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MAF screen removal? 850 1995

posted by  P.D. on  Mon Apr 22 16:44 CST 2002
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Hello all!
I just wanted to know if this should be done to better the air flow along with a K&N filter?

To remove the MAF?(screen only)
or Not to remove?

Thanks.








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    No! 850 1995

    posted by  someone claiming to be Ron on  Mon Apr 22 17:26 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Don't touch it! Removing the screen can't help performance despite any BS mentioned elsewhere, the screen protects the hotwire and you'll probably ruin your MAF meter by trying as someone else here did recently.








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      No! 850 1995

      posted by  P.D. on  Tue Apr 23 00:43 CST 2002
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      Thanks Ron...I knew ther was some thing fishy about that. What about a couple of turns on the waste gate arm? Will that increese anything?

      Thanks
      Paul.








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        Maybe...maybe not? 850 1995

        posted by  Erwin on  Tue Apr 23 04:45 CST 2002
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        I'd leave the MAF screen intact. There's probably so little restriction thee that it won't make any difference. As far as misadjusting the wastegate rod, there are posts on this board claiming it increases performance but I'd have to believe they were probably misadjusted or needing adjustment to bring the system up to spec in the first place.

        I tend to agree with the information on TME's website. (tme.com) The ECU regulates manifold pressure by manipulating the wastegate. Therefore, it will try to compensate for any adjustment you make. If manifold pressure exceeds predetermined parameters the ECU shuts the engine off.

        Sounds like the safest way to lots more power is a TME (IPD) ECU upgrade.

        While on my soapbox I'll throw in two more cents. I've used K&N filters on many vehicles over the years and the biggest advantage is the ability to reuse them. Their claim of "straightening the airflow" would seem bogus, or at least of very minor consequence, when you consider how convoluted the intake system plumbing is in many vehicles.
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        Erwin in Memphis, '95855t, '86 Guzzi LeMans, '76 Montesa 348 Cota







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