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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 10:35 AM
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Does changing MAF make a big diff. Mine is stock with no problems.
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Does changing MAF make a big diff. Mine is stock with no problems.
I don't understand you question. I will give you an answer that I THINK you want to have answered:

1. What modifications do you have done to the engine, air intake and exhaust?

2. What are your GOALS and why do you want to change the MAF?

3. What year C5 and model C5 LS1, LS6, Modded engine ect...

If you are changing the MAF on a relatively stock engine, its a TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. Your MAF in stock form has supported engines making 500HP.

NOTE! Your MAF has a screen. If you remove that screen you will significantly alter the air flow through the MAF and it will detune the PCM. It will effect the drivability and efficiency of the engine. DONT!

Are you trying to increase the performance eof the engine??

I have an 02 ZO6 making 450 RWHP with a STOCK MAF. Note.. The ZO6 MAF comes from the factory without a screen BUT, the PCM is factory tuned to not have a MAF Screen.


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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
I don't understand you question. I will give you an answer that I THINK you want to have answered:

1. What modifications do you have done to the engine, air intake and exhaust?

2. What are your GOALS and why do you want to change the MAF?

3. What year C5 and model C5 LS1, LS6, Modded engine ect...

If you are changing the MAF on a relatively stock engine, its a TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. Your MAF in stock form has supported engines making 500HP.

NOTE! Your MAF has a screen. If you remove that screen you will significantly alter the air flow through the MAF and it will detune the PCM. It will effect the drivability and efficiency of the engine. DONT!

Are you trying to increase the performance eof the engine??

I have an 02 ZO6 making 450 RWHP with a STOCK MAF. Note.. The ZO6 MAF comes from the factory without a screen BUT, the PCM is factory tuned to not have a MAF Screen.


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I have a Dyno sheet given to me from the man I bought it from it said 398 HP all I no is rear 3:42, 2.7/8 ex. Black wing intake stainless headers with no catal.its an 03.i don't thank the motor has had anything done to it .but I'm not sure.
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I have a Dyno sheet given to me from the man I bought it from it said 398 HP all I no is rear 3:42, 2.7/8 ex. Black wing intake stainless headers with no catal.its an 03.i don't thank the motor has had anything done to it .but I'm not sure.
Pretty good numbers for those mods. NOTE! Your PCM has been tuned with that MAF. So, no gains going with another MAF if yours is working properly.
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 08:42 PM
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Pretty good numbers for those mods. NOTE! Your PCM has been tuned with that MAF. So, no gains going with another MAF if yours is working properly.
Thanks for the info.do those #s sound close.all I can go by is what he told me.iv got all the rec.for the mods .iv only had the car a couple months.
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Thanks for the info.do those #s sound close.all I can go by is what he told me.iv got all the rec.for the mods .iv only had the car a couple months.
I added stainless works headers, High Flow Cats, ported TB and a vararam. Had it tuned. It netted 390 RWHP. Ide say, you are at if not above the NORM of those Mods.

I did a ported heads, cam and ported fast 90 install.. Im at 450 RWHP now.

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