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When I was in Birmingham, AL, earlier this year doing dyno testing ( at http://walkerdynotune.com/mainsite/index.htm ) on my Explorer with Doug Studdard ( of http://www.bamachips.com/ ), we evaluated a new MAF made by C & L Performance ( a Huntsville, AL, company specializing in performance products for late model Ford vehicles http://www.cnlperformance.com/about.html ).
The C & L MAF showed a 7.5 RWHP improvement over the stock Ford MAF on my truck using Doug’s 89 Performance Tune.
What's unique about this new MAF is that it uses the stock Ford sensor electronics in a 73mm solid aluminum housing. Since the electronics are stock Ford, the power increase must be due to the vastly improved flow characteristics and larger size ( stock Ford MAF is 65mm ).
I ordered one from Doug and as usual when dealing with him, the order promptly arrived.
Installation was undemanding. After removing the stock Ford MAF from my truck, the sensor electronics from the stock Ford MAF were removed ( just like you would do to clean the sensor - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=49253 ) and reinstalled in the C & L housing. Pic The C & L MAF even comes with a T-20 security torx bit.
The C & L MAF does not ship with any mounting hardware. I am having to fabricate a mounting bracket. This has not been finalized; will post pictures when completed.
The new MAF and mounting hardware were then attached to the truck, the six wire connector was connected to the MAF and the truck fired up.
A brief road test showed excellent throttle response and very smooth operation; mileage data will follow shortly.
My main reason in acquiring this MAF was to boost fuel mileage through efficiency; the RWHP increase though expected, was indeed a pleasant windfall.
Bama Chips ( http://www.bamachips.com/ ) is the exclusive dealer for the C & L MAF for the Explorer. Contact Doug for information and to place an order.
The power increase ( 7.5 RWHP with the 89 Performance Tune ) from the C & L MAF has been dyno proven ( http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132515&highlight=dyno ); unfortunately, we ran out of time to dyno test it with the more powerful 93 Tune.
I shall soon see how this MAF performs in normal driving as well as in the gas mileage department. I also plan on dyno testing the C & L MAF with the 93 Performance tune ( that Doug dyno tuned for my truck ) at a Ft Myers dyno facility ( http://proautotech.com/ ) . I shall report the data when available.
If you are looking for more out of your Explorer, this MAF is a worthy mod.
The C & L MAF showed a 7.5 RWHP improvement over the stock Ford MAF on my truck using Doug’s 89 Performance Tune.
What's unique about this new MAF is that it uses the stock Ford sensor electronics in a 73mm solid aluminum housing. Since the electronics are stock Ford, the power increase must be due to the vastly improved flow characteristics and larger size ( stock Ford MAF is 65mm ).
I ordered one from Doug and as usual when dealing with him, the order promptly arrived.
Installation was undemanding. After removing the stock Ford MAF from my truck, the sensor electronics from the stock Ford MAF were removed ( just like you would do to clean the sensor - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=49253 ) and reinstalled in the C & L housing. Pic The C & L MAF even comes with a T-20 security torx bit.
The C & L MAF does not ship with any mounting hardware. I am having to fabricate a mounting bracket. This has not been finalized; will post pictures when completed.
The new MAF and mounting hardware were then attached to the truck, the six wire connector was connected to the MAF and the truck fired up.
A brief road test showed excellent throttle response and very smooth operation; mileage data will follow shortly.
My main reason in acquiring this MAF was to boost fuel mileage through efficiency; the RWHP increase though expected, was indeed a pleasant windfall.
Bama Chips ( http://www.bamachips.com/ ) is the exclusive dealer for the C & L MAF for the Explorer. Contact Doug for information and to place an order.
The power increase ( 7.5 RWHP with the 89 Performance Tune ) from the C & L MAF has been dyno proven ( http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132515&highlight=dyno ); unfortunately, we ran out of time to dyno test it with the more powerful 93 Tune.
I shall soon see how this MAF performs in normal driving as well as in the gas mileage department. I also plan on dyno testing the C & L MAF with the 93 Performance tune ( that Doug dyno tuned for my truck ) at a Ft Myers dyno facility ( http://proautotech.com/ ) . I shall report the data when available.
If you are looking for more out of your Explorer, this MAF is a worthy mod.
. Actually, I wasn't looking to track that in my Mach. I get 27-28 mpg on the highway in a 300+RWHP car, so I'm quite happy with my mileage. I would suspect that it did increase the mileage since the car breathes much better now. I put the intake on in conjunction with a Borla Stinger cat back and a custom tune.
