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Engine Throttle Body To Maf Size Question

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Hey folks,
Trying to figure out if I need a larger MAF sensor or not. Running a 70mm TB and wondering if I should just use my stock MAF? I suspect if I do it will be a choke point? Looking at the BBK CAI or the Power Pipe.

Power pipes don't seem to locate the air filter in the cold air. It appears the filter is right in the engine bay.

What do you guys run for a CAI intake?
 

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It matters what all the bolt-ons are you have done to the motor.
 
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Can yo explain why it matters? I like to know.
Engine has new GT 40 heads, Edelbrock performer RPM intake, stock cam, 1.7 crane roller rockers, BBK headers, 70mm BBK TB and EGR plate. 19# injectors.

I see they have PRO MAF's in 76mm for 19# injectors.
What would you guys recommend and why please.
 

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You want the MAF to be a little bigger than your TB. For example, I have a 75mm ProM MAF and a BBK 70mm TB and my upper intake inlet is 70mm too.

Edit, a little more feedback.
You want a true cold air intake that will place the air filter in the fender well. BBK's are popular and they have a K&N style oiled filter. Just be easy on the filter oil or it can mess with your MAF.
 
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Swapping the MAF sensors between different MAFs is a big no no. The MAF body and sensor are designed to match each other. Therefore you can't swap sensors between different part number MAF bodies and maintain proper calibration. The assembly is designed to match the computer’s internal program, and swapping a different MAF can upset the computer's calibration.


The OEM Ford MAFs are not calibrated to injector size. The injector sizing is done in the computer’s internal programming. Aftermarket MAF’s “lie” to the computer in an attempt to fool the computer into changing the injector pulse on timing to match the increased airflow.

The exception to the above statements is if you have an aftermarket tuner system such as Moates Quarterhorse, Tweecer, or similar device. Then you can alter the computer's MAF transfer function table to match whatever MAF housing and sensor you have. The tuner device works in conjunction with a high quality Air/Fuel ratio meter so that you can tell what sort of air/fuel mixture you have a any given time.

The only other MAF that is a one for one swap for a 93 and earlier 5.0 Mustang is the 94-95 Mustang MAF.

94-95 Mustang GT MAF - $40-$100. It is 70 MM instead of the stock 55 MM on regular stangs built prior to 94. It uses a slip on duct on the side that goes to the throttle body and a 4 bolt flange on the other. You need a flange adapter to fit the stock slip on air ducting that goes to the air box. Wiring plugs right in with no changes. *1 *2

Once your replacement 70MM MAF is in place, disconnect the battery for about 10 minutes. When you reconnect the battery and start the engine, the computer will relearn the settings for the new MAF.

*1.) Metal flange adapter Kurtz Kustomz Motorsports, Inc. KKM Buy the TR70 for $44.95. Or spend some time on eBay looking for one that may fit.

*2.) MAF & sensor interchange
The 94-95 Mustang 5.0 MAF & sensor is also found on:
1995-94 Mustang 3.8L F2VF-12B579-A2A,
1994-92 Crown Victoria 4.6L F2VF-12B579-A2A,
1995-94 Mustang, Mustang Cobra 5.0L F2VF-12B579-A2A,
1994-92 Town Car 4.6L F2VF-12B579-A2A,
1994-92 Grand Marquis 4.6L F2VF-12B579-A2A,
Evidently the –A1A, -A2A, AA, etc. on the end of the part number is a minor variant that did not change the operating specs. You should be able to ignore it and have everything work good.
 
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Great info! Thanks guys.
 

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get a JY 94-95 Mustang 70MM MAF for $30 then spend another $15 for the adapter and call it a day.
 
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Hey thanks Mike! That's a ton cheaper option.
 
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