Intake Question
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Intake Question
What does it mean when they say a certain used intake doesn't come with "MAF sensor". Do you normally replace sensors when you change an intake?.. I thought sensors usually just get reused, and intakes only come with the intake and the clamps for installation. Hopefully this isn't a stupid question 
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What does it mean when they say a certain used intake doesn't come with "MAF sensor". Do you normally replace sensors when you change an intake?.. I thought sensors usually just get reused, and intakes only come with the intake and the clamps for installation. Hopefully this isn't a stupid question
Generally you will need a tune if you put a different MAF on the car...
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Halltech also says they require no tune because you don't get lean codes.
I will get a tune regardless of what kind of intake anyway. The mail order tunes are such good deals right now. I'm just confused about replacing MAF or just moving the stock one.
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I understand that. In fact, that's exactly what I'm asking. For example, a Halltech venom moves the MAF near throttle body, but I thought you just plug in your old sensor back there.
Halltech also says they require no tune because you don't get lean codes.
I will get a tune regardless of what kind of intake anyway. The mail order tunes are such good deals right now. I'm just confused about replacing MAF or just moving the stock one.
Halltech also says they require no tune because you don't get lean codes.
I will get a tune regardless of what kind of intake anyway. The mail order tunes are such good deals right now. I'm just confused about replacing MAF or just moving the stock one.
Quite a few tuners will move it from it's OEM location, to get a better read.
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Thanks for the responses by the way
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Look at it this way. If your intake comes with a new MAF, it probably cost $500+ and it will clearly state that you will need a tune for it to work properly.
You need to replace the MAF when you start getting way up there in HP and the car demands more air than the OEM unit can handle. It's pretty common in forced induction cars...
BTW the line on the OEM MAF has enough length relocate it to the TB
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You really don't need a tune with a cold air intake. It's such a minor thing the car will relearn new values in a short trip down the hiway. MAF not included just means to use your MAF.
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The reason why a manufacturer or vendor will state "MAF not included" is because the MAF is shown in the promotional picture. I recently sold a dog crate/kennel on Craig's list and in the picture of the crate was my dog. I know it should be obvious, but nonetheless, I stated "Dog not included".
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The reason why a manufacturer or vendor will state "MAF not included" is because the MAF is shown in the promotional picture. I recently sold a dog crate/kennel on Craig's list and in the picture of the crate was my dog. I know it should be obvious, but nonetheless, I stated "Dog not included".
I see. I never notice it.