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TA_C10 · 02-01-2019, 11:16 AM

Guys I need to purchase a complete MAF system because my LS(lm7) didn't come with one. I'm going stock for now with plans to throw a few upgrades later but nothing major so stock MAF seems the way to go. However I'm wondering are there differences in the MAF sensors in different year LS engines that might be better than other models?

I'm running an LM7 5.3l with stock harness and pcm from a 2003 suburban.

Thanks.

ls1nova71 · 02-01-2019, 12:50 PM

'99-'06 are all the same, just get one of those and call it a day.

TA_C10 · 02-01-2019, 02:44 PM

Thanks, sounds good

BR3W CITY · 02-01-2019, 03:19 PM

I'm partial to the newer blade style MAF's (fwiw I don't run a MAF at all). The 99-06 are direct fit, the others can work but need to include the Temp sensor, or use a relocated IAT or switch to a TMAP.

**First c10** · 03-25-2019, 11:36 PM

Hey guys I didn’t want to high jack the thread but it’s on the same topic. I have a 2008 out of a 1500 truck and the stock MAF is long. I want to change it and I have a lq9 sitting on my shop floor with a shorter MAF that uses a similar but not exact type 5 pin connector. I need something short and this would fit better it’s about 2” shorter. See pictures.
Could I just change the pigtail to the older style and put a new short style MAF?

**First c10** · 03-25-2019, 11:38 PM

These are the part number on each MAF short one is a 2002 long is 2008.

**First c10** · 03-26-2019, 08:40 PM

Anyone have a thought???

02-01-2019, 11:16 AM	#1
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	MAF difference between years Guys I need to purchase a complete MAF system because my LS(lm7) didn't come with one. I'm going stock for now with plans to throw a few upgrades later but nothing major so stock MAF seems the way to go. However I'm wondering are there differences in the MAF sensors in different year LS engines that might be better than other models? I'm running an LM7 5.3l with stock harness and pcm from a 2003 suburban. Thanks. __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

02-01-2019, 12:50 PM	#2
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: MAF difference between years '99-'06 are all the same, just get one of those and call it a day. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

02-01-2019, 02:44 PM	#3
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: MAF difference between years Thanks, sounds good __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

02-01-2019, 03:19 PM	#4
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: MAF difference between years I'm partial to the newer blade style MAF's (fwiw I don't run a MAF at all). The 99-06 are direct fit, the others can work but need to include the Temp sensor, or use a relocated IAT or switch to a TMAP. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

03-25-2019, 11:36 PM	#5
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: MAF difference between years Hey guys I didn’t want to high jack the thread but it’s on the same topic. I have a 2008 out of a 1500 truck and the stock MAF is long. I want to change it and I have a lq9 sitting on my shop floor with a shorter MAF that uses a similar but not exact type 5 pin connector. I need something short and this would fit better it’s about 2” shorter. See pictures. Could I just change the pigtail to the older style and put a new short style MAF? Attached Images __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!! Last edited by First c10; 03-27-2019 at 01:19 AM.

03-25-2019, 11:38 PM	#6
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: MAF difference between years These are the part number on each MAF short one is a 2002 long is 2008. Attached Images __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

03-26-2019, 08:40 PM	#7
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: MAF difference between years Anyone have a thought??? __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!



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