1997 Chevy Truck can i get around using a mass air flow

196,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MADATMYTRUCK
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do i need a mass air flow sensor
Nov 22, 2009 at 2:54 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

in a word no..... if the engine is set up with one, there is no way of maintaining correct air /fuel ration, the ECU needs the input from the MAF to supply correct fuel injection pulse times for optimum performance.


Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 22, 2009 at 3:06 PM
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