Should I go with a larger MAF on next tune?

[sick2v]

I need some tech advice regarding a larger MAF sensor. I have listed mods at bottom and I'm headed to a different tuner but I'm thinking of throwing in a larger MAF sensor hoping for a better tune with the graeter flow of air already coming in. Is this even worth it? Or is a larger MAF more for the FI crowd and not NA? Any help is greatly appreciated...

-Sick2v

 

[trinity_gt]

Put a scanner on it that is able to display and log MAF volts. You should consider a new MAF if you are saturating (i.e. putting more air through it than it is able to accurately measure) the one there now.

 

[JymboSlice]

get a lightning 90mm MAF just to be safe

 

[Maxpowers]

get a lightning 90mm MAF just to be safe

I don't agree with throwing money around for no reason. Do as stated above with the meter.

So you have any current dyno numbers for your car?

Edit: Don't waste your money for two reasons:
1) Stock MAF is more than enough for NA cars. Unless you are pushing 400 whp, I wouldn't be worried about it.
2) Once you get a new MAF, you will have to tune it.

 

[JymboSlice]

lightning maf's are like $150.. if he spent all that money on those heads, intake, headers, cams, etc.. whats an extra $150 to be safe?

 

[Maxpowers]

lightning maf's are like $150.. if he spent all that money on those heads, intake, headers, cams, etc.. whats an extra $150 to be safe?

Plus $600 for a tune. Why waste your money? You just bought four tires, but a 5th would only be $150 more....would you buy another one?

 

[GDawg]

I agree with maxpowers. I'm pretty sure you would need to retune the car.

 

[bhuff30]

Absolutely, you have to get a tune after changing mass air meters. The new meter will have a completely different calibration curve.

Again, the only reason to replace the MAF is if you are pegging it (reaching saturation). It simply isn't going to be a significant restriction within the operating range... but if you are pegging the meter, then you could get more accurate engine control by upgrading to something that can indicate higher flow.

 

[JymboSlice]

Plus $600 for a tune. Why waste your money? You just bought four tires, but a 5th would only be $150 more....would you buy another one?

.......he's already getting a tune. Whatever dude, do whatever you want. thats just my opinion on getting a larger MAF

 

[Maxpowers]

.......he's already getting a tune. Whatever dude, do whatever you want. thats just my opinion on getting a larger MAF

Throwing needless money at something is never a good idea. There is absolutely no warranted reason for the op to purchase a larger MAF.

 

[JymboSlice]

Throwing needless money at something is never a good idea. There is absolutely no warranted reason for the op to purchase a larger MAF.

it's $150