Hants
Rising Sun Member
Not to hijack you're thread but did you get Landtanks housing or work out a "deal" with him? Maybe we need a MAF thread as well...I'm waiting for feedback from Hants on his thoughts...
MAF mod is GREAT.
- Initially the idle was "lopey" (cycled between 600 and 650). This went away after a bit (a few days). Probably due to ECU learning/re-tuning the idle Fuel Trim (FPR idle pressure backoff is disabled when the new MAF is installed because the new MAF can correctly meter the low flows).
- A bit more acceleration at low speeds, and a bit less throttle to maintain speed on the freeway
- About 1MPG gain in economy
- Engine is now a bit "throaty" off idle. Kinda truck-ish.
- LTFT materially changed. Not out of spec, but it shifted. Talked with LT about it, and came to the conclusion that it was due to 1) old, corroded IAT sensor, or 2) slightly different response curve.
Note that I had already done a bunch of "tuning": new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, O2 sensors, air filter, throttle cable, intake pipe, BG44K every oil change. Also, my motor has been blessed by Robbie (milled head, valve job, HG, ported & polished, cleaned & balanced injectors, cleaned intake, timing slightly advanced, adjusted transmission kickdown cable).
Overall, I'm pleased with where its at now. With "Power" on, I drive like a normal SUV, I can accelerate onto the freeway, I can pass vehicles on the freeway (with attention & preparation), I can hold the passes at 60. Not an over-powered American SUV, but very drivable.
Only 2 steps more on my "performance" mission: Snorkle & 2.5" exhaust. No forced induction in my future.