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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
Engine: 5.7L
Transmission: Automatic 4 speeds
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Need help to find a MAF for my car!

Hello,

the MAF on my 88 GTA is defective and I would like to replace it with a new one that don't cost too much.

I just need a stock replacement that flow the same. Don't need an adjustable one or one that flow better... Just need something new that flow and works exactly like the stock BOSCH MAF.

And if I decide to buy a used one, wich years will work on my 88 GTA? I heard that 85 MAF won't work because of the connector, but do the 86 to 89 would work well with my car? I saw different part # so I'm wondering...
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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Car: '87 IROCZ
Engine: 395 ZZ4
Transmission: ProBuilt 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.70s
Go to a good national parts store, and buy it. MAFs are a little expensive. I bought my replacement MAF at AutoZone.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 07:33 AM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
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Transmission: Automatic 4 speeds
Axle/Gears: 2.77
How much did you pay for it? Here GM sell them for like 750$ (canadian) and other normal parts store near 500$... If I could find one online for less...
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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I vaguely remember $160. Just pick up the phone, you'll get the correct cost in a couple minutes.
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
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Transmission: Automatic 4 speeds
Axle/Gears: 2.77
I can't find anything under 500$ (canadian) here...

No Internet places I could buy one cheap?
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 01:24 AM
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Car: 1988 trans am GTA
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: 700r4
you can always try a used one off ebay... huge gamble though on it working. i paied 125$ for mine from autozone ..... first one i replaced though cost 190$ same thing too
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 09:15 AM
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you could but the sensor online from one of the major retailers. ie autozone, advance auto etc..
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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AC/Delco 213-3418, Remanufactured MAF Sensor, $158.79 (USD). Ships to Canada, AND even to Quebec...

www.rockauto.com

That seems to be the going price for a reman. Autozone.com lists them for about the same. Too bad CarQuest seems to have trouble getting the Wells units, since they are a nearly indestructible type.
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 06:55 AM
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Car: 1989 Corvette
Engine: 350 Tpi
Transmission: ZF 6 speed
Axle/Gears: Dana 44 3,33
My friend bought a used one and no it didnt work very well so i guess if youre gone keep the car then get a new one.
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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i ve got two of them. ill sell you one or both..
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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Thanks all but another member already sold me a used one. I hope it will fix my problem tought...
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