quite noticable gains with MAFT

4geze63 · Jan 3, 2005

I recently added a upper ic pipe with 3" gm maf, 650cc

So basically I have a homedepot intake with a K&N stuck on the end with no mas inside.
Prior to this I had the stock 1g intake tube,stock mas,(honeycombs on), injectors, and 1c pipe.

Now for anyone looking into getting the gm maf, I forone can say it has been th best mod Ive done in some time.

rightnow im only running 11 psi and am basically untunned. I have the maft set to the injectors and the minor adjustments from the afc and the car feels much faster, deffinatly quicker spool aswell as much louder, easily enough to turn heads (love it).

just though I would write is up incase anyone needs help deciding wether ornot to get the maft

2GenDsm · Jan 4, 2005

That's awesome, I can't wait to order mine. I was hoping that it would improve performance as advirtised. Was it a pain to install ?

4geze63 · Jan 4, 2005

I actually has a local shop install it because they were making me a custom upper ic pipe. it is very easy also, only 1 wire to splice.

fostytou · Jan 5, 2005

I got a T04B-H3

From the reading I did it seemed like a Hacked maf would be worth it since I'm rocking DSMLink, so I didn't go for the MAF since you still have to get the maft with dsmlink. If I really hate the late spool I'll probably do this first and look into a tubular manni.

suicidal2af · Jan 5, 2005

fostytou said:
I got a T04B-H3

From the reading I did it seemed like a Hacked maf would be worth it since I'm rocking DSMLink, so I didn't go for the MAF since you still have to get the maft with dsmlink. If I really hate the late spool I'll probably do this first and look into a tubular manni.

If you've got the cash, gm maf/maft are the way to go. A hacked maf is going to let in unmetered air, and even with DSMLink's compensation for it, it is by no means 100% accurate. Get a maft, zero everything out.

Also, a tubular manifold will spool a turbo slower, but will have a higher topend. A log mani will spool faster, but sacrifice topend.

When it comes to cars and power, pick one:

Strong lowend, weak topend.
Weak lowend, strong topend.

Can't have both

SUPER fly TSI · Jan 5, 2005

hi im new and i would like to know what the gm maf is?

thanks
Matt

spyder678 · Jan 5, 2005

its the mass air flow meter off of a gm vehicle

talontsi01 · Jan 5, 2005

SUPER fly TSI said:
hi im new and i would like to know what the gm maf is?

thanks
Matt

The gm maf is a mass air flow sensor that measures air coming into the engine. It is a very common maf taken off gm vehicles and used in part with the translator (www.ramchargers.com) to create a rough air/fuel controller for our cars. The 3" or 3.5" gm mafs that can be used with the translator flow much more air than the stock maf. The translator also can be used to compensate for larger injectors down the line if needed.

Masakari · Jan 5, 2005

is this the mod you should do if you plan on running a atmosphere venting BOV?

is there a write up on this available? im still a little confused by all this turbo stuff...do this dont do that..if you do this you have to do that...unless!!! all very confusing

CarTrader29 · Jan 5, 2005

yes you can vent the BOV with a GM maf

Quasimondo · Jan 5, 2005

Masakari said:
is this the mod you should do if you plan on running a atmosphere venting BOV?

is there a write up on this available? im still a little confused by all this turbo stuff...do this dont do that..if you do this you have to do that...unless!!! all very confusing

Car Hacks and Mods for Dummies is the perfect book for you. It's a great beginner's guide for how to properly modify your car and it covers every major mod group: Engines, suspension, interior, exterior, the do's and dont's, etc. It even has legal disclaimers to warn you if a mod you're about to perform will com in conflict with local/state/federal vehicle guidelines. Trust me, if you want to get a basic good understanding of how different modifications will work with your vehicle (or for any vehicle in general), this is the third most important book you should get (behind the Chilton's and Haynes' manuals).

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...002-5761393-2437637?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

4geze63 · Jan 5, 2005

I tried venting before the gm maf and it wasnt too too bad, but with the maf on it deffinatly runs more consistant.

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