LS6 MAF on LS1
LS6 MAF on LS1...not your average question!! Alrighty everyone, here's the question that i know what answers will be said, but please read my reasoning and my current mods (In SIG) before jumping to any conclusions.
Im looking at an LS6 MAF "tuned" for my 98 LS1, cost $149. I understand that it'll probably get me NO gains, im okay with that. Here's my reasons:
1- My current MAF is shot anyway, need a new one to pass SMOG.
2- looking ahead: I have LTs sitting in my garage right now, And i'll also be throwing on LS6 manifold and a ported TB in the near future, too. Which means i'll have full intake AND exhaust. I only want to buy a MAF once, not twice.
3- After intake/exhuast installed, I'll be doing a full tune, so my tuner can tweak with the entire system anyway.
Given all these reasons, would you guys who have experience with almost full bolt-ons and a cam still say the LS6 MAF would be a waste of $$$, and sticking with a new OEM replacement is my best bet?? Or is this an acceptable risk, and even if I see no gains, its about half the price of an SLP or GMS MAF?
Thanks for your time and input
-Charlie
Im looking at an LS6 MAF "tuned" for my 98 LS1, cost $149. I understand that it'll probably get me NO gains, im okay with that. Here's my reasons:
1- My current MAF is shot anyway, need a new one to pass SMOG.
2- looking ahead: I have LTs sitting in my garage right now, And i'll also be throwing on LS6 manifold and a ported TB in the near future, too. Which means i'll have full intake AND exhaust. I only want to buy a MAF once, not twice.
3- After intake/exhuast installed, I'll be doing a full tune, so my tuner can tweak with the entire system anyway.
Given all these reasons, would you guys who have experience with almost full bolt-ons and a cam still say the LS6 MAF would be a waste of $$$, and sticking with a new OEM replacement is my best bet?? Or is this an acceptable risk, and even if I see no gains, its about half the price of an SLP or GMS MAF?
Thanks for your time and input
-Charlie
Last edited by Mystic 98 TA; Apr 14, 2007 at 06:11 AM.
I dont know, but with a ported throttle body, Ive got to think it would help some. Seems priced right and you need a MAF anyway. What the heck, go for it. You'll have to change your tuning tables though.
Originally Posted by Mystic 98 TA
Im looking at an LS6 MAF "tuned" for my 98 LS1, cost $149.
You aren't going to find a MAF "Tuned" for anything. They don't come pre-tuned. Pick up a stocker for cheaper and just replace. It is not the fact that you won't get more power as much as throwing a blue horse in with the white ones. I would replace it stock for stock unless you are tuning to go SD and deleting the MAF all together.
I suppose "tuned" is the wrong word. Heres the link LS1speed:
GMS 85mm Z06 Conversion Kit
--> "Specifically calibrated for your 98-02 LS1 powered F-body. Includes current 2001 ZO6 85mm Maf meter, sleeve, clamp and wiring harness adapter"
orangeapeel: I guess I should have put that up in the first post. So I'll see no benefit, but is there a harm in having the LS6 MAF on there... or am i still thinking in "noob-think"?
GMS 85mm Z06 Conversion Kit
--> "Specifically calibrated for your 98-02 LS1 powered F-body. Includes current 2001 ZO6 85mm Maf meter, sleeve, clamp and wiring harness adapter"
orangeapeel: I guess I should have put that up in the first post. So I'll see no benefit, but is there a harm in having the LS6 MAF on there... or am i still thinking in "noob-think"?
Lol @ noob-think!
Yeah, you will have the same results. I would only do it for 2 reasons.
1. Going with a 90/90 setup.
2. Replacing the stocker, and going with the 90/90 setup in the future.
I will be the first to tell ya. I have a Delphi 85mm on my Z28. It does have an SD tune for spring and summer, but I plug the maf back in for winter and fall (Seems to run better, I don't know why). Basically that is the same as the ZO6 maf. It would have been a waste of money if I didnt pick it up at a swap meet for 45$.
Only reason I did it. Plus I was able to sell my stocker for about 75. So I made money off of switching, and lucked out that I had EFI Live to make sure that I wasn't hurting anything. I saw no dyno difference and no street difference in switching. Just makes your Mechanical ***** larger to say that you have an 85mm vs. a 75mm MAF.
Yeah, you will have the same results. I would only do it for 2 reasons.
1. Going with a 90/90 setup.
2. Replacing the stocker, and going with the 90/90 setup in the future.
I will be the first to tell ya. I have a Delphi 85mm on my Z28. It does have an SD tune for spring and summer, but I plug the maf back in for winter and fall (Seems to run better, I don't know why). Basically that is the same as the ZO6 maf. It would have been a waste of money if I didnt pick it up at a swap meet for 45$.
Only reason I did it. Plus I was able to sell my stocker for about 75. So I made money off of switching, and lucked out that I had EFI Live to make sure that I wasn't hurting anything. I saw no dyno difference and no street difference in switching. Just makes your Mechanical ***** larger to say that you have an 85mm vs. a 75mm MAF.
Originally Posted by orangeapeel
Just makes your Mechanical ***** larger to say that you have an 85mm vs. a 75mm MAF.
...isnt that why you got your LS1 in the first place?? Remember, any one of us on this site could be driving a Civic... God knows that MY Mechanical ***** thanks me every day for sticking with the LS1.
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