GM MAF Cable vs MAF-T

[echostats]

I just purchased a MAF-T and a GM MAF from the classifieds. A couple days after it came in the mail I decided to go ahead and purchase dsmlink v3. I noticed while on their site they are offering a "GM MAF cable".

I currently have the MAF-T listed back in the classifieds for sale but I thought I would ask you guys first. Is it worth the trouble of selling the MAF-T just to turn around and buy the cable?

Can anyone give me pros/cons? I read through ECM's writeup but was wondering if anyone had any first hand experience or even some guesses. It's gonna end up being about the same price because I'd like to get $75 out of the MAF-T and the cable is $75 as well.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Merkles]

I am also curious about this. I will be purchasing Link soon and will need to make a decision.

 

[echostats]

I am also curious about this. I will be purchasing Link soon and will need to make a decision.

I went ahead and sold my translator. I decided that the cable was a cleaner solution.

 

[Grn95GST]

With DSMLink the only reason need for the translator is to hook up the GM maf to the stock MAF plug. I would say very few people use it as a tuning tool with dsmlink. So with that being said the cable will allow you to do the same without the extra cost. The cable also includes a buffer circuit and will you to switch over to SD with easy.

 

[twdorris]

One thing I will add is that the MAF adjustment procedure does work better with our cable simply because of the increased resolution at idle and cruise.

I will also say that I've been absolutely shocked at how few problems people have reported running a GM MAF with our cable. I really expected more tuning issues to come up. But other than some sealing issues with some of our earlier cables (totally our fault), I've heard of very few problems. I have to assume that people are generally getting the cable, dialing in the MAF, and driving on their way. I know that's how it works on my own car.

Thomas Dorris
ECMTuning, Inc.

 

[snowborder714]

Also, their MAF cable has a chassis ground, whereas the MAF-T uses a sensor ground, which can cause some discrepancies when tuning.

 

[echostats]

Also, their MAF cable has a chassis ground, whereas the MAF-T uses a sensor ground, which can cause some discrepancies when tuning.

Good point. I noticed that when I received my dsmlink package today. Amazingly, I just ordered it yesterday... Thomas and his crew are crazy fast.

 

[fergulus]

I have never used the MAF translator, opting instead for DSMLINK v3 and the cable in question. After a CEL for airflow was fixed by grounding the cable, I have found that the MAF is working incredibly well, especially with the MAF compensation table to get your airflow corrected. I am still learning features of v3, but I can say there were absolutely no issues with the cable they provided.