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Will a 1997 GT MAF work on a 2003 GT!?!?

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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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I was wondering if a 1997 GT MAF work on a 2003 GT would work or what would happen. Cause Im running my 03 without a MAF and I need to know ASAP cause my MPG is way down!!!! Please responded!!!

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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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the 03 maf has the IAT integrated into it, you would need to switch MAF plugs plus add a seperate IAT to use the 97 maf
Old Sep 26, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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What would happen if i ran it without adding the IAT?
Old Sep 26, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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it would still run like poop, just get the correct part for you car and fix it right the first time around.
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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As for switching the plugs where would they sell the plugs by themselfs and if i was to swith the plug would that fix the IAT problem
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 666er
As for switching the plugs where would they sell the plugs by themselfs and if i was to swith the plug would that fix the IAT problem
I saw 03 MAFs on corral for like 40 shipped buy one of those and problem solved
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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Just buy an 03 MAF or upgrade. Why screw with it?
Old Sep 28, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by sxynerd
Just buy an 03 MAF or upgrade. Why screw with it?
Cause i don't have an extra 280 buck sitting around.
Old Sep 28, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by jvog
I saw 03 MAFs on corral for like 40 shipped buy one of those and problem solved
I tried looking for the part but i can find it. Can you send me the link please.
Old Sep 28, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Ford will have the connector... I'm sure its doable, make sure you know what pins to not use tho



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