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Reloaded · 02-28-2012, 09:14 PM

I've read some pretty different accounts of what the deal is with these on the forum, and i still have some questions.

Has chevy been producing the "weak" model all through the production years ?ex. 10-12

I've read that as many as 90% have the "strong" sensor, is this correct?

Was the selection of the MAF completely random or did it have to do with the packages for the car?

lexlueger · 02-28-2012, 09:19 PM

Early builds like mine went out with the weak MAF. No specific vin range that I know of. Just check the code and replace if needed. If your staying stock just leave it be.

*The Stig* · 02-28-2012, 09:20 PM

It was and is completely random. Their are two companies that make the MAF sensor - it's blind luck to which one you get.

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 02-28-2012, 09:20 PM

What's the test to check for it?

lexlueger · 02-28-2012, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

It was and is completely random. Their are two companies that make the MAF sensor - it's blind luck to which one you get.

Lol..Now I'm confused. Thought it was only an early build thing..way to confuse me and the OP

lexlueger · 02-28-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshBobGuptaMarley

What's the test to check for it?

Weak ones have Single letter ONLY like P, Z

Strong ones have Letter AND number like K22

*The Stig* · 02-28-2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lexlueger

Weak ones have Single letter ONLY like P, Z

Strong ones have Letter AND number like K22

Yup. It's a very simple check.

Apex Chase · 02-28-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

It was and is completely random. Their are two companies that make the MAF sensor - it's blind luck to which one you get.

This. It is not limited to any specific model year. Give this a read for more info.

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

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 02-28-2012, 09:37 PM

Hmmmmm.....it seems there is never a day when I can't come up with something to do with the car hehe.

Whipped416 · 02-28-2012, 09:41 PM

mine is K1 i assume its strong

LonghornLove · 02-28-2012, 09:41 PM

I have a weak one and havent noticed any hesitation. Am I losing any power due to it?

LonghornLove · 02-28-2012, 09:42 PM

yes k1 is strong

GunnyG · 02-28-2012, 09:45 PM

Curiosity got the better of me. Just went and verified mine. K23! Strong as I thought.

slick rick · 02-28-2012, 09:50 PM

K24, strong like bull

Bell040 · 02-28-2012, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonghornLove

I have a weak one and haven't noticed any hesitation. Am I losing any power due to it?

I replaced mine and couldn't tell a difference... although I added a cam at the same time

so.... any input from me is null and void

LonghornLove · 02-28-2012, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bell040

I replaced mine and couldn't tell a difference... although I added a cam at the same time

so.... any input from me is null and void

lol, Is it your daily driver? I am thinking about getting one but I put about 4,000 miles a months on my car. I'm also worried if it puts me at a higher risk of having any drivetrain issues.

I said I was done with mods after cai but I already got a tune so no warranty. Why not slap on a cam as well?

Reloaded · 02-28-2012, 09:56 PM

pretty interesting stuff... i plan on adding a CAI, so im gonna have to check and replace if necessary. Any one know how much one of these goes for?

LonghornLove · 02-28-2012, 09:57 PM

I think 70 from apex. Thats probably where I'll be getting one from.

lexlueger · 02-28-2012, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonghornLove

I think 70 from apex. Thats probably where I'll be getting one from.

I can get you one for $9.99 but you need to give me your bank account number

LonghornLove · 02-28-2012, 10:05 PM

5800 4562 4885 0102.... thanks bud

lexlueger · 02-28-2012, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonghornLove

5800 4562 4885 0102.... thanks bud

SWEET! One Lamborghini.. I mean MAF sensor coming right up

LonghornLove · 02-28-2012, 10:15 PM

lol

Bell040 · 03-01-2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonghornLove

lol, Is it your daily driver? I am thinking about getting one but I put about 4,000 miles a months on my car. I'm also worried if it puts me at a higher risk of having any drivetrain issues.

I said I was done with mods after cai but I already got a tune so no warranty. Why not slap on a cam as well?

daily driver...

I have almost 95,000 miles on my car... over 20K of that is with the cam. I am pretty sure that I own the record for most miles on a cammed C5 Camaro.

I wouldn't trade it for a Z06... and I know what I am saying here, because I have a Z06.

JANNETTYRACING · 03-02-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bell040

daily driver...

I have almost 95,000 miles on my car... over 20K of that is with the cam. I am pretty sure that I own the record for most miles on a cammed C5 Camaro.

Now that is Driving the Wheels off it, Congrats!

mikeSS · 03-02-2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bell040

daily driver...

I have almost 95,000 miles on my car... over 20K of that is with the cam. I am pretty sure that I own the record for most miles on a cammed C5 Camaro.

I wouldn't trade it for a Z06... and I know what I am saying here, because I have a Z06.

really nice to hear this. i am thinking about using my cammed camaro for a DD when it starts to get warm. it has only 15k on it right now. happy to see the car is holding up.

02-28-2012, 09:14 PM	#1
Reloaded Beasting off the Riesling Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York Posts: 98	Strong MAF I've read some pretty different accounts of what the deal is with these on the forum, and i still have some questions. Has chevy been producing the "weak" model all through the production years ?ex. 10-12 I've read that as many as 90% have the "strong" sensor, is this correct? Was the selection of the MAF completely random or did it have to do with the packages for the car?

02-28-2012, 09:19 PM	#2
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,056	Early builds like mine went out with the weak MAF. No specific vin range that I know of. Just check the code and replace if needed. If your staying stock just leave it be. __________________ MAST 416 STROKER: RDS STAGE 3 TVS 2300 TICK PERFORMANCE CUSTOM CAM TPIS 102 TB IW 8 RIB PULLEY W/ OD COG REARS NX EXPRESS NITROUS KIT CMGS METHANOL INJECTION KDI HEAT EXCHANGER CIRCLE D 2800 TCFLEX PLATE /ADM TRANS COOLER DSS DRIVESHAFT/1400 HP AXLES LPE 3.70 GEARS/JRE POSI MOD DYNATECH HEADERS/MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST/ TEST PIPES SQUASH RETURN STYLE E85 FS/ID 850's BMR/EIBACH SUSPENSION Killing mustangs,because the good Lord wants me to

02-28-2012, 09:20 PM	#3
The Stig Fireproof Moderator Drives: a PBM camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 26,614 View My Garage	It was and is completely random. Their are two companies that make the MAF sensor - it's blind luck to which one you get. __________________ thanks for the sig Russ

02-28-2012, 09:20 PM	#4
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,401 View My Garage	What's the test to check for it? __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

02-28-2012, 09:37 PM	#9
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,401 View My Garage	Hmmmmm.....it seems there is never a day when I can't come up with something to do with the car hehe. __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

02-28-2012, 09:41 PM	#10
Whipped416 Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	mine is K1 i assume its strong __________________

02-28-2012, 09:41 PM	#11
LonghornLove My Grille so Icey Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pearland, Tx Posts: 217	I have a weak one and havent noticed any hesitation. Am I losing any power due to it?

02-28-2012, 09:42 PM	#12
LonghornLove My Grille so Icey Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pearland, Tx Posts: 217	yes k1 is strong

02-28-2012, 09:45 PM	#13
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2010 Satin Black 2SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 7,711 View My Garage	Curiosity got the better of me. Just went and verified mine. K23! Strong as I thought. __________________

02-28-2012, 09:50 PM	#14
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,061 View My Garage	K24, strong like bull __________________

02-28-2012, 09:56 PM	#17
Reloaded Beasting off the Riesling Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York Posts: 98	pretty interesting stuff... i plan on adding a CAI, so im gonna have to check and replace if necessary. Any one know how much one of these goes for?

02-28-2012, 09:57 PM	#18
LonghornLove My Grille so Icey Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pearland, Tx Posts: 217	I think 70 from apex. Thats probably where I'll be getting one from.

02-28-2012, 10:05 PM	#20
LonghornLove My Grille so Icey Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pearland, Tx Posts: 217	5800 4562 4885 0102.... thanks bud

02-28-2012, 10:15 PM	#22
LonghornLove My Grille so Icey Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pearland, Tx Posts: 217	lol

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