Remove ZO6 MAF screen
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Remove ZO6 MAF screen
Hey guys I just purchased the ZO6 Maf from Sam Taylor the non programmed one and will have PCMFORLESS program it to work with my LT1. I will be also purchasing the pigtail from ramchargers.com. My question is this, there is one screen on the MAF and would it hurt to remove it. My stock LT1 doesn't have the screens. thanks
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there is no reason to remove the screen, it will no increase the airflow.
the screen helps make sure there is uniform airflow over the maf for proper readings, and stops any debris incase something got by the filter.
the screen helps make sure there is uniform airflow over the maf for proper readings, and stops any debris incase something got by the filter.
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well mine came with it, the screen is on the entrance side of the MAF there is no screen on the side that attaches to the throttle body. So it wouldn't make any difference with or with out it??
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The 2002+ ZO6s don't have screens. I bought mine from Dal. I asked if there was a different part number for the later model ones - I am pretty sure they only have one part number now (no screen).
To answer the question - go for it
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Ryan
To answer the question - go for it
.Ryan
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Originally posted by 97_TA_WS6
So it wouldn't make any difference with or with out it??
So it wouldn't make any difference with or with out it??
why do people have a hard time understanding this
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Originally posted by got_hp?
REMOVING THE SCREEN WILL NOT GIVE YOU ANY PERFORMANCE GAINS[/SIZE]
why do people have a hard time understanding this
REMOVING THE SCREEN WILL NOT GIVE YOU ANY PERFORMANCE GAINS[/SIZE]
why do people have a hard time understanding this
Ryan
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Originally posted by 96-speed
The 405hp ZO6 has a !MAF screen along with a few other tricks from the earlier 385hp one. Draw your own conclusions unless you have track/dyno numbers to compare.
Ryan
The 405hp ZO6 has a !MAF screen along with a few other tricks from the earlier 385hp one. Draw your own conclusions unless you have track/dyno numbers to compare.
Ryan
engine can intake X amount of air
maf screen can flow more greater than X needed by the engine.
the screen is not a restriction unless you have a very highly modded engine.
explain where the performance gains come from, since you are not increasing the amount of air?
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Originally posted by got_hp?
ok.......this takes some basic logic......lets follow along
engine can intake X amount of air
maf screen can flow more greater than X needed by the engine.
the screen is not a restriction unless you have a very highly modded engine.
explain where the performance gains come from, since you are not increasing the amount of air?
ok.......this takes some basic logic......lets follow along
engine can intake X amount of air
maf screen can flow more greater than X needed by the engine.
the screen is not a restriction unless you have a very highly modded engine.
explain where the performance gains come from, since you are not increasing the amount of air?
My turn...
Why do aftermarket MAF sensors come without a screen?
Why did GM remove the screen the newer LS6s (that make more HP).
You can say it doesn't help all you want. I can say it does help until I'm blue in the face. Until you or I do a dyno/track test back to back with each MAF, its silly to get into a pissing contest. I'm using logic (posted above) to base my claim that, however small, it helps.
Ryan