LT1 and translators

[teddie87gn]

this maybe a dumb question but what are the advantages to the LT1 and translator over the factory MAF other than the factory MAF's are discontinued and very hard to find good ones. are there any performance benifits with the LT1 sensors. i'm considering going to this setup but i want to learn more about it first.and are there different types of translators and if so which type is better. are these sensors better to tune with i have direct scan and a max effort 16 pos. chip are the LT1's compatible.

thnak you for your time

 

[bruce]

If you get the T+ then you have the option of being able to play with the tming.

Yes, DS, and MEs are fully functional with a Translator.

Using an extender chip also makes sure MAF Drop can't happen. With the A-T, and launch assist the Extender translator package is a good deal.

 

[V6POWER]

Do a 'search' in this forum for 'translater' or 'translator'. Plenty of info. there to get you started.

 

[teddie87gn]

thnak you guys very much

 

[jojo]

I did a search, because i will probably convert when stock maf dies. Just wondering will the LS1 3.5# go right into my setup now? i have the 3# maf pipe with stock maf in place because my understanding is the LS1 will be around longer than the Lt1 it is newer correct?

thanks

jojo

 

[jojo]

Anyone running this combo?

thanks

jojo

 

[2QUIK6]

Yes, you can use the LS1 maf with the appropriate translator. Ramchargers has the translator for either the LT1 or the LS1, so why not go with the LS1 because its a half inch bigger in diameter. And there should be a little performance gain with either because the LT1 and LS1 mafs do not use that huge venturi in the middle like the TR stock originals, so a little more flow.

 

[DCVING 6]

I have a 3.5" LS1 MAF that I'm selling if anyone is interested.

DCVING6@aol.com

 

[jojo]

Originally posted by 2QUIK6
Yes, you can use the LS1 maf with the appropriate translator. Ramchargers has the translator for either the LT1 or the LS1, so why not go with the LS1 because its a half inch bigger in diameter. And there should be a little performance gain with either because the LT1 and LS1 mafs do not use that huge venturi in the middle like the TR stock originals, so a little more flow.

Hey Rob the 3.5" LS1 wont be too big to fit my 3" maf pipe with stock maf on it now? am i understanding this correctly?

thanks

jojo

 

[U1ARUNIT]

Originally posted by jojo
Hey Rob the 3.5" LS1 wont be too big to fit my 3" maf pipe with stock maf on it now? am i understanding this correctly?

It fits fine if you use a couple adapters. TR vendors sell these.

 

[jojo]

Originally posted by U1ARUNIT
It fits fine if you use a couple adapters. TR vendors sell these.

Hey mark these adapters you need to connect the 3.5" maf to the 3" maf pipe, do you know any vendors off the top of you head before i go searching around for all of them? or who has some good prices on these and where do most of you guys get them.

thanks

jojo

 

[jojo]

anyone??

 

[DCVING 6]

read up on www.buickgn.com. He is a board member here and a paid advertiser on this site.

 

[John Purdom]

Trans

Originally posted by jojo
Hey mark these adapters you need to connect the 3.5" maf to the 3" maf pipe, do you know any vendors off the top of you head before i go searching around for all of them? or who has some good prices on these and where do most of you guys get them.

thanks

jojo

www.ramchargers.com sells the Translator, and the necessary couplers for the 3 or 3.5" meters. You may need to call them to get the coupler, I don't remember seeing them on the site. They're around $20

 

[jojo]

Re: Trans

Originally posted by John Purdom
www.ramchargers.com sells the Translator, and the necessary couplers for the 3 or 3.5" meters. You may need to call them to get the coupler, I don't remember seeing them on the site. They're around $20

Thanks John

jojo

 

[U1ARUNIT]

I was going to tell you Ramchargers. Thanks for helping, John!

 

[CPAKCP]

Originally posted by bruce
Using an extender chip also makes sure MAF Drop can't happen. With the A-T, and launch assist the Extender translator package is a good deal.

Bruce, does just the translator have a setting on it that will prevent a MAF reset? Or do you need the translator + with an extender chip??

Thanks in advance