speed density on link only?

[Nuzzi]

Do I need ECM link to run speed density or will it work with the stock ecu? or is there a translater? thanks.

 

[bryanwheat]

If you want to run it without link than you will need to run ds.map and use a moates ostrich to tune with.

 

[Nuzzi]

Ok, so there isn't an option like with the gm maf then? Not even a chip burned with the SD option? sorry for newb questions, I cant afford link and my current stock maf needs to be replaced, so I want to upgrade instead of just replacing.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Get a 2g sensor instead of the one generation one.

 

[nelliott500]

Sounds like you need a 2g MAF and some 550cc injectors. I did the same thing on my car. I'm in CT as well. I recommend going to Chuck and Eddie's in Southington because they have a pick-and-pull there with a handful of cars that still have the 2g style MAF in them as well as the pigtail you need. This VFAQ has all the info you need. You can either cut your harness and wire the pigtail right to it or make an adapter like I did. And, since you can't tune the car, you'll need to swap in some 550cc injectors to compensate for the extra air that the computer isn't aware of.

If you need any help, let me know. I'm in Oxford so I'm about 40 minutes from you.

 

[Nuzzi]

that sounds like the best option right now, I just cant see buying a gm maf and translater plus a safc when I could save up and do link with sd in the near future. would a custom eprom chip be of any benefit with that setup? 2g maf/550s

 

[92AWDHX40]

Yes you can, for now, benefits not much just another option for replacing the 1g maf.

 

[Nuzzi]

Is a safc still necessary if using a chip? Ie. If I had a 2g maf, 750 injectors, and a chip burned for 750's.

 

[92AWDHX40]

I never used the safc its nice for fine tuning when using the gm maf I suppose, never used a burned chip either, i bought link and called it a day.

 

[EagleTalonTim]

Save up and buy ECMlink! It is worth it in the end! If you are impatient, I have a 2G MAF and an SAFC2 if you want them. The MAF needs to be cleaned, but it works. PM me if you want it cheap.