maf ends question
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some of these guys are right. even IF your car likes it, it's not worth destroying other functions over 2-3 h.p. that you wont even feel. that's why i laugh when people get into exhaust performance debates. pick what SOUND u like, because the difference in performance is negligable. what, 3-4 ponies? yeah, SURE u can feel the difference. back to the original question; the decision is painfully obvious. use your time and money towards better upgrades.
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I agree with you faethor except when it comes to Flowmaster exhaust for fbodies. It is absolutely horrible in comparison to the rest. Excluding that one, all the other catbacks basically flow the same so you should go with the sound you like.
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unless your maf is reaching max output , there is no reason to modify it. The ecu uses the maf for alot more than fueling. Datalog your maf with efilive and see if it needs it.
Removing the honeycomb is silly on a maf. That just causes turbulence and incorrect maf readings. They didn't put them there to collect leaves lol
Removing the honeycomb is silly on a maf. That just causes turbulence and incorrect maf readings. They didn't put them there to collect leaves lol
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From: san clemente, ca
Originally Posted by Camaro SS 2002
Stick with the whole Stock MAF IMO.
if you have the stock exhaust, (not slp dual dual, ect)
you will pick up a little power from exhaust.
But like was said above, buy exhaust based on sound, and the hp is a bonus.
if you need power, headers are where you should spend the money, (and a cutout)
Ryan
you will pick up a little power from exhaust.
But like was said above, buy exhaust based on sound, and the hp is a bonus.
if you need power, headers are where you should spend the money, (and a cutout)
Ryan
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From: Pasadena, CA
Originally Posted by SLIDER
Hey 02 SS in Pasadena CA. Have you dyno'd after adding Magnaflow? I have an 02 SS 6M as well, and am thinking about upgrading stock exhaust, but need some dynoproven results before spending $$.....thx
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Verdad Gallardo a friend picked up around 10-15 hp from a flowmaster, going to a magnaflow.
I have also heard the 1 hp magnaflow vs cutout number before.... (still deciding if i should weld a cutout on my magnaflow before i install it... )
Ryan.
I have also heard the 1 hp magnaflow vs cutout number before.... (still deciding if i should weld a cutout on my magnaflow before i install it... )
Ryan.
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From: Earth
Originally Posted by samz28
Removing the honeycomb is silly on a maf. That just causes turbulence and incorrect maf readings. They didn't put them there to collect leaves lol
you want the honeycomb on any maf situation where there is not straight air coming in to the maf.
the f-body this is the case, you its a good idea
the trucks,and vette, have a striagher airpath, so it is not as big of a deal.
Ryan
the f-body this is the case, you its a good idea
the trucks,and vette, have a striagher airpath, so it is not as big of a deal.
Ryan
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