Free Mod: Modify your maf!

[KyRaceFan]

On everyones MAF sensor there is a little black plastic honeycomb that you can remove. Not sure if there are any real gains to be made, but it slides right out and will probably improve flow.
Gcotton tried it today and said he thinks theres a difference, but who knows.

Shouldnt hurt anything either. Enjoy!

 

[Subghetto]

I've heard that it is not recommended to do that and that they are not any real gains to be made but I could be wrong. I'am still skeptical and they only thing that would change my mind would be a dyno reading before and after the honeycomb shell was removed.

 

[Matthew]

doubt that does s*** except possibly allow things into your engine.

 

[Micah]

call your parts dept to find out how much a new mass air is.

 

[Matthew]

(rofl)

 

[Subghetto]

doubt that does s*** except possibly allow things into your engine.

(mswerd)Reasons for not removing the screen in your MAF:

1. you can break or **** up your MAF

2. you can also get inaccurate readings of the MAF

3. Additional turbulance in the MAF area is an issue, as well as debris.

4. If you remove your screen, it will make your car run either lean or richer
for that matter.

5. Keep the screen unless your going to have your computer tuned! The MAF
is tuned to work with the screen, once you pull them out, the MAF WILL
NOT read all the air going throught it at high RPM.

6. You might get a cel later on.

 

[Micah]

and the number one reason - Don't be such a cheap fvck, spend money on mods that are actually worthwhile instead of hacking up your car in the holy pursuit of free horsepower/torque.

 

[Matthew]

damn micah youve been ruthless lately.

 

[dominoy2k1]

i say let the ****** **** up his car. that way when he comes on here sayin the car is not running. we can talk s*** to him.

 

[KyRaceFan]

Its not going to mess with the tune of your MAF. Turning up your boost is going to do alot more than removing the plastic screen. And as long as you have a good filter on the car, nothing is going in the engine.

I seriously doubt there is a real gain to be made, but if it frees up one or two or even 4 hp from improved airflow, then why not, since any little hp gain is going to add up.
Plus this isnt exactly hacking up your car, its removing a screen thats not held on anyways.
Im sure there are risks, but wow, calling me a cheapass and flaming away isnt right attitude to have.

edit: Read for comprehension. I never said it was done to my car, only to gcottons. Kthxbye.

 

[Matthew]

i just think people have seen other people toy with the MAF sensor and **** up their car.

 

[Matthew]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57826&highlight=maf+broke

 

[KyRaceFan]

i just think people have seen other people toy with the MAF sensor and **** up their car.

And they probably were doing alot more than removing the screen... This is probably a 500-600 dollar part, definately not something to toy around with. But like i said, its something you can stick back on in 5 seconds, and if you have a filter on the other end of the MAF, its protected from debris anyways.

edit: Yea, i read that thread before. He said he poked it, or something.... if you do this mod.. DONT POKE THE MAF.

 

[Dexter]

there has to be a point for that screen. ill leave mine in.

 

[Matthew]

nah im sure mazda regularly slaps on worthless and senseless parts. normally when i put my car back together after working on it, i just throw whatever parts dont look important away. great for weight reduction and reducing 1/4 times.

 

[MSP Chris]

Ricer

 

[KyRaceFan]

Read for comprehension. I never said it was done to my car, only to gcottons. Kthxbye.

 

[mp5jeff]

question to starter of thread, you said yourself it probably doesn't do anything, so why bother and risk ******* up a maf that costs like 500 bucks?

 

[Micah]

damn micah youve been ruthless lately.

Sorry man, not getting laid - but got a chance tonight

(mj) (attn) (mj)

 

[KyRaceFan]

DONT DO IT unless you really know what the hell ur doing.. im on the hunt for a new one cuz joe cut uip the honey comb & with my FMIC its ******* up the car... DONT DO IT !

How do you know this is the reason your car isnt running right?