | 12:08 PM

Matt D

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you will be fine removing the screen, just don't port the maf without proper tuning...i wish i would have researched it before i ported mine.

Sep 14, 2004 | 12:36 PM

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I got a set of plastic maf ends, you can find them for around $60. I figured the screen might heat up the incoming air slightly, so maybe could cause more KR/pinging.