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Old 02-22-2014, 02:09 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by mad_sb View Post
Not to mention different flow rates at the same boost pressure depending on the compressor used in the particular kit, different maf placement from kit to kit (changes the airflow pattern around the maf), etc etc. Different size charge pipes, inter-cooler efficiency etc. Though mainly the flow rate and maf placement.
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Vortech engineers spent a lot of time with MAF sensor placement and housing diameter. They ended up locating it in an enlarged intercooler pipe with sufficient straight section before and after the MAF element. Required a patch harness extension but paid off in the end.
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