Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

port and polish MAF?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 12:12 PM
  #1  
smg267's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 986
Likes: 1
From: PA
Question port and polish MAF?

Ok so I decided not to destroy my factory MAF sensor and have found a donor for pretty cheap. I was looking at the installuniversity site and they hacked apart the inside of the metal housing. I have an 01 Z/28 and don't remember if I even have that housing in there. I know someone is gonna say look. But my car is in the shop waiting on my ls7 clutch set up. Any help would be greatly appreciated. They said it will cause the car to run leaner? And that is better? I am just planning on experimenting with the other one and putting my stock one back in if it sucks. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions. If anyone ported and polished theirs that would be help.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 12:15 PM
  #2  
GuitsBoy's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 6,249
Likes: 3
From: Long Island, NY
Default

unless you have the means and ability to tune for the MAF, keep it stock.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 12:18 PM
  #3  
staringback05's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 6,695
Likes: 2
Default

yes...dont touch it please, to many people mess it up or blow money on a aftermarket one....porting the tb is a good idea though
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 12:44 PM
  #4  
TheBlurLS1's Avatar
That's what she said...
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,954
Likes: 2
From: Nederland Texas
Default

I could drill a 2" hole in my intake manifold, which would make the car run pretty lean, but would that be good?

Don't mess with the MAF. If you want to hack up another one go ahead, but your results may be less than stellar.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 01:21 PM
  #5  
staringback05's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 6,695
Likes: 2
Default

lol he can send it to me, ill descreen it twice and denode it for free
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 02:59 PM
  #6  
smg267's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 986
Likes: 1
From: PA
Default

so you think hacking up the other would be a waste of time? Stellar it says in your signature you port your maf and throttle body. did you notice a diffrence. I def want to get my throttle body port and polished but want a donor to do this so I can go back to stock if I ever need too. Are all throttle bodys the same from year to year? Is a 99 the same as a 01? Like wise 98-02?
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 03:24 PM
  #7  
TheBlurLS1's Avatar
That's what she said...
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,954
Likes: 2
From: Nederland Texas
Default

Originally Posted by smg267
so you think hacking up the other would be a waste of time? Stellar it says in your signature you port your maf and throttle body. did you notice a diffrence. I def want to get my throttle body port and polished but want a donor to do this so I can go back to stock if I ever need too. Are all throttle bodys the same from year to year? Is a 99 the same as a 01? Like wise 98-02?
I would not tweak the MAF at all. The 98-99 throttle bodies have a smaller "cam", the part that the cable passes over and rotates when you press the gas pedal. You only need to remove the throttle body blade, remove the shaft, and swap it with yours to make it work.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 04:03 PM
  #8  
smg267's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 986
Likes: 1
From: PA
Default

Thanks for the info! You guys are always more than helpful. I can't imagine all the stupid **** I would have done to my car without the knowledge of this forum!
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 04:08 PM
  #9  
TheBlurLS1's Avatar
That's what she said...
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,954
Likes: 2
From: Nederland Texas
Default

That's why they pay us mods so much money.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 07:23 PM
  #10  
crazylane's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 965
Likes: 0
From: Whidbey Island, Wa.
Default

I have a 02 z 28, I was thinking about porting and polishing it my self. Will that cause any problems? I have had people tell me it is a good way to make 10 hp. is it?
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 09:34 PM
  #11  
erikthegoalie's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (29)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,269
Likes: 0
From: Margate, FL
Default

see thats where i am stuck...my post is in appearance and detailing about the polished ends i just got.....they didnt come with a screen,,,,what the hell now?
****
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 10:38 AM
  #12  
smg267's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 986
Likes: 1
From: PA
Default

They came with the screens. Some one prob took it off before you got the car. My freind went to get his car inspected when they first bought it and did that for him. It was some local shop. They cut his egr thing that was in his manifold for him and did the t/b bypass.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:53 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE