What is this thing?

glmrscary · 03-15-2005, 06:18 PM

Sorry guys. I am new to the Mustang thing. All my life I have been a (forgive me) Chevy guy. I finaly realized that Mustang was the way to go. Having said that, this is a whole new animal.

I am wondering what the sensor is that is in the air intake tube. I know that there are 2, but I am talking about the one directly after the filter. It appears to be a mass airflow sensor? Am I right? And if it is, would I benefit to cut out the screen around it for better flow? It looks like window screen on both sides. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

EROCK
2000 GT

WaterDR · 03-15-2005, 06:29 PM

That is the Mass Air Flow Meter or MAF. It is the root of all evils of a Mustang owner (jk).

Ed Clark who is about the smartest Mustang guru on the planet recomends that you do not remove it. The purpose of the screen is to impart laminar flow acrss the MAF and the car is "tuned" for it. With that said, all the after-market CAI's don't use them.

I have seen dyno results with and w/o the screen. you will pickup about 5 rwhp with it removed which is really interesting considering most of the CAI's are good for about 7 - 8 rwhp. makes you wonder even more, right? In addition to increasing the hp a tad, the car will run a tad more lean. I have seen dyno results with blown cobra's and the leaning from screen removal was too much on them for the application.

BTW, mine is removed because of my Steeda CAI. (lol)

spike_africa · 03-15-2005, 06:45 PM

it dont do much of anything, so i say if you want ot, toss it if you dont keep it.

*03gtmustang* · 03-16-2005, 06:53 AM

Id DOES do something and its there for a reason, leave it in.

http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...ghlight=screen

dannyb785 · 03-16-2005, 08:50 AM

In chevy's it was ok to rip stuff out bc they were crap anyways. You gotta baby your mustang. That's how we've lasted this long. Kepp the tradition alive!!!!

glmrscary · 03-16-2005, 10:25 AM

OK. Verdict?...
It stays.
thanks guys

EROCK

03-15-2005, 06:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
glmrscary Professional Musician Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13	What is this thing? Sorry guys. I am new to the Mustang thing. All my life I have been a (forgive me) Chevy guy. I finaly realized that Mustang was the way to go. Having said that, this is a whole new animal. I am wondering what the sensor is that is in the air intake tube. I know that there are 2, but I am talking about the one directly after the filter. It appears to be a mass airflow sensor? Am I right? And if it is, would I benefit to cut out the screen around it for better flow? It looks like window screen on both sides. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. EROCK 2000 GT

03-15-2005, 06:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,343	That is the Mass Air Flow Meter or MAF. It is the root of all evils of a Mustang owner (jk). Ed Clark who is about the smartest Mustang guru on the planet recomends that you do not remove it. The purpose of the screen is to impart laminar flow acrss the MAF and the car is "tuned" for it. With that said, all the after-market CAI's don't use them. I have seen dyno results with and w/o the screen. you will pickup about 5 rwhp with it removed which is really interesting considering most of the CAI's are good for about 7 - 8 rwhp. makes you wonder even more, right? In addition to increasing the hp a tad, the car will run a tad more lean. I have seen dyno results with blown cobra's and the leaning from screen removal was too much on them for the application. BTW, mine is removed because of my Steeda CAI. (lol) __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

03-15-2005, 06:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 6,868	it dont do much of anything, so i say if you want ot, toss it if you dont keep it. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

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03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,167	Id DOES do something and its there for a reason, leave it in. http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...ghlight=screen __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

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03-16-2005, 08:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
dannyb785 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,176	In chevy's it was ok to rip stuff out bc they were crap anyways. You gotta baby your mustang. That's how we've lasted this long. Kepp the tradition alive!!!!

03-16-2005, 10:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
glmrscary Professional Musician Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13	OK. Verdict?... It stays. thanks guys EROCK

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