Disclaimer: I didn't know where to put this thread. If this isn't the best location,
the Moderator's can move it. I figured a tuner would be able to best answer this question though.
First off... I'm aware that with the stock intake/MAF configuration, you don't want to run the
engine without a filter installed. Because of (I believe) MAF scaling, etc. that could make you run
on the lean side, because you were tuned with the filter installed.
Well, my setup includes a custom short ram intake and a blow-thru MAF (MAF is AFTER the turbo).
I've seen some guys remove their air filter and cover the end of their intake with a fine metal screen when
they are at the track, or getting ready for a run on the drag strip or dyno. I can understand the thinking
behind this, but I imagine it's not always smart.
However, with my setup being what it is, with the blow-thru MAF and all, I SHOULD be able to run a
screened intake without any issues....correct? What possible issues could it cause? Also, if I decided
to do this, it would be pretty much ONLY at the track....but how much dirt do you think the engine eats
in that amount of time? I think it'd be minimal at most, but I want you guys' input on all of this.
the Moderator's can move it. I figured a tuner would be able to best answer this question though.
First off... I'm aware that with the stock intake/MAF configuration, you don't want to run the
engine without a filter installed. Because of (I believe) MAF scaling, etc. that could make you run
on the lean side, because you were tuned with the filter installed.
Well, my setup includes a custom short ram intake and a blow-thru MAF (MAF is AFTER the turbo).
I've seen some guys remove their air filter and cover the end of their intake with a fine metal screen when
they are at the track, or getting ready for a run on the drag strip or dyno. I can understand the thinking
behind this, but I imagine it's not always smart.
However, with my setup being what it is, with the blow-thru MAF and all, I SHOULD be able to run a
screened intake without any issues....correct? What possible issues could it cause? Also, if I decided
to do this, it would be pretty much ONLY at the track....but how much dirt do you think the engine eats
in that amount of time? I think it'd be minimal at most, but I want you guys' input on all of this.