Maf question

[blackbetty85gn]

Is there a difference between an 86/87 maf or a ls1/lt1 maf

 

[Daniel PErkins]

You betcha there is a huge difference between stock maf that was not that reliable back in 86 or 87 and certainly questionable today. The difference between the lt1 maf and the ls1 maf I believe is one is 3" diameter and the ls1 is 3.5" in diameter. You must run a maf translator for either one. Why? Because the ecm speed for our vehicles is super slow as compared to modern pcm's of today. Unless you have a 100 % stock and a show car--the Oem maf is not recommended for any upgrades in performance or reliability. I run a ls1 maf with translator and you can adjust different engine operating perimeters by using the translator. I don't mess with it but one could if needed. Somebody else can chime in and give you their opinion. Dp

 

[UNGN]

Is there a difference between an 86/87 maf or a ls1/lt1 maf

You would need a [url=http://www.fullthrottlespeed.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=050LS1TRANS]Translator to use and LT1/LS1 MAF with a TR.[/URL]

With a Translator, it works just like a factory MAF, only reliable and with less flow resistance.

 

[blackbetty85gn]

Great info guys. Final question is if i buy the lt1/ls1 from say cotton where culd i find translator

 

[Mr.Spool]

Great info guys. Final question is if i buy the lt1/ls1 from say cotton where culd i find translator

I am sure you can buy a translator from cottons as well,if not plenty of vendors here.

 

[blackbetty85gn]

U guys hav been great help thanx

 

[vader87]

I would look at this as well. New style for the LS1. I use it with NO ISSUES! That is NOT my auction. You can get them anywhere just wanted to show you what to look for.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AF10056-Del...6b9936&pid=100011&rk=1&rkt=10&sd=191365913995

 

[Coelacanth]

You can find LS1 MAF's all over eBay...I picked one up with the aluminum housing after a few weeks of searches, for about $45 shipped. Note that if you go with the LS1, with it's 3.5" diameter, you'll need to re-think your intake piping and connections to install it. I'm planning for a 4" K & N filter connecting to the LS1 with 3.5"-to-4" reducing coupler, then the other side will be a 3.5" intake pipe up to the turbo inlet with a 3.5"-to-3" reducing coupler. An LT1 MAF will fit more easily as it retains the stock 3" diameter throughout, excluding the air filter.

 

[UNGN]

With the LT1 sensor, you can stuff it inside the stock airbox and run mid 11's stock appearing:



just sayin'....


The LS1 Sensor is harder to package, and the LT1 sensor isn't a restriction into the 10's.

 

[Mr.Spool]

The LS1 Sensor is harder to package, and the LT1 sensor isn't a restriction into the 10's.

I ran a stock maf into the 10s,the ls1 is good into the 9s. Nice stealth setup you have there for stock appearing

 

[blackbetty85gn]

Awesome guys thanx for the responses.