hacking MASS sensor

[LTUDSM]

can i remove both upper and lower honeycombs from MASS sensor,plus is it good if ill cut the upper honeycumb section????

Picture is included

 

[hewhoisknot]

No, only remove the smaller of the honeycombs or you'll run like poo poo.

BUN

 

[LTUDSM]

i removed 2 of them,and i cut this sections where the upper honeycomb is located so prob i need a new mass sensor or this one still work out for me???

 

[CanadianTSi]

Might as well upgrade to a 2G MAS.

 

[awdtalontsi1992]

Well sadly your car will run like crap unless you get something to help offset the changes in airflow......ie SAFC or something. You best bet is to just replace it.

 

[LTUDSM]

i did that when i was newbie my first mod was hacking my mass sensor and i really hacked it out
ok well i just checked the price on a new MASS sensor its like from 230 to 400 ,would it be better to go with gm maf and maft,cause if i need to buy a new mass sensor i have to pay over two hunderd bucks,but i got a gm maf but i need a MAFT which is 195 at www.ectremepsi.com,what its better for me???

 

[awdtalontsi1992]

My recommendation would be to just go with the GM MAF and a MAFT if you have the money. It will be a good upgrade for future mods.

 

[CanadianTSi]

You can get a used 2g mas for pretty cheap and its alot more reliable then a MAF-T setup.

 

[want_a_gsx]

You can get a used 2g mas for pretty cheap and its alot more reliable then a MAF-T setup.

i agree...

2g mas........................$30-60
plug and play harness...$20-50 (some girl made me one for $20, let me know)
intake pipe...................homemade-$20-35.......dejon tool....$90-170-shop around
filter............................$30-50 shop around

i spent around $115 total

 

[LTUDSM]

well i went to a local shop (www.turbotrix.com) and they told me ,that gm maf and maft are way better to go then 2g mass,cause the reason why they said that gm maf setup is more effective in the future mods then 2g mass is that true or not?? i think those guys know what r they doing but i want to be sure

 

[want_a_gsx]

to tell you the truth, i dont know much about maft and things of that nature, but the reason why i went with the 2g mas is because:

1. simple, effective, and A LOT cheaper
2. flows a TON more air than 1g mas
3. wanted to actually do something myself (intake pipe etc)
4. from my understanding, besides better flow, maft is also used for tuning purposes. one day, i will get dsmlink and didnt think that there is any purpose of having maft

 

[Rice Over Wheat]

No need to recirc your bov with a maft as well. Better bov options when you're making high power.

 

[LTUDSM]

well i decided to go with GM MAF Setup, but one thing before il get it is which translator should i go:

1. http://www.extremepsi.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=19102&cat=995&page=1

2. http://www.extremepsi.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=18841&cat=773&page=1

????

PS http://www.extremepsi.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=18018&cat=775&page=1 that would be the best option,but for those who got a lot of $$$

 

[want_a_gsx]

oh man that A/F wideband technology is a really good feature! it keeps the a/f that you want!

well from the description, the fuel adjusting features of the MAFT really sound identical to what SAFC can do. anyone have any input about this?

 

[LTUDSM]

c'm on guys i really need help choosin' one of my two options,cause im getting maft after your suggestions thanks

 

[FORMONTOYA]

Option #2 is the original, option #1 is the newer version with the WB input feature. If I was buying a MAF-T it would be option #1.

A 2G MAS will carry you well into the 400WHP range, so your goals should be considered. Why pay for something if you're not getting your moneys worth back?


And a little insight on the 2G MAS install (although you probably have already seen it).
http://vfaq.com/mods/2GMAF-1G.html