MAF conversion parts

[JOlbert]

I'm doing a MAF conversion on my 87 LX & hopefully somebody fairly close has some parts for sale. Let me know, thanks.

[yeahloh95]

there are kits that you can wire into your stock computer and just add a stock meter for now

[yeahloh95]

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...Wiring-Harness

[JOlbert]

there are kits that you can wire into your stock computer and just add a stock meter for now

I found a complete kit for around $300 that included the PCM. MAF, MAF bracket(?), & the wiring that you tie into the existing stuff in the car. I'm not sure if thats a good deal or not. I'm not going to be using a stock MAF very long but I'm not sure if I should buy a aftermarket one at this time or not

[yeahloh95]

http://www.corral.net/tech/powerplant/maf_tech_2.html

another very good read

[JOlbert]

stuff like that link is greatly appreciated Troy. I've never really messed with one of these cars & don't know much about them. I'm going to learn though. lol

[yeahloh95]

give that little 302 a chance i think you will be surprised how well it can run

[JOlbert]

give that little 302 a chance i think you will be surprised how well it can run

That's what I decided to do. I'm going to re-ring & bearing it over the winter & hopefully gather up enough funds to do a H/C/I setup for it. Nothing crazy, just something that's fun to drive & capable of driving anywhere at anytime

[yeahloh95]

how many miles is on it ?

[JOlbert]

how many miles is on it ?

120,000

[no1sirbutler]

Glad to see your going to give the 302 a chance. They are good motors and can last forever. I had a buddy have one with over 250K and at least the last 80K were with a 100 shot lol. It will run better than expected.

[Sonic03snake]

I have an 89 maf harness (Direct plug in), a9l computer, and a stock maf if your interested.

[JOlbert]

I have an 89 maf harness (Direct plug in), a9l computer, and a stock maf if your interested.

Sending pm

[yeahloh95]

with 120k i would just throw hci on it and let it eat, unless oil press is low and a leakdown test makes rings look bad

[JOlbert]

with 120k i would just throw hci on it and let it eat, unless oil press is low and a leakdown test makes rings look bad

oil pressure is great, just smokes a little. I'm going to run a leakdown on it & see, but I'm probably just going to ring & bearing it since I'm pulling the motor out to clean up & paint the engine bay.

[Erics89GT]

i got 134,000 on mine and it doesnt smoke and oil psi is around 35-40 on a hot day....i want to do a h/c/i but cash seems to be holding back the project

[JOlbert]

i got 134,000 on mine and it doesnt smoke and oil psi is around 35-40 on a hot day....i want to do a h/c/i but cash seems to be holding back the project

I really think it's the valve seals or guides that are causing it to smoke some. I only notice it when I start it or run it through the gears pretty hard.

[speedracer]

I really think it's the valve seals or guides that are causing it to smoke some. I only notice it when I start it or run it through the gears pretty hard.

It's been out of the garage?

[juice_man_86]

Valve seals are pretty common with those miles and spirited driving....on a side note, you should definitely get that harness off of Lou, they can be hard to find. Direct plug in is always better than splicing wires. I had no choice with my 86

[JOlbert]

It's been out of the garage?

I've put more miles on it in the two weeks that I've owned it, than I did the Trans Am the entire year. That's including the trip to Wheeling, WV where the new owner of it met me. lol

Valve seals are pretty common with those miles and spirited driving....on a side note, you should definitely get that harness off of Lou, they can be hard to find. Direct plug in is always better than splicing wires. I had no choice with my 86

Definitely getting that harness. Although I can do some nice wiring, I would rather just plug something in.

I'm going to start a new thread for this build though, since this isn't exactly the place.