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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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Question turbo... MAF or speed density?

how is everyone doing it with their turbo setup??
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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Speed Density
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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A MAF system is fine also if you are not going to be exceeding the airflow limits in the PCM.
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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what all do i have to do to convert it to speed density?? were does it get its IAT's from to correct timing
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by denali_on_26's
what all do i have to do to convert it to speed density?? were does it get its IAT's from to correct timing
use a 2 bar map sensor. and get a threaded iat sensor for a vette and cut the maf plug in off and wire into the iat wires
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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i'm sure i could search but this is easier

were do i get a 2 bar map sensor
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IM still running the MAF.
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by stock48
IM still running the MAF.
And you are tuning blind once you max the maf...


2 bar sensors from your local dealership.

GM P/N: 12580698 AC Delco: 213-1631
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the MAF is usually good to about 500rwhp
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Originally Posted by Wilde Racing
And you are tuning blind once you max the maf...


2 bar sensors from your local dealership.

GM P/N: 12580698 AC Delco: 213-1631
those are expensive from the dealer, i tried gettin one from a cobalt and they are asking around 400 bucks. i went to devils own injection, theirs are for sale for 65 i think, but i cant get a hold of them... anyone else???

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the MAF is usually good to about 500rwhp
really?! thats all their good for?
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