MAF De-Screening
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MAF De-Screening
Was it worth the time and effort? I cleaned my maf today and decided to pop the screen out just to see what happens. I did the TB plate mod at the same time, and I dont really know what im feeling most? I know the smooth idle is because of the clean MAF, and from others experience I know that the TB mod is where the off idle jump is coming from. So, long and short, is the maf de-screen worth it for someone else to do? Any mileage gains etc?
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killian96ss
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Basically the screen is there to straighten the air flow over the sensors so that the readings are more consistent with the stock paper filter.
It is best to combine this mod with a K&N or similar type filter because the high flow filters have a lot less turbulence than the dry paper filters so the screen isn't needed.
You might gain 1-2 hp at WOT, but that's about it, and I doubt gas mileage will change any.
Removing the screen is just a free mod that helps reduce a little bit of restriction in the air intake system, just don't expect much of a change after removing it.
Steve
It is best to combine this mod with a K&N or similar type filter because the high flow filters have a lot less turbulence than the dry paper filters so the screen isn't needed.
You might gain 1-2 hp at WOT, but that's about it, and I doubt gas mileage will change any.
Removing the screen is just a free mod that helps reduce a little bit of restriction in the air intake system, just don't expect much of a change after removing it.
Steve