GM Maf and boost leak question

[DSMGary]

Hi,

Newbie question here. If a GM MAF is installed post IC and pre throttle body, are boost leaks anything of a concern?

Would it them matter if there were a boost leak on the lower IC pipe (aside from the fact that you wont make as much boost)

Thanks in advance!

 

[92AWDHX40]

Boost leaks are bad no matter where they are.

 

[nine2eclipsegsx]

From my understanding the gm maf. will allow you to run with slight boost leaks. Its able to balance out and counter act the readings . I do not recommend trying this to fix a boost leak at all!!!!! Take a squirt bottle with some soapy water and have someone else also with you to find boost leaks. Be patient with it, and check everything well. I hope thats not what your trying to do...Fix a boost leak! That would be a really expensive fix....

water = Free!
Adding soap to water = $1.00 estimated
Squirt bottle = $1.00 estimated
Having soapy water to fix boost leak = Priceless!

Good luck'
hope this helps

 

[BigBeans]

From my understanding the gm maf. will allow you to run with slight boost leaks. Its able to balance out and counter act the readings .

Not at all.

If the boost leak is before the MAF, the AFR will be fine.

If the boost leak is after the MAF it will run rich.

 

[DSMGary]

No i am not trying to work around a boost leak by any means, just trying to get a better understanding of things after reading stuff on this forum for countless hours.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Is the car running.

 

[BigBeans]

No i am not trying to work around a boost leak by any means, just trying to get a better understanding of things after reading stuff on this forum for countless hours.

Depending on the size of the boost leak, it's not a huge deal if it's before the MAF.

A large leak means the turbo has to work overtime, which will cause EGTs to get out of control and lead to knock.

I ran with quite a boost leak for awhile before i figured out why my car was knocking prematurely.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/hangout/366544-i-found-tiny-little-boost-leak-no-big-deal.html

 

[DSMGary]

I know boost leaks are bad. I have done a boost leak, system is tight, The car is running fine, I am just inquiring, thats all.