Mass Air Flow Mod 1997 4 Runner 3.4

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Nov 17, 2004 | 05:28 AM

BOSTON4RUNNER

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Mass Air Flow Mod 1997 4 Runner 3.4

when i made my air intake the other day, i thought hey maybe I should rip out that turbine looking thingy in there, pump up the air intake reading for the senros which i thought might increase some fuel etc etc

any thoughts on this? anyone done such a thing?

thanks!

Nov 17, 2004 | 05:52 AM

MTL_4runner

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The MAF is there for a reason.
If you take it out the computer will go into open loop mode and you will get horrible gas mileage.

Maybe switching to a later model MAF (99+) might give you better airflow

Nov 17, 2004 | 06:02 AM

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wasnt talking about removing the mass air flow

I am talking about gutting out that silly lookign round thing inside of it...

tim

Nov 17, 2004 | 06:05 AM

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....Leave it alone!!!

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Nov 17, 2004 | 06:06 AM

BOSTON4RUNNER

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hmm think i will have to rip it apart today

Nov 17, 2004 | 06:31 AM

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wasnt talking about removing the mass air flow

I am talking about gutting out that silly lookign round thing inside of it...

tim

That is where the actual sensor is located.
Have at it!

Nov 17, 2004 | 06:42 AM

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that is what i wanted to know

is the actual sensor in there?

if so obviously i wont mess with it.........takes forever to get stragith answer on here

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Nov 17, 2004 | 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BOSTON4RUNNER

that is what i wanted to know

is the actual sensor in there?

if so obviously i wont mess with it.........takes forever to get stragith answer on here

See my above post.
Yes, the sensor is in there.

Here is a thread where you can see the sensors in the pics:
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...rue#Post106649

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Nov 17, 2004 | 06:51 AM

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Yeah.....

It took what, a whole hour to get the info you're looking for? Quit yer bitchin'....

Nov 17, 2004 | 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BOSTON4RUNNER

takes forever to get stragith answer on here

hey you got an answer under an hour and a half... that is pretty quick.

Nov 17, 2004 | 06:55 AM

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Yeah.....

It took what, a whole hour to get the info you're looking for? Quit yer bitchin'....

Nov 17, 2004 | 06:55 AM

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i appreciated the sarcasm in the answer.....not really

that is what i was getting at................

Nov 17, 2004 | 07:31 AM

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:pat: Hey guys, do you think it's safe to remove my intake tube all together? That way, I'll get TONS more airflow and the stupid filter won't slow it down. :pat:

And then some Premium Muffler Bearings.

Nov 17, 2004 | 07:49 AM

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I woudlnt recommend quiting your day job...funny man

Nov 17, 2004 | 08:04 AM

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Next time you need an answer about this stuff right away, try asking here. You'll get a response 10 times faster. But, don't forget to tell them the make and model. They tend to get angry when you leave out details.

Cheers

Nov 17, 2004 | 08:19 AM

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He got his response right away. Its just he was listening, you expect a damn answer within 2 seconds of ur post. PLease do go the the other site, AND STAY THERE!