still need MAF mainly just the SCREEN
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still need MAF mainly just the SCREEN
all i need is the MAF screen i have the maf unless you want to sell me both cheap, but i just need the screen i have stuff for trade as well just lmk what you need i have granatelli maf used 1k miles almost new in original box, stock 94 air boxes, elbows, urethane motor mounts etc
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Thats my point. Why do you need a screen?? I dont have one either an I would suppose most of the other members on this board dont either. It restrictive to air flow. and I,m sure nothin big enough to take out you maf wire is going to make it past your air cleaner.
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Don't listen to Venomous. It's true, you don't NEED a screen in order for your MAF to work. But it does need the screen in order for the PCM to accurately know the amount of air that the engine is taking in. Of course, the MAF calibration could be adjusted in the PCM but I'm sure you already know that, which is more than likely the reason not to use the aftermarket MAF that you already have or a descreened one. Unless you have tuning software and a flow bench readily available, there is little to no gain to be had by descreening your MAF. In some cases, I've seen/heard of cars LOSING HP/Torque by uncalibrated MAF sensors.
Honestly, until someone can post ACTUAL flow numbers between a stock and unscreened MAF, there's no reason to unscreen a perfectly working one. If anything, the screen would help straighten out the airflow as it enters the intake, which is always a good thing.
I can MAYBE see where a heads and cammed or even stroked LT1 might see a slight difference in what it puts down but honestly, is 2-3 hp really worth the hassle to PROPERLY modify your MAF? I doubt it. At that point in a build, it would just make sense to buy an aftermarket unit or do a custom set-up using a Z06 or similiar mass airflow sensor.
bstieboydp, i will look tonight for a screened MAF sensor and let you know tomorrow. I probably have one or two somewhere.
Honestly, until someone can post ACTUAL flow numbers between a stock and unscreened MAF, there's no reason to unscreen a perfectly working one. If anything, the screen would help straighten out the airflow as it enters the intake, which is always a good thing.
I can MAYBE see where a heads and cammed or even stroked LT1 might see a slight difference in what it puts down but honestly, is 2-3 hp really worth the hassle to PROPERLY modify your MAF? I doubt it. At that point in a build, it would just make sense to buy an aftermarket unit or do a custom set-up using a Z06 or similiar mass airflow sensor.
bstieboydp, i will look tonight for a screened MAF sensor and let you know tomorrow. I probably have one or two somewhere.
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thanks fbody bros very informative post and i appreciate you looking for me, although i knew most of it already from reading and researching i just havnt been able to track a screen down, im looking to get my car dyno tuned soon and i definately want the stock maf w. screen in there when i do it
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Don't listen to Venomous. It's true, you don't NEED a screen in order for your MAF to work. But it does need the screen in order for the PCM to accurately know the amount of air that the engine is taking in. Of course, the MAF calibration could be adjusted in the PCM but I'm sure you already know that, which is more than likely the reason not to use the aftermarket MAF that you already have or a descreened one. Unless you have tuning software and a flow bench readily available, there is little to no gain to be had by descreening your MAF. In some cases, I've seen/heard of cars LOSING HP/Torque by uncalibrated MAF sensors.
Honestly, until someone can post ACTUAL flow numbers between a stock and unscreened MAF, there's no reason to unscreen a perfectly working one. If anything, the screen would help straighten out the airflow as it enters the intake, which is always a good thing.
I can MAYBE see where a heads and cammed or even stroked LT1 might see a slight difference in what it puts down but honestly, is 2-3 hp really worth the hassle to PROPERLY modify your MAF? I doubt it. At that point in a build, it would just make sense to buy an aftermarket unit or do a custom set-up using a Z06 or similiar mass airflow sensor.
bstieboydp, i will look tonight for a screened MAF sensor and let you know tomorrow. I probably have one or two somewhere.
Honestly, until someone can post ACTUAL flow numbers between a stock and unscreened MAF, there's no reason to unscreen a perfectly working one. If anything, the screen would help straighten out the airflow as it enters the intake, which is always a good thing.
I can MAYBE see where a heads and cammed or even stroked LT1 might see a slight difference in what it puts down but honestly, is 2-3 hp really worth the hassle to PROPERLY modify your MAF? I doubt it. At that point in a build, it would just make sense to buy an aftermarket unit or do a custom set-up using a Z06 or similiar mass airflow sensor.
bstieboydp, i will look tonight for a screened MAF sensor and let you know tomorrow. I probably have one or two somewhere.
It's true, you don't NEED a screen in order for your MAF to work. .................................................. .......................................
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