maf screen

[dohc v6]

how many people have removed there maf sensor screen. i took it off and notice a little more hp and torque. does it increase mpg

[Dirty Rockstar]

does it increase mpg

 

If it does, min comes off TODAY! lol

[digitaloutsider]

3.4 only thing?

[LukeZ34]

94-96 DOHC's had a MAF screen, as well as 88 2.8's I believe.

When I had my old Cutlass, I took it out, but it seemed to hurt performance more than anything, so it got put back in.

[99RegalGS]

I took mine out awhile ago. Didn't notice anything.

[LukeZ34]

Whoops, forgot the 3800's had them too.. :oops:

[GnatGoSplat]

MAF screen... GM paid engineers to design it, people to prototype it, and materials/equipment to mass produce it, but its only purpose for existance is to rob HP & torque.

 

Makes sense, no?

[GrandPrix34]

yup sounds like GM alright 8)

[brian89gp]

It smooths out the flow at low flow (idle and just off idle) to get accurate readings. If you have anything other then 8-10" of straight pipe on each side of it then you might want to keep it. Removing it will make the engine run a hair leaner which if you feel anything that is what it is.

 

And someone flow tested a MAF with and without, there is very very little difference.

[sonyman87]

i believe we came to the conclusion that removing the screen was a bad idea.. it robs MPG and vertualy NO gain in performance.

[topless94style]

I took mine out.....i really didnt notice much hp wise, but mpg hasnt been hurt at all. I still get 14-18mpg which is what i got when i bought the car.