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What i s a MAF?

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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 01:33 AM
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Default What i * a MAF?

I keep hearing it, but have no clue what it stands for or what it does.
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 01:45 AM
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MAF = Mass Airflow Sensor

Monitors the air going into your engine, so you can get the proper air/fuel raito (mix).

(Gurus as always.... correct me if I'm wrong...)
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 01:46 AM
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MAF = Mass Air Flow

It is the sensor that is in the throttle body that monitors the air coming into the engine.
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 01:47 AM
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I guess you mean the MAF screen. If I'm not mistaken it'* Mass Air Flow. But it keeps the incoming air into the TB laminar, or straight through without turbulence (though the accordian tube produces some) It'* there to provide accurate readings from the MAF sensor.

Some have removed it, and with a smooth pipe intake with a cone filter, or gutted airbox, the removal of it can benefit performance.

More info should be in techinfo somewhere.
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