View Poll Results: Would you like a tech article on how to re-wire your factory harness to MAF?
Yes, I would
496
95.02%
No thanks
4
0.77%
I duno, I might...
22
4.21%
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SD to MAF Conversion - Write up?
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From: Wendover, NV.
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Here is another. More expensive but looks like it has more with the kit. Even one for us 460 owners with the E40D. $2,049.95 for the kit for my truck. Ouch
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Thats what I was afraid of, are the gauge clusters different? cause that would suck, the 96 is an xl bare bones fleet and my 95 is a fully loaded xlt with the tach.
If it comes down to that then Im not gonna do the swap, just too much work for so little gain.
I wonder tho, didnt someyone say that california models came with maf?
If it comes down to that then Im not gonna do the swap, just too much work for so little gain.
I wonder tho, didnt someyone say that california models came with maf?
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i have a 1989 ford f150 single cab with a 351w, i have plans on doing some mods for this truck which include a full ford explorer intake manifold swap and i would like to do a maf conversion. can some body give me a full parts list as to what would be the best possible componets to look for like what computer and harneses. i would also like to use tweeker or a similar program with this system.
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i did a MAF on my mustang back when because i heavily modified it. If i want more power out of my 90 ford f150 it may be cheaper to do a 351 conversion. What are you guys opinions on that ? MAF to modify or just sawap 351
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My opinion is to do both. That way if you go to improve later the MAF setup will be more giving tuning wise.
What engine do you have right now?
What engine do you have right now?
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The explorer intake will require a rare 5.8 specific lower which may cost you as much as a complete intake from some other suppliers unless you stumble across one dirt cheap. Before doing anything you should outline your goals and budget.. both short term and long, going mass air is a good idea and provides lots of room for future upgrades, but you may or may not need the tweecer right away depending what you do to the motor. The 5.0 mustang computers are all supported by tuners, and these cars as well as later 5.0 and 5.8 trucks have the wiring you need.
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There is a company that makes manifold spacers for various ford combination heads/intakes including 302 intake to 351W engine that might make this a more palitable use. If I can't find a used unmodified 5.8 spec gt-40 lower for less than $300 I may "Explore" this route when I eventually convert.
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thank you for informing me of that, i will be looking for a different intake now. i would like to know what i need besides the mustang mass air computer? do i keep my current injectors or do i switch to a style that uses the maf? any information that may help is apprectated because this is one of my main priorites of these truck.