Maf

[fmster]

Whats the difference between a 3,3.5 to a stock maf if it's working fine?

 

[tb3]

imo, (concerning performance) nothing, if,... the stocker is truly working fine (100% of the time) , and..., your airflow that your pulling through it isn't greater than it is capable of measuring.

 

[fmster]

If I change the maf,all I need is a translator not a chip or both?

 

[BRAD_PADGETT]

Just the translator. Brad

 

[tb3]

If I change the maf,all I need is a translator not a chip or both?

are you running the 86/87 computer?

 

[fmster]

are you running the 86/87 computer?

No, just thinking of my options.

 

[tb3]

the translator has quite a few adjustments you can make with it. somebody else may know, but there might be a chance you could use the lt1 and translator with the 84/85 computer.

i'm sure you probably already know this, but just throwing it out there since your going over your options. converting over to the better (because of chip selection) 86/87 computer is as easy as unpluging the old one, and pluging the new one in. Turbotweak can burn a chip that doesn't need the air temp sensor.
then, of course, lt1 maf and translator will definetly be no problem

 

[fmster]

the translator has quite a few adjustments you can make with it. somebody else may know, but there might be a chance you could use the lt1 and translator with the 84/85 computer.

i'm sure you probably already know this, but just throwing it out there since your going over your options. converting over to the better (because of chip selection) 86/87 computer is as easy as unpluging the old one, and pluging the new one in. Turbotweak can burn a chip that doesn't need the air temp sensor.
then, of course, lt1 maf and translator will definetly be no problem

If I use the 86/87 computer what else will I need? Coil pack, module,ect..or
Not.

 

[BRAD_PADGETT]

If I use the 86/87 computer what else will I need? Coil pack, module,ect..or
Not.

Here is the real truth.

The 84/85 ECM is a dinosaur.
The 84-87 original MAF are a dinosuar.
The 84/85 coil pak and coil module is a dinosaur.
The remanufactored 84-87 MAF are basically crap and do not work right.

If you keep your hot air long enough you will end up here.

Replace the coil module and pak to the 87.
Replace the ECM to an 87 with chip.
Get a new GM MAF from an earlier Chevy Impalla SS- 3 inch.
Buy a MAF translator- Plug and play- one simple setup switch.

This will get you started. Brad

 

[fmster]

Here is the real truth.

The 84/85 ECM is a dinosaur.
The 84-87 original MAF are a dinosuar.
The 84/85 coil pak and coil module is a dinosaur.
The remanufactored 84-87 MAF are basically crap and do not work right.

If you keep your hot air long enough you will end up here.

Replace the coil module and pak to the 87.
Replace the ECM to an 87 with chip.
Get a new GM MAF from an earlier Chevy Impalla SS- 3 inch.
Buy a MAF translator- Plug and play- one simple setup switch.

This will get you started. Brad

Brad, can I use any 87 computer?

 

[BRAD_PADGETT]

The answer is no. My 87 ECM and my spare are from the boneyard. The 87 ECM was used by GM an around eight different cars. The ECM is the same but you have to use your small calpak chip from your 84/85 ECM and get a new 87 chip from either the board or from TT. The only open issue is either get a MAT sensor or have TT program it out of your chip. Good luck.Brad