Should I get the larger MAF sensor ??
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Melting Slicks
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Should I get the larger MAF sensor ??
I am getting new Blackwing, powerduct, and a LS6 intake manifold. My Vette is a 99, I see there are different part numbers for some of these items starting with the 01 model year.
Is there any benifit in getting the newer MAF sensor and buy the parts listed as 2001 and up ?? Will my 99 throttle body mate up to a 03 intake ??
Any help would be appreciated so I don't start buying mismatched parts... Thanks.
Is there any benifit in getting the newer MAF sensor and buy the parts listed as 2001 and up ?? Will my 99 throttle body mate up to a 03 intake ??
Any help would be appreciated so I don't start buying mismatched parts... Thanks.
Melting Slicks
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You can get a wiring kit from most any of the tuners to adapt the 85mm MAF--I went ahead and put one on my stroker with the 90mm TB and FAST intake I am not sure if it would help stock cubes--some of the guys swear by the smaller unit like yours without the screen in it--forced induction guys want the biggest one they can get as the FI overloads the damn things and drives the PCM crazy--I can't remember but the MAF was not terribly expensive (by corvette standards) and since you will probably want to retune anyway do it first because there will be some tuning to do after you put it on--
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Melting Slicks
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Part of what is bringing this question to the table is.... In my quest for a LS6 intake, I have found a 2003 with, injectors, fuel rails, and throttle body. I intend to do a head cam package in the fall... looking for about 400 rwhp. I know that bigger is not nessecarily better, so I'm looking for what is the wiser thing to do for my situation.
Do I just grab the intake, get my 99 sized blackwing and airbridge... keep my Throttle body and MAF, maybe replace the MAF with a compatible after market unit?
I plan to leave all the EGR plumbing in a pile in a corner of my garage
Do I just grab the intake, get my 99 sized blackwing and airbridge... keep my Throttle body and MAF, maybe replace the MAF with a compatible after market unit?
I plan to leave all the EGR plumbing in a pile in a corner of my garage
Cruising
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...the reason people port their MAF, whether it's by physically porting it, adding MAF ends (97-00 only), or by replacing the entire unit, GMS etc..., it is to increase the engines ability to take in air...
...The 01 MAFs, including LS6 MAFs, are slightly larger than 97-00 LS1 units, and are complete housings, without MAF ends...
Read this. It explains the difference in detail:
http://www.vetteguru.com/mods/howto/#maf_tb
http://www.vetteguru.com/mods/howto/
...The 01 MAFs, including LS6 MAFs, are slightly larger than 97-00 LS1 units, and are complete housings, without MAF ends...
Read this. It explains the difference in detail:
http://www.vetteguru.com/mods/howto/#maf_tb
http://www.vetteguru.com/mods/howto/
Melting Slicks
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From: Chicagoland Area IL
Originally Posted by bluecoupe
...the reason people port their MAF, whether it's by physically porting it, adding MAF ends (97-00 only), or by replacing the entire unit, GMS etc..., it is to increase the engines ability to take in air...
...The 01 MAFs, including LS6 MAFs, are slightly larger than 97-00 LS1 units, and are complete housings, without MAF ends...
Read this. It explains the difference in detail:
http://www.vetteguru.com/mods/howto/#maf_tb
http://www.vetteguru.com/mods/howto/
...The 01 MAFs, including LS6 MAFs, are slightly larger than 97-00 LS1 units, and are complete housings, without MAF ends...
Read this. It explains the difference in detail:
http://www.vetteguru.com/mods/howto/#maf_tb
http://www.vetteguru.com/mods/howto/
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Originally Posted by see5
It will create a tuning complication and not contiribute to power on a stock cube motor.
NOT TRUE! I installed a GM 85mm MAF with screen removed on my 97 mn6,
The Vettedoctors had no problems tuning it at all.
Not sure if it made any extra power because I did multiple mods at the same time, just wanted to replace the stock unit before the dyno tune. I was very happy with 345 rwhp bolt on's only.
Safety Car
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From: Hobart, WI
Originally Posted by vetteamerica
NOT TRUE! I installed a GM 85mm MAF with screen removed on my 97 mn6,
The Vettedoctors had no problems tuning it at all.
Not sure if it made any extra power because I did multiple mods at the same time, just wanted to replace the stock unit before the dyno tune. I was very happy with 345 rwhp bolt on's only.
The Vettedoctors had no problems tuning it at all.
Not sure if it made any extra power because I did multiple mods at the same time, just wanted to replace the stock unit before the dyno tune. I was very happy with 345 rwhp bolt on's only.
True?
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From: Monticello MN
Originally Posted by George8211
I am getting new Blackwing, powerduct, and a LS6 intake manifold. My Vette is a 99, I see there are different part numbers for some of these items starting with the 01 model year.
Is there any benifit in getting the newer MAF sensor and buy the parts listed as 2001 and up ?? Will my 99 throttle body mate up to a 03 intake ??
Any help would be appreciated so I don't start buying mismatched parts... Thanks.
Is there any benifit in getting the newer MAF sensor and buy the parts listed as 2001 and up ?? Will my 99 throttle body mate up to a 03 intake ??
Any help would be appreciated so I don't start buying mismatched parts... Thanks.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1551124878
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Last edited by C5XTASY; Jun 20, 2005 at 09:56 AM.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by RoadRebel
Not to mention the fact that the alum meter has a higher readable range than the 85mm composites.
Geroge, I have one here I can swap for your aluminum one if you want
Phil
Geroge, I have one here I can swap for your aluminum one if you want
Phil
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Originally Posted by NEPTUNEBILL
There you have it if Phil saids so you can take it to the bank---end of thread--
Actually, your statement is more right than you know
Melting Slicks
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No new maf. Instead, spend the money on a good Speed Density tune, kill 2 birds w/one stone: you get a killer PCM tune + eliminate the MAF function. Only way to go.
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From: Lansing MI
Originally Posted by George8211
I am getting new Blackwing, powerduct, and a LS6 intake manifold. My Vette is a 99, I see there are different part numbers for some of these items starting with the 01 model year.
Is there any benifit in getting the newer MAF sensor and buy the parts listed as 2001 and up ?? Will my 99 throttle body mate up to a 03 intake ??
Any help would be appreciated so I don't start buying mismatched parts... Thanks.
Is there any benifit in getting the newer MAF sensor and buy the parts listed as 2001 and up ?? Will my 99 throttle body mate up to a 03 intake ??
Any help would be appreciated so I don't start buying mismatched parts... Thanks.
George8211-
I'd put in the LS6 intake, injectors and call it good. So why the Blackwing and not the VaraRam? Jeff
Last edited by G-lock; Jun 20, 2005 at 09:15 PM.
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Someone else is whispering in my ear..... vararam
This is my daily driver... some times I drive in snow deeper than the inlets.
Last edited by George8211; Jun 20, 2005 at 10:36 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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Ya know, I'm looking at the VaraRam pictures thinking... Looks like such a good idea, why is the set up so potentually dangerous. I'm thinking it would great if there was some kinda access further up the system that I could open up manually if I was in high risk driving conditions.
Hummm.... thinking....
Hummm.... thinking....
Melting Slicks
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From: pawleys island sc
Originally Posted by George8211
Part of what is bringing this question to the table is.... In my quest for a LS6 intake, I have found a 2003 with, injectors, fuel rails, and throttle body. I intend to do a head cam package in the fall... looking for about 400 rwhp. I know that bigger is not nessecarily better, so I'm looking for what is the wiser thing to do for my situation.
Do I just grab the intake, get my 99 sized blackwing and airbridge... keep my Throttle body and MAF, maybe replace the MAF with a compatible after market unit?
I plan to leave all the EGR plumbing in a pile in a corner of my garage
Do I just grab the intake, get my 99 sized blackwing and airbridge... keep my Throttle body and MAF, maybe replace the MAF with a compatible after market unit?
I plan to leave all the EGR plumbing in a pile in a corner of my garage
If you're going to do all that, see my sig, then change out the MAF.