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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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i wanted to know have anybody drove there car without a maf if so what was the out come?
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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I drive without mine and runs just fine. There was a noticeable improvement once the VE was dialed in.
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Like non-speed density tuned?
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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Go over on the corvette forum and take a look. Do a search on "speed density" (tuning). There's a fair amount of interest by some. There's just been a couple of threads on pros and cons.
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I run without a MAF. Click on my signature for pictures and explanations. Big power and smoother street manners with a big cam when you ditch the MAF.
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so what did ya'll use for the connection from the lid to the throttle body
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I used the stock bellows and a piece of 3.5" exhaust tubing, the same length as the MAF.
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I used the stock bellows and a piece of 3.5" exhaust tubing, the same length as the MAF.

so how did it run with out the tuning.
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Your car wont run without the tubing. It may start up, but probably wont stay running. You need a speed density tune for it to work.
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so even if i get all the tubing for it, it still wouldnt run good until i get the speed density tune
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