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Old 12-02-2012, 06:14 PM
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Default MAF Up Grade

Hello All

What donor vehicle MAF works the best with the stock Computer Sys for an 87 GN/Regal System?

What do you need to do to tune the system for the different MAF and other up grades?

I am new to the Tuning Game, so I should probably ease into it at first I guess.

I have a Pent 4 Laptop with Windows XP, what software or hardware do you experts recommend, and what would the cost be like?

Thanks in Advance for any assistance.

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Old 12-02-2012, 07:22 PM
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You need a MAF translator box from full throttle. Then you can use an lt1 or LSx style MAF.
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You need a MAF translator box from full throttle. Then you can use an lt1 or LSx style MAF.
This upgrade is well worth it. Improve idle etc.. You will see a nice improvement over the stock setup
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Old 01-30-2013, 02:13 AM
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The LT1 3" sensor is found on mid-90's F-bodies and B-Bodies.

The LS1 3.5" sensor is found on late 90's and early 00's F bodies.

There is a larger MAF from the ZO6 of a similar era, but it requires wiring adapters, larger piping, etc.

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Do you have to use a laptop or will these MAF translators function with the stock 87 ecm?
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No laptop needed for installation. Some sort of scan tool is always best for fine tuning, but you can get it running fine without.
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I just installed a GENll Translator with the Extender G chip so far I really like it.
If you want simple its not the way to go but I'm always tweaking so it is fun for me. A scan tool is a must for anything you use should be your first upgrade IMO even if its bone stock.
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Old 02-17-2013, 12:31 AM
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No laptop needed for installation. Some sort of scan tool is always best for fine tuning, but you can get it running fine without.
Thanks for the info guys!
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