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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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I am a new owner of a stock '94 Coupe w/42,000 and auto trans.
What is the general opinion of replacing the MAF Sensor w/ a new "HI-Flow" performance one. Is the $300 worth it? Does the computer need reprogramming? Do they really help or hurt things.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Most here believe it's a waste of money!!
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Use your money elsewhere
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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Funny....most of the Corvette magazines who claim to be vette enthusiasts say they work wonders. I guess the money is worth the deception.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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I should have said "Corvette Parts & Accessories catalogs" instead of magazines. The magazine people are great.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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Yes general consensus is they are worthless.

And yes you would need reprogramming. There are 4 separate MAF calibration tables in the computer on your car (and mine) and it would take a fair amount of testing to get those absolutely right.

For $300 you could so some roller rockers or a few other things.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1879638

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1874880
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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Default I agree... Waste of money

I m new to the forum and also the V8 cars. I was a former Rotary man, which nobody cares about. I have 96 lt4, and put in one of those MAF's for Granetelli or whatever it is and spent 400 dollars on it. Didnt feel a thing. If you didnt upgrade exhaust. I know thats where to start. I put muffler eliminators and an x pipe at a local exhaust shop for 500 and i felt a differece.
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I might be alone in saying this, but... Before you start modding, make sure you check things such as the Opti and water pump, especially on a car that will soon be 14 years old.

Oh, and the "upgraded" MAF sensors are a waste.
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