what is the best intake to buy 4 fc turbo
what is the best intake to buy 4 fc turbo
09-17-03, 08:11 PM
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k&n is the best bang for the buck but my local mechanic tells me it will shorten the Mass Air Flow Sensors life span which I need to buy a new one.If you have the money get anything but a K&N,the others look better and give more hp(only a few hp but its still more).
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Originally posted by 3RotorRocket
k&n is the best bang for the buck but my local mechanic tells me it will shorten the Mass Air Flow Sensors life span which I need to buy a new one.If you have the money get anything but a K&N,the others look better and give more hp(only a few hp but its still more).
k&n is the best bang for the buck but my local mechanic tells me it will shorten the Mass Air Flow Sensors life span which I need to buy a new one.If you have the money get anything but a K&N,the others look better and give more hp(only a few hp but its still more).
09-17-03, 11:52 PM
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??? What mechanic told you that bullshit???
Don't tell me because he's ASE certified he knows everything. You do know that you can get ASE certification through a Cracker Jack Box?
Don't tell me because he's ASE certified he knows everything. You do know that you can get ASE certification through a Cracker Jack Box?
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09-18-03, 03:18 AM
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HKS SUPER MEGA FLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is what i have! it is the greatest!
09-18-03, 03:25 AM
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Not to offend, but the HKS mega blows. If you must have an HKS filter get their metal cone filter, but stay away from the foam one. It doesn't filter for ****. Trust me, I own one.
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09-18-03, 06:00 AM
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Originally posted by steviep_
he probabbly said that because k&n is a wet filter
and apperently the oil messess with the sensor
i dont have one so i cant vouch for it
he probabbly said that because k&n is a wet filter
and apperently the oil messess with the sensor
i dont have one so i cant vouch for it
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Doesn't matter what his posistion or social (mechanical ability) standing is. A filter WILL NOT effect the LIFE SPAN of a MAF sensor. It may give a false reading (just about impossible) due to the difference in air turbulance (lack of turbulance is more like it) and that could throw off the calibration, or the intensity of the signal the computer is looking for.
Here's the problem: The flap in the MAF sensor is only attached to a wiper arm. This arm is much like the arm in a potentiometer (tunning pot) and is extended by this flap (it rubs on a carbon strip that varies the resistance from 0-5V). You cannot change the operation of a sensor or "cause it to go bad" by simply using a different filter. Its a Mass Air Flow sensor, as in, it senses the mass of air flowing into the engine. A filter will have little, or no, effect on the operation of the sensor. The only thing that would, is turbulance, wich could make the sensor's flap fludder in the turbulance, and this could send high/low readings to the ECU, thus making your mixture off. How likely is this? About 1 in 100. In other words. Don't Worry About It!
I run a K&N on a cheapie (plastic) adapter. I'm not worried.
Here's the problem: The flap in the MAF sensor is only attached to a wiper arm. This arm is much like the arm in a potentiometer (tunning pot) and is extended by this flap (it rubs on a carbon strip that varies the resistance from 0-5V). You cannot change the operation of a sensor or "cause it to go bad" by simply using a different filter. Its a Mass Air Flow sensor, as in, it senses the mass of air flowing into the engine. A filter will have little, or no, effect on the operation of the sensor. The only thing that would, is turbulance, wich could make the sensor's flap fludder in the turbulance, and this could send high/low readings to the ECU, thus making your mixture off. How likely is this? About 1 in 100. In other words. Don't Worry About It!
I run a K&N on a cheapie (plastic) adapter. I'm not worried.
09-18-03, 07:00 AM
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Originally posted by 3RotorRocket
He said the high airflow performance ones let many particals and such through and shortens the life span of the Mass Air Flow Sensor.He is a well known and trusted mechanic.How much is a new Mass Air Flow sensor and not no cheap one you can pick up at Pep Boys or something.
He said the high airflow performance ones let many particals and such through and shortens the life span of the Mass Air Flow Sensor.He is a well known and trusted mechanic.How much is a new Mass Air Flow sensor and not no cheap one you can pick up at Pep Boys or something.
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