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Old 05-06-2004, 10:51 PM   #1
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air filter mods

im looking at a filter mod on ebay its not a k&n but only 40 bucks anyone try this filter im also wondering how does that work with the MAF sensor is it eliminated? and will this mod do anything for me as far as more power and gas milage i have a 99 2500 ls silverado just got it big upgrade from my 88 astro im very happy with it but dont no to much about it also i bought one of the chips on ebay for the air temp sensor and couldnt find it on my truck im hearing they dont work anyways thanks chrome
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Old 05-06-2004, 11:06 PM   #2
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Re: air filter mods

yea those chips are garbage, and if you get the airfilter kit off ebay and it doesnt have the hookup, its gonna throw the maf code and run funny, i would go with the k&n with the maf senser, its worth the extra cash
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Old 05-07-2004, 07:26 AM   #3
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Old 05-07-2004, 10:12 PM   #4
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K&N definitely worth the bucks. Classic case of you get what you pay for. K&N FIPK gave me a noticable boost in power at the wheels and 2-3 mpg increase. And it incorporates the stock MAF sensor. If where you are tests for emissions, eliminating the MAF sensor could cause problems that are not worth the hassle. Got mine new on Ebay for about $60.00 less than retail.

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Old 05-08-2004, 05:15 PM   #5
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Re: air filter mods

thanks guys im kind new at this intake stuff all i no is everyone says k&n am i looking for the tube or just the filter to go in my airbox also what is the talk about removing the screen for the MAF sensor any help would be great like i said im new at this im trying to increase my gas milage abit and of course alittle more power is always nice thanks CROME
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Old 05-08-2004, 07:18 PM   #6
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Go to the K&N site and look up what you need for your application. The drop-in filter is better than stock but the real deal is the FIPK which replaces the entire air intake up to the throttle body. As far as taking the screen out of the MAF, I mounted the MAF in a vise and gently tapped it out of its housing. BE VERY CAREFUL! Don't touch the fine wires in front of the screen! If you do, your MAF might not work correctly and send false info to the computer. Not good.

Don't be intimidated, it's not nearly as hard as it sounds.

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Old 05-10-2004, 10:48 AM   #7
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There are pics showing how to remove the MAF screen in previous threads just do a search.
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Old 05-11-2004, 01:56 PM   #8
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I removed the screen a few years ago. Basically just tear it out. From my experience and what I've read it really doesn't do anything to help i the way of hp. Just kind of a waste of time and if I could go back I wouldn't have removed it in the first place.
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Old 05-11-2004, 08:55 PM   #9
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hmmmmm everyone has a different opinion on this i think im going to keep it in for now but i am going for the cold air system thanks for all the replys guys CHROME
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