new MAF sensor

[jlat]

hello people; Lets say you want to go for a newer MAF sensor (not stock) does that mean you have to get a translater for it to talk to the Buick ECM? Is that true for all new non stock MAF sensors?
Imma thinkin about it.
IBBY

 

[mikestertwo]

You will need a translator. The newer MAFs put out a much higher frequency signal than the stocker.

 

[jlat]

hello people; So what are the benifits of the newer higher frequncied MAF sensor?
IBBY
how's my spelling

 

[salvageV6]

They are better built and last longer. :smile:

The newer style metal ones are more plentiful and not considered priceless antiques.

 

[jlat]

hello people; How many venders sell the translater and the newer MAF sensor? All I see if Fullthrottle selling them.
IBBY

 

[protracracing]

You can buy the sensor at GM.Most venders sell the translater but they all get them from Fullthrottle.

PS I have a good 3.5 maf sensor for sale.

Hope this helps
Dennis

 

[jlat]

hello people; Thanks for the education. And how much for a used 3.5" MAF sensor?
IBBY

 

[protracracing]

PM Sent

thanks
Dennis

 

[jlat]

hello people; I was reading about a MAF might being out of calibration. How would you recalibrate a MAF sensor for our cars?
IBBY

 

[Brady]

you cant, get the modern MAF and a translator, your car will thank you

 

[Steve]

The translator and modern MAF is the way to go if you plan to stay MAF. When I built my 67 Firebird/LC2 hybrid I was planning to go with a XFI set up once I got it going so I bought a new AC/Delco reman MAF from my local Chevy dealer and it works great and was $95. I have heard the autoparts store reman maf horror stories just like everyone else and I was concerned but the AC/Delco MAF looks to be much higher qaulity and no calibration issues.