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Apex Paul · 08-10-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babaron

where exactly is the this air flow thing, MAF, or whatever it is? How do I check mine? I am having the same issue.

The MAF (mass air flow) sensor is on your intake tube. The picture below of the stock intake shows the position of the wiring harness connected to the sensor. The sensor is removed with a couple of screws. To understand more about the various sensors on the car and what they do, take a look at this blog post.

babaron · 08-11-2011, 06:50 AM

Thanks, I'll check it this weekend. I'm scheduled to get a Blackhawk CAI soon. This will replace that, right?

Bbrock25 · 08-11-2011, 09:02 PM

Mine says K18...So I'm good to go right? Or is it a 'weak' one?

Moriartii · 08-11-2011, 09:09 PM

K18 is a good one, I do believe.

Cheers
K

310Driver · 08-12-2011, 02:20 AM

I have a weak one. Where do I purchase the strong one, and use the weak one as a paper weight?

Scott@Bjorn3D · 08-12-2011, 06:11 AM

Ok I want to make sure on this. I got a new one since my old one only had 1 letter. My new one which is already in my car had a letter and a number. That should be a good one right? Somebody keeps saying they have to have 3 characters.

Apex Motorsports · 08-12-2011, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbrock25

Mine says K18...So I'm good to go right? Or is it a 'weak' one?

Your MAF is good to go. A letter followed by a number is "strong".

Quote:

Originally Posted by 310Driver

I have a weak one. Where do I purchase the strong one, and use the weak one as a paper weight?

Give us a call.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Ok I want to make sure on this. I got a new one since my old one only had 1 letter. My new one which is already in my car had a letter and a number. That should be a good one right? Somebody keeps saying they have to have 3 characters.

I don't think I have seen a letter followed by a single number before. What is the code?

BullF-16 · 08-12-2011, 07:09 AM

I installed a CAI inc system yesterday and my MAF has a single letter "W" on it. Do i need a new MAF? I have an LS3. Will it make a difference?

Apex Motorsports · 08-12-2011, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BullF-16

I installed a CAI inc system yesterday and my MAF has a single letter "W" on it. Do i need a new MAF? I have an LS3. Will it make a difference?

That is a "weak" MAF. If you are not having any issues then you don't "need" one. If you take any additional steps to improve air flow you probably will though.

BullF-16 · 08-12-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

That is a "weak" MAF. If you are not having any issues then you don't "need" one. If you take any additional steps to improve air flow you probably will though.

Thanks, just spoke with Paul and ordered one from you guys. I will probably end up needing it based on what i have planned

Apex Motorsports · 08-12-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BullF-16

Thanks, just spoke with Paul and ordered one from you guys. I will probably end up needing it based on what i have planned

Awesome. Thanks for your order.

babaron · 08-12-2011, 09:11 PM

OK. I checked and I got a weak MAF. I've noticed that the car has much less pwr than the coupe I test drove. The dealer says he can get another one for me. I will ask him to call and make sure the new one is a stong one with the letter and number. Hope that works.

I am scheduled to have him put on an SLP Supercharger and CAI (Blackhawk) in 11 days and I understand that a strong MAF will be necessary.

I also understand that the install will also involve a retune. That should fix any issues with the low octane fuel the dealer probably filled it with when it was delivered, right? But I'm guessing I'll need to make sure all that fuel is used up and replaced with hi-octane fuel before the retune, or I'll have the same issue, right? Am I missing anything?

yourWHAThurtz · 03-23-2012, 04:57 PM

Has anyone found a "weak" MAF on a 2012?

Apex Motorsports · 03-23-2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yourWHAThurtz

Has anyone found a "weak" MAF on a 2012?

Yes, it is not model year dependent.

08-11-2011, 09:02 PM	#17
Bbrock25 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Ky Posts: 704	Mine says K18...So I'm good to go right? Or is it a 'weak' one? __________________

08-12-2011, 02:20 AM	#19
310Driver John Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Texas, United States of America Posts: 39 View My Garage	I have a weak one. Where do I purchase the strong one, and use the weak one as a paper weight? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/ Inferno Orange/ Inferno Orange Interior/ 6 Speed Hurst Short Throw/ Halltech Cold Air Intake/ RX Catch-Can/ Rear Cat Delete & Muffler Delete.

08-12-2011, 09:11 PM	#26
babaron Totally into it Drives: '67 427vette/'11 Pacecar/'02 BMW ci Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 653 View My Garage	OK. I checked and I got a weak MAF. I've noticed that the car has much less pwr than the coupe I test drove. The dealer says he can get another one for me. I will ask him to call and make sure the new one is a stong one with the letter and number. Hope that works. I am scheduled to have him put on an SLP Supercharger and CAI (Blackhawk) in 11 days and I understand that a strong MAF will be necessary. I also understand that the install will also involve a retune. That should fix any issues with the low octane fuel the dealer probably filled it with when it was delivered, right? But I'm guessing I'll need to make sure all that fuel is used up and replaced with hi-octane fuel before the retune, or I'll have the same issue, right? Am I missing anything? Last edited by babaron; 08-13-2011 at 06:58 AM.

03-23-2012, 04:57 PM	#27
yourWHAThurtz Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 57 View My Garage	Has anyone found a "weak" MAF on a 2012? __________________ \| SunTek CXP 35% Tint \| Muffler Delete \| Gloss Black Vinyl Bow-Ties \| AAC 3156 Chrome Signal Bulbs \| AAC P13W Plasma LED DRL Bulbs \|

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