View Poll Results: Is a bigger MAF worth it for a CAM ONLY LS1???
Yes...its worth the money
27
23.28%
NO...STICK WITH STOCK
89
76.72%
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Bigger MAF....Is it worth it and do I need one??
A bigger MAF is mostly for air flow. Even if you are maxing out the MAF tables, you can still trick them. But I just started tuning MAFless on my car and it feels stronger, drives better and has better responce. Not to mention I can loose the MAF and run a free flowing tube for more flow and HP. Is this for you? Maybe not. But like others said, a larger truck MAF is nice. Remove the screen and you have some nice flow and your tuner can dial in the table for you.
If your stocker is bad, get a factory 85mm off of here or ebay. Don't waist money on the aftermarket ones as they are most likely the exact same thing, except with thier name on it.
If your stocker is bad, get a factory 85mm off of here or ebay. Don't waist money on the aftermarket ones as they are most likely the exact same thing, except with thier name on it.
My MAF is bad right now and I need to order one Monday. I was told an 03 ZO6 Maf was the way to go? I like the price on the truck MAF for sure. What's the difference other than no screen on the Zo6 MAF. Which is better for my application.
Sorry to hijack but this thread is timely!!!!!!
Sorry to hijack but this thread is timely!!!!!!
Keep the stock MAF & don't remove the screen. The screen is used to increase the speed of the air moving through the MAF during part throttle. During WOT, the screen is not much of a restriction. Is 7 more peak HP worth the low end torque loss that comes from slowing air flow through the MAF @ partial throttle? In a street car, I think it's better to keep the screen. Why slow the air speed down early in order reduce a little resistance in an area seldom seen (high RPM under WOT)?
Based on the principles of streamline flow, smaller area = faster flow. Smaller area also means more restriction. The question is @ what point does the screens restriction become an issue. Some say in the 500HP range others claim in the 600 HP range. The screens main purpose is to increase the speed of the air that passes through the MAF during part throttle. Removing the screen will increase peak HP @ the expense of low end torque. A good alternative that I have read is to switch to a screened truck 85 mm MAF & re-calibrate the software to the truck MAF frequency settings; or just keep the stock MAF. I'm in the "it's good into the 600HP range group of opinion." I use the stock MAF w/ the exit side sleeve (after the sensors) gutted. The exit MAF end cross splitter is removed. The entry into the MAF is stock, screened & cross member is in place).
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Stop nickle and diming your next power upgrades, i.e. $1xx here, $1xx there....Listen to what people are telling you. Save your money and INVEST in something worthwhile. NOT A REPLACEMENT MAF!
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I've changed for a 85mm MAF.
Why :
-I've got hptuners so I can tune it
-I've a 99 Corvette, 01+ are equiped with the 85mm MAF.
So I've ordered a 01+ Aftermarket Air Box ... and a 85mm MAF on Ebay ($25)
Worth it for me !
Why :
-I've got hptuners so I can tune it
-I've a 99 Corvette, 01+ are equiped with the 85mm MAF.
So I've ordered a 01+ Aftermarket Air Box ... and a 85mm MAF on Ebay ($25)
Worth it for me !
Yeah, listen to this guy.. He sounds like a wealth of knowledge..
I purchased a Delphi 85mm MAF for $50.00, and $40.00 for the 5 pin harness (Casper elec.).. < than $100.00 for a more crisp throttle response, and a few extra horses to boot...Not a bad INVESTMENT IMO...
Once i throw my new TF215's,85mm lid,maf,FAST 90... i would say they were well worth the extra $$$..Not hardly a waste of $$...
Just my .02... ( which means about as much as yours)
I purchased a Delphi 85mm MAF for $50.00, and $40.00 for the 5 pin harness (Casper elec.).. < than $100.00 for a more crisp throttle response, and a few extra horses to boot...Not a bad INVESTMENT IMO...
Once i throw my new TF215's,85mm lid,maf,FAST 90... i would say they were well worth the extra $$$..Not hardly a waste of $$...
Just my .02... ( which means about as much as yours)
