Slp 85mm Maf
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On The Tree
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Medina,Ohio
Slp 85mm Maf I put one on my car and it seemed to work out. After alot of reading, I was affraid it would turn out to be snake oil. But my car seems to have better throttle response, and it spun more then usual in first so I think it worked out.
The "stock" maf I took out was descreened. The previouse owner must have done that.
Of course this is all seat of the pants, but I figured I would report my findings.
The "stock" maf I took out was descreened. The previouse owner must have done that.
Of course this is all seat of the pants, but I figured I would report my findings.
TECH Addict
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: England
So is your only other performance mod a lid?
The aftermarket MAF does one thing and one thing only. It essentailly gives false information to the PCM which in turn leans out the car. The better a/f will increase HP.
You could acheive exactly the same result by tuning with the stock MAF to lean out the a/f.
Where you will run into problems, is the SLP MAF is designed to work on an otherwise stock setup. If you add other performance parts (exhausts, headers, intake, TB, cam, heads) this false information will be drastically wrong which will cause adverse side affects. Probably way too lean, so lack of fuel, detonation and KR.
The only solution is to go and have a tune to correct the MAF readings. But a stock MAF would still have done just as good a job and by tuning you will totally negated the fact of buying the aftermarket one.
If you plan on no more mods then although not the best route the SLP MAF can be considered a performance upgrade which yielded more HP.
But beyond this it will just become an expensive add on which does not enhance or gain HP over a stock tuned MAF or a SD tune.
However, if you're happy then none of this means anything.
The aftermarket MAF does one thing and one thing only. It essentailly gives false information to the PCM which in turn leans out the car. The better a/f will increase HP.
You could acheive exactly the same result by tuning with the stock MAF to lean out the a/f.
Where you will run into problems, is the SLP MAF is designed to work on an otherwise stock setup. If you add other performance parts (exhausts, headers, intake, TB, cam, heads) this false information will be drastically wrong which will cause adverse side affects. Probably way too lean, so lack of fuel, detonation and KR.
The only solution is to go and have a tune to correct the MAF readings. But a stock MAF would still have done just as good a job and by tuning you will totally negated the fact of buying the aftermarket one.
If you plan on no more mods then although not the best route the SLP MAF can be considered a performance upgrade which yielded more HP.
But beyond this it will just become an expensive add on which does not enhance or gain HP over a stock tuned MAF or a SD tune.
However, if you're happy then none of this means anything.
Staging Lane
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 55
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From: North Hills CA (panorama city)
Thats a good point. Did it myself. SLP lid, K&N, WS6 cold air Rain Defector delete , SLP MAF, SLP Smooth Bellows and SLP LM exhaust. They didn't start really working together till I got a diablo with and SLP tune.
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Joined: Feb 2003
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From: The South
Best bet is to leave the Maf stock. You might descreen it, carefully, but that is all.
Things get screwey when you mess with the MAF unless you know damn well what you are doing.
BTW: The Diablo is not a substitute for a proper dyno tune with HPTuners, LS1 Edit, etc.
Things get screwey when you mess with the MAF unless you know damn well what you are doing.
BTW: The Diablo is not a substitute for a proper dyno tune with HPTuners, LS1 Edit, etc.
