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Old 06-14-2009, 11:03 AM
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I have a 89 convertible auto its well modded but slow as **** after i put new MAF on heres my mod list

gt40 intake manifold
f303 cam
1.6 push rods
hydrulic lifters
frpp headers
o/r h pipe
flowmasters
bbk 70mm tb
75mm egr delete
76mm MAF with MAF sensor tuned for 19lbs injectors
stock intake box and tubing
2500 stall converter
B&M shift kit
3.73 gears

the car was faster with stock maf in it
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Old 06-14-2009, 11:25 AM
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you should run it at the track and see if it really is slow like you think it is
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Old 06-14-2009, 11:27 AM
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What MAF did you put in it and was it calibrated for 19lbs injectors.
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Old 06-14-2009, 02:45 PM
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yeah my maf is calibrated for stock injectors its made by PMAS www.massairsystems.com
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Old 06-14-2009, 06:46 PM
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like i said run it at the track and see how slow it really is it might just be in your head
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Old 06-14-2009, 10:18 PM
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Did you install it right? Airflow the right direction and straight up and down like it should be? Lets see some pics of that and you car too.
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I would have said gears, but you have 3:73

Is it slow to launch or slow when you are moving.
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Old 06-15-2009, 12:00 AM
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ya i had one of those MAFs too. same brand. it made my car run rich as a ****. my afr was 11.6 from idle to wot. that could be your problem. now i have a real PRO-M not that knockoff bull but i also upgraded the whole motor so i cant compare but it doesnt run rich n e more
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