I took my 305tpi bird to the shop because it was dying whenever I slowed or stoped. They say I need a new mass air flow sensor and it will cost me $375 with labor. Does this sound right. It is kind of high. Could I do this myself. I am no mechanic but it doesn't look that hard.

 

I think you can get them rebuilt for under $200 at autozone and it couldn't be easier to put in. You should be able to put in a MAF in literally under 5 minutes.

 

auto zone has em for 140+exchange core,and anyone with a noggin can put it in

 

well actualy all u need is a screw driver

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- David
88' GTA 5.7L TPI MODS---> air foil, K&N, Shift Kit, 180* therm, TB bypass, Gutted CAT, Flowmaster 80 Series Muffler added to Unkown CatBack, Ported Intake

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88,

Or you can get a brand new, warranted Wells SU-145 MAF for about $170.00 and never worry about your MAF again. The only operational difference is that the Wells MAF flows more than even a gutted Bosch MAF.

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Vader, you forgot to say its a better unit as well. Or at least thats what you keep saying.

 

ah vader, 6666 post!!! do something!!!

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- David
88' GTA 5.7L TPI MODS---> air foil, K&N, Shift Kit, 180* therm, TB bypass, Gutted CAT, Flowmaster 80 Series Muffler added to Unkown CatBack, Ported Intake

http://www.geocities.com/david_angel_16

 

Thanks for the input. One $200 part, two screws, and $175 labor. No thanks. I'll do it myself. With my Haynes manual I can do anything! Ha.

Vader, Where can I buy the Wells MAF. This sounds the best to me. Hopefully I could get it locally and not have to wait for shiping. I want to bet my Bird back in action.

 

BF88,

Any auto parts house that sells Wells/Conrad parts either has one or can get it for you. If you cannot find a supplier, you can check http://www.wellsmfgcorp.com/ for a distributor in your area.

Max,

I think the design of the MAF is better, since it uses the more modern thick-film sensor and flat metal matrix in place of the dual screens. The fact that is has a larger I.D. and no heat sink fins and sampling tube to restrict air flow can't hurt either. The design is basically "borrowed" from the LT1/LS1 MAF design.

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