Maff screen remove? power gains?

[13secSTS]

has anyone removed the screen inside the mAF on thier norhtstar V8 engine? any problems? I have a 98 Deville Concours with a KN Filter. Im looking to pick up any extra HP i can findll

[CadillacSTS2003]

hahahaha funny!

[dkozloski]

That's a great idea. Cadillac engineers put that air straightener in there to mess up the way the engine runs just to tick you off. Be sure you throww it away so there is no chance you could ever put it back for some reason.

[FrankT]

As stated above, you’re better off leaving the MAF screen in place. Also be careful with your K&N air filter, oil from the filter will eventually leave an oil film on the Mass Air Flow elements, now dirt will accumulate on them contaminating the sensor. Then, you may run too lean and lose performance.

Take care,

Frank

[Ranger]

As Koz said, it is not a "screen" it is an air flow straightener and it is not restrictive. Leave it in place and heed Franks advice regarding oil film.

[JimD]

Originally Posted by dkozloski

That's a great idea. Cadillac engineers put that air straightener in there to mess up the way the engine runs just to tick you off. Be sure you throww it away so there is no chance you could ever put it back for some reason.

Right there is the reason GM is losing market share every month. They employ these teams of high dollar engineers and lock them in modern labs with state of the art equipment to measure every possible engine performance variable to be 120% certain there is no unfound torque. Oh, and all the while, the EPA and the state of California are hanging around enforcing emmisions / and fuel economy standards.

Think of the engines they could build if GM just hired a few guys to cruise the internet all day locating 'free' performance hints and (un-tested) aftermarket parts.

[eldorado1]

So..... Does that mean you want a turbonator?

[unruley247]

thats funny my buddy took his air straigtner off and brought a hpelminator. know he sez there was a 20hp increase. What a foool.

[UGOTIT]

20 HP wow!

[Ranger]

Originally Posted by unruley247

thats funny my buddy took his air straigtner off and brought a hpelminator. know he sez there was a 20hp increase. What a foool.

Just goes to prove P.T Barnum was right.

He can probably add another 15-20 hp if he uses the fuel line magnets.

[CadillacSTS2003]

hahahaha

want upgrades?

BUY A HONDA!

[unruley247]

He can probably add another 15-20 hp if he uses the fuel line magnets.[/quote]
I'm going to suggest that and c if he does it that will be great to laugh at

[Ranger]

If he is that dumb, he should not be allowed to operate machinery.

[codewize]

And adds and exhaust O-Pipe and an engine oil bypass kit found here

[13secSTS]

Originally Posted by unruley247

He can probably add another 15-20 hp if he uses the fuel line magnets.

I'm going to suggest that and c if he does it that will be great to laugh at[/quote]

From some of the comments made it is clear that there are couple of little boys in here that have alot of growing up to do. I appreciate any genuine feedback from others but you wont find any fuel magnets on my car. If you want something to laugh at just stand nude in front of the mirror sometime. Its not my first day on the block. As far as K+N filters go, they do improve power. The maf sensor should be cleaned occasionally with or without a aftermarket filter.