MAF Sensors!!

[eponator]

Can I get your input on a performance MAF sensor? On my 5.4 I've already installed a K&N FIPK Intake system and am getting ready for the next step to "open her up". I was looking over these and they seem to boast nice improvements over stock (the one I'm looking at is already tuned for a cold air intake)
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The problem is these things run around $4-500 which is allot for me!!! From your experiences, would you say this is worth it, or would I be better off saving up for some headers / a nice Magnaflow system first?

Thanks in advance.

[stumpuller454]

stock mafs at least on gm vehciels can had 500hp, wouldn`t be surprised if fords arn`t far off that. I have a summit HF MAF, not much difference to be honest, but i need it for when the supercharger gets bolted on.

And i have heard many problems with guys running them on stock vehicle or with handheld programmers not working out to well. i have a custom tune from westers garage and they mapped it into my ECM file. I`ve had no problems. go with the exhaust first, Get a maf if you`ve done extensive engine work or are artificially aspirated. IMHO

[bradrhale]

to me, they seem like they would help out alot better being that it does not have a screen that covers the entire tube. i dont know about any gains that you will gain but if you are going to be doin some serious mods, i think i might invest in something like that. do some shopping around before you buy that. i have seen that brand through many different distributors.
i think the header and exhaust idea would yield better performance at the moment.

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i agree with everyone only do it if you are doing serious mods

[eponator]

Thanks guys for the feedback!! As this is MY first truck and not a temp driver from my father, I do not plan on ever parting ways with him.
As things wear out I will be replacing them with bigger and better untill he turns into the Non street - legal MONSTER I intend him to be (I'm sure Ill be needing your help MUCH more in the future)

For now I will heed your advice and stick with the exhaust. Eventually I'll have a real use for such a MAF sensor. I can't wait for that day to come.

Oh BTW latest addition to the truck done Just last night!!:

Tow mirrors of an 02 F250!! I can actually see where I'm merging now without those hideous fisheyes!!! And I look **** sexy while doing it HAHA!!