MAF-T question

[96797GST]

i was just wondering for an upgraded MAF setup do you need to run the maf-t gen 2 or the pro? or can you just use the dsm maf translator with the GM MAS? i tried searching for this question but found nothing. sorry new to turbo aspirated cars. thanks!

 

[snowborder714]

I ran the basic MAF-Translator and it worked fine. I did not tune with this though. But you do not need one of the higher models just to get the car running. I believe they just have some extra tuning features on them and such.

 

[96797GST]

WOW that explains everything. thanks bro.

 

[snowborder714]

And some more reading for you.

MAF Translator
MAF Translator Pro
MAF Translator Gen II

 

[96797GST]

thanks man. you don't happen to have pics of your setup would you?

 

[snowborder714]

Here's one from my gallery. The MAF Translator is mounted by heavy duty velcro (bought at WalMart) down on the subframe below the battery.

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[92AWDHX40]

If you want to see a gm maf set up my car is a 1g but its in my pics.

 

[96797GST]

ok im doing my research and i see most setups are running after the BOV correct? is it also possible to run it before? dejon sales a intake that allows you to upgrade the mas to 3" or whatever size so im guessing you can run it like that as well. which way is more effective?

NVM guys i found the answer.

 

[snowborder714]

You can run it two ways - blow thru or draw thru.

Blow thru is as you see in my picture. It has to be there. No questions.

Draw thru would be replacing the stock MAS with the GM MAF. So it would be on the end of the intake pipe just as the stock unit is. The one difference with this is you can't vent your bov with this setup.

 

[JDR7919]

One advantage of blow thru that I like is if you pop off or break a coupling you can still drive your car home if you have to.

 

[96797GST]

thanks for all your help. i guess now what it comes too is the pricing. however i believe i will be going with the blow through set up. wish me luck. I FELL DEEP IN LOVE WITH DSM's but very expensive.

 

[92AWDHX40]

its not expensive try classifieds for parts or ebay.

 

[mike96]

if you don't have a SAFC yet then you might want to look into at least the gen2. it is like having both a SAFC and a translator built into one. i ran one in my car for a while, easy enough to set up and tune... and i know where you can get a full setup for a pretty good price too.

 

[96797GST]

snowborder714 do you have a short route FMIC?

 

[snowborder714]

Yes, I do. It's the SSAC FMIC.

 

[96797GST]

did you need any custom piping to connect it to the UICP? right now i have a short route blow thru setup but im afraid it wont fit a short route FMIC im looking at. got any suggestions? thanks!

 

[snowborder714]

I used the piping that came with the kit. I cut the elbow I believe to make room for the blow-thru setup. No custom piping though.

 

[ryan_c2g]

I'm trying to do same setup with the gm maf, what models and years does the gm come off from? I saw my dads vette he has it, but as far on other cars, witch ones work the more efficient?