Hp estimate
04-01-2009, 09:45 PM
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The maf doesnt look factory to me but i emailed the guy i got the car from and he said "The MAF is a factory custom machined 3". its all aluminum and looks aftermarket to me
04-02-2009, 12:39 AM
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There are stores on ebay that sell maf's like that. Never underestimate stupid people, theyll getcha evry time haha. I wouldent even use it to be honest.
04-03-2009, 04:10 PM
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No those are bad too, at best they make tuning harder, sometimes almost impossible and the electronics in them are highly unreliable.
A completely stock MAF with screen is actually the best choice for most builds.
Almost anything can be made to work but is rarely worth the effort in tuning they cause.
It is a sensor, all it has to do is accurately report airflow to the pcm without being a restriction. If you start porting them or things like that the pcm can no longer accurately interperet the information unless you go back and reprogram the pcm for that exact modification, not something that can be easily done.
The sensor works by heating resistors to a set resistance the frequency of the signal needed to get that reisistance is what the pcm sees. Porting it or changing the internal opening atall will slow the air for any given flow which will endup causing less cooling to the resistors and the pcm wont be able to "see" that additional airflow. It can be reprogrammed, but since the stock sensor is NOT a restriction till far above the power you are headed for it would all just be a waste of effort.
I have tried some other MAFs and would not recommend any of them over stock just yet.
A completely stock MAF with screen is actually the best choice for most builds.
Almost anything can be made to work but is rarely worth the effort in tuning they cause.
It is a sensor, all it has to do is accurately report airflow to the pcm without being a restriction. If you start porting them or things like that the pcm can no longer accurately interperet the information unless you go back and reprogram the pcm for that exact modification, not something that can be easily done.
The sensor works by heating resistors to a set resistance the frequency of the signal needed to get that reisistance is what the pcm sees. Porting it or changing the internal opening atall will slow the air for any given flow which will endup causing less cooling to the resistors and the pcm wont be able to "see" that additional airflow. It can be reprogrammed, but since the stock sensor is NOT a restriction till far above the power you are headed for it would all just be a waste of effort.
I have tried some other MAFs and would not recommend any of them over stock just yet.
04-03-2009, 04:12 PM
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No those are bad too, at best they make tuning harder, sometimes almost impossible and the electronics in them are highly unreliable.
A completely stock MAF with screen is actually the best choice for most builds.
Almost anything can be made to work but is rarely worth the effort in tuning they cause.
It is a sensor, all it has to do is accurately report airflow to the pcm without being a restriction. If you start porting them or things like that the pcm can no longer accurately interperet the information unless you go back and reprogram the pcm for that exact modification, not something that can be easily done.
The sensor works by heating resistors to a set resistance the frequency of the signal needed to get that reisistance is what the pcm sees. Porting it or changing the internal opening atall will slow the air for any given flow which will endup causing less cooling to the resistors and the pcm wont be able to "see" that additional airflow. It can be reprogrammed, but since the stock sensor is NOT a restriction till far above the power you are headed for it would all just be a waste of effort.
I have tried some other MAFs and would not recommend any of them over stock just yet.
A completely stock MAF with screen is actually the best choice for most builds.
Almost anything can be made to work but is rarely worth the effort in tuning they cause.
It is a sensor, all it has to do is accurately report airflow to the pcm without being a restriction. If you start porting them or things like that the pcm can no longer accurately interperet the information unless you go back and reprogram the pcm for that exact modification, not something that can be easily done.
The sensor works by heating resistors to a set resistance the frequency of the signal needed to get that reisistance is what the pcm sees. Porting it or changing the internal opening atall will slow the air for any given flow which will endup causing less cooling to the resistors and the pcm wont be able to "see" that additional airflow. It can be reprogrammed, but since the stock sensor is NOT a restriction till far above the power you are headed for it would all just be a waste of effort.
I have tried some other MAFs and would not recommend any of them over stock just yet.
06-19-2009, 02:48 AM
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i never really got a good answer to my question.. im still working on this build, and wondering what i can expect for hp when its done, and what little things i can change (dont have much money right now) to help it out? I dont care if you think it'll be a turd when its done just gie me some honest answers afterall i got this motor for a hell of a steal in the first place. thanks
06-19-2009, 08:50 AM
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If I did a gear swap on my 97 cam/full bolt on car ( cam is a GM846) how could I strengthen the stock rear so that i don't blow it to bits, i know the girdle is helpful, any other parts I could use? Links to them?
