LT1 mass air flow senser
08-20-2006, 11:43 PM
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Car: 1992 TRANSAM 1989 FORMULA 350
Engine: L-98 350
Transmission: FIRM SHIFTING 700-R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
LT1 mass air flow senser
I would like to install a LT1 mass air flow senser on my 89 formula 350,is there a conversion kit or possible wiring diagram for this.
08-21-2006, 09:42 AM
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You will need to change the output signal of the LT1 MAF from a modulated frequency to an anlalog voltage. I think some aftermarket companies have offered a "MAF Translator" or something like that for this purpose.
08-21-2006, 12:53 PM
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7L EFI LTR setup
Transmission: T-5 World Class
After all that .... doesn;t the ECM have a 255 gm/sec limit that really wouldn;t make the swap practical ?
08-21-2006, 11:12 PM
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Car: 91 GTA, 91 Formula, 89 TTA
Engine: all 225+ RWHP
Transmission: all OD
Axle/Gears: Always the good ones
Try contacting Bob Bailey for more info on the MAf Translator.
He has his own website or can also be reached thru Fullthrottle.com
Great guy.
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He has his own website or can also be reached thru Fullthrottle.com
Great guy.
later
Jeremy
08-22-2006, 10:09 PM
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Yes, the ECM firmware has a limit of 255g/S of MAF measuring capability. The only advantage to using a larger MAF is on larger displacement engines, and at higher RPM where the MAF itself can become a flow restriction. At WOT, the ECM doesn't use the MAF data and operates with fuel trims from tables based on RPM and a calculated load value. The LT1 MAF can theoretically be used to report the correct data to the ECM at lower flows, then provide a larger "duct" for intake air flow in Open Loop Mode.
08-22-2006, 10:37 PM
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Car: 91 GTA, 91 Formula, 89 TTA
Engine: all 225+ RWHP
Transmission: all OD
Axle/Gears: Always the good ones
Dont forget the fact that the LT/LS MAF are actually quite cheap and extremely reliable especially compared to the garbage any 80's RWD GM vehicle had.
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