is it possible to put a 99 and newer maf sensor in a 98 and older model? with some kind of fuel computer, safc/urd console.....
i mean as long as the new sensor has all the same functions. such as temp, signal wire and specified air flow ratings.

it would be nice to put one in my 98 4runner to get rid of the restrictive one that i have and put one that i can just insert in the tube. and i work at toyota so they come by the dozen....

 

There are a few options.

1) Install a Supra MAF
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/s...-d-96-a-84874/

2) Modify the MAF to flow better (basically cut off the restrictive front end)
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/r...ly-worth-94545

3) Rewire the connector for a 99-02 MAF
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/9...pin-out-57454/

 

cool man thanks

 

Not to resurrect some old threads but after reading these older threads, has anyone done anything with MAF swapping on NON-Supercharged 4Runners? I have been looking at doing a cold air intake mod but most of the kits are more for the 99-02 4Runners. The MAF on the 96-98 seems to be more restrictive and I don't fully understand what is going on with this sensor anyway. I have been trying to figure out how to remove mine for install on a cold air intake that I got that has no instructions.

Bottom line here, is it worth the effort to do a Supra swap on a 96-98 non-supercharged engine? What are the pros to this mod? How do you accomplish resetting and calibration of the new MAF with the ECU? What are the Cons? Seems the issue of doing this is for more power and better fuel economy. That is even more applicable now then in 2006. Would love to hear reports from anyone who had done this or from anyone who investigated this and decided not to do it and why. Thanks

 

yeah exactly, no one sells the 96-98 intakes nearly as commonly as the newer ones. plus the restriction sucks. i bought a S-AFC II and getting the maf sensor and removing the cat with a test pipe then im headed to the dyno to tune it all up. i let you know how that goes if your interested.....