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How does MAF sensor mount to the 88 GTA mount bracket?

Old Mar 11, 2015 | 12:21 PM
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How does MAF sensor mount to the 88 GTA mount bracket?

I have an 87 but want to install the cold air intake thats meant for an 88. Just wondering how the sensor actually installs to that years bracket
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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Re: How does MAF sensor mount to the 88 GTA mount bracket?

How does MAF sensor mount to the 88 GTA mount bracket?-maf-bracket.jpg

How does MAF sensor mount to the 88 GTA mount bracket?-88-tpi.jpg on Mine

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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 12:58 PM
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Re: How does MAF sensor mount to the 88 GTA mount bracket?

IIRC, I think you need to install the 88-92 upper fan support/rad shroud also.
The 87 shroud is wider where the 88-89 maf bracket bolts on.
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 01:04 PM
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Re: How does MAF sensor mount to the 88 GTA mount bracket?

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IIRC, I think you need to install the 88-92 upper fan support/rad shroud also.
The 87 shroud is wider where the 88-89 maf bracket bolts on.
Dammit, really? I's that all I would require? I assume the rad setup is the same
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Re: How does MAF sensor mount to the 88 GTA mount bracket?

Originally Posted by TTOP350
IIRC, I think you need to install the 88-92 upper fan support/rad shroud also.
The 87 shroud is wider where the 88-89 maf bracket bolts on.
yes
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 01:15 PM
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Re: How does MAF sensor mount to the 88 GTA mount bracket?

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yes
So this is just the metal piece that the MAF bracket mounts too? Or do I need the whole bloody rad setup?
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 01:32 PM
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Re: How does MAF sensor mount to the 88 GTA mount bracket?

How does MAF sensor mount to the 88 GTA mount bracket?-rad.jpg


Just the shield PLASTICl part


Now I gotta go put my car back together. Getting a MAF VOLTS LOW Code..Just kidding

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Re: How does MAF sensor mount to the 88 GTA mount bracket?

just the upper plastic part that the fans bolt to and it bolts to the core support
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Re: How does MAF sensor mount to the 88 GTA mount bracket?

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just the upper plastic part that the fans bolt to and it bolts to the core support
Yeah, thats what I meant. Plastic. Thae MAF bracket is metal.
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