Skeptics of weak MAF sensor READ!!!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jcollins91106 · 01-14-2012, 05:10 PM

I have had my 2010 2ss camaro for about 9months now and have had an intake, x pipe, JBA high flow cats and muffler delete from the first week I bought the car. I have read all the threads about the weak MAF and always guessed I had a strong one, being the SS always felt strong. Well that was until I rode in a SS with nearly exact same mods and it felt way stronger. Discouraged I couldn't figure out what it was, on a whim I pulled my MAF out and discovered it was a weak version. I ordered one from a vendor here and installed it today.....let me say one thing this was the issue!!!! It felt like a new car. In second gear at 3000 rpm I put it too the floor and he went sideways. So if you have a weak MAF, spend the 80 bucks!!!! It's worth it.

Skidpuppy · 01-14-2012, 05:17 PM

Glad I bought a strong MAF with my new Vararam... I had a weak one.

Apex Motorsports · 01-14-2012, 05:18 PM

I get questioned about the MAF thing all of the time. Customers are often skeptical but it is REAL.

valnzula · 01-14-2012, 05:31 PM

So how do you tell?

SteveTaylor · 01-14-2012, 05:42 PM

Weak = Single letter ONLY like" P "

Strong = Letter AND # like K22

Black1SS · 01-14-2012, 05:53 PM

learn something new every time I come on this forum. Great info guys. Thanks

Apex Motorsports · 01-14-2012, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valnzula

So how do you tell?

Give this a read. If you have a letter only in the location pictured below it is "weak". If it is a letter and a number, like in the picture, then it is "strong".

“Weak” vs. “Strong” 5th Gen MAF Sensor

jcollins91106 · 01-14-2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valnzula

So how do you tell?

Just like apex chase said, its the single digit ones on maf itself (for example) I had an "I" on mine

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-14-2012, 07:55 PM

Skeptics really? This has been proven long ago. If you doubt it, so be it.

SSGUNNER · 01-14-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveTaylor

Weak = Single letter ONLY like" P "

Strong = Letter AND # like K22

Is this an issue wit both L99 and LS3? Also if your stock and get the strong one would it benefit at all for an L99.

jcollins91106 · 01-14-2012, 08:35 PM

It is my understanding that that it is for the l99 and ls3. I have seen lots of threads each contradicticting the next when it comes to stock and making a difference...some say yes bust most say no. However with any bolt ons especially an intake most everyone says its then the difference happens.

jcollins91106 · 01-14-2012, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Skeptics really? This has been proven long ago. If you doubt it, so be it.

I never thought there was anyone out there that doubted it until the other day when I was reading a thread where people didnt belive there was a difference and if so it was extremely minimal (ill try and find it again)

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-14-2012, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcollins91106

I never thought there was anyone out there that doubted it until the other day when I was reading a thread where people didnt belive there was a difference and if so it was extremely minimal (ill try and find it again)

It's been quite some time since I've read anything on this, but I do remember there were many people who reported the MAF absolutely helped. Vararam is the company that initially brought this to light. In case you have not see it here is the info.

http://www.vararam.com/camaro.html

Whipped416 · 01-14-2012, 08:54 PM

mine is K1 so i guess its stong

01-14-2012, 05:10 PM	#1
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 511	Skeptics of weak MAF sensor READ!!!! I have had my 2010 2ss camaro for about 9months now and have had an intake, x pipe, JBA high flow cats and muffler delete from the first week I bought the car. I have read all the threads about the weak MAF and always guessed I had a strong one, being the SS always felt strong. Well that was until I rode in a SS with nearly exact same mods and it felt way stronger. Discouraged I couldn't figure out what it was, on a whim I pulled my MAF out and discovered it was a weak version. I ordered one from a vendor here and installed it today.....let me say one thing this was the issue!!!! It felt like a new car. In second gear at 3000 rpm I put it too the floor and he went sideways. So if you have a weak MAF, spend the 80 bucks!!!! It's worth it. __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

01-14-2012, 05:17 PM	#2
Skidpuppy ACE5 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 367	Glad I bought a strong MAF with my new Vararam... I had a weak one. __________________ SIM 2SS/RS LS3, Vararam, RX Catch Can, SOLO HF Cats, Flowmaster AT Catback, Skip-Shift Eliminator. 404HP/414TQ

01-14-2012, 08:35 PM	#11
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 511	It is my understanding that that it is for the l99 and ls3. I have seen lots of threads each contradicticting the next when it comes to stock and making a difference...some say yes bust most say no. However with any bolt ons especially an intake most everyone says its then the difference happens. __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

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01-14-2012, 05:18 PM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	I get questioned about the MAF thing all of the time. Customers are often skeptical but it is REAL.

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valnzula 4Cs Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lompoc,Ca Posts: 171 View My Garage	So how do you tell?

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BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Skeptics really? This has been proven long ago. If you doubt it, so be it.

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Whipped416 Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,515 View My Garage	mine is K1 so i guess its stong