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Kickblaze · 09-06-2002, 17:42

I recently brought myself a cone air filter (just a cheap one :) ) and i was told to watch out for my air flow meter when installing it. So i was just wondering wether you can just put the cone air filter in. I was also wondering if there will be enough air flow if i just add it in.

NZ · 09-07-2002, 16:07

Im pretty sure that only the V8's had an airflow meter in the E series. On the 6's they use a Map (Manifold Absolute Pressure) which senses the pressure on the intake manifold. It also uses a Temp sensor to measure the air temp. With both of these the Ecu is able to calculate the mass of air entering the engine. Just the same as a MAFS (Mass AirFlow Sensor). Dont worry about the Airflow Sensor as there isnt one. Just bang that bugger on and enjoy.

NZ · 09-07-2002, 16:10

Oh and in regards to there being enough airflow, the answer is yes, there will definitly be enough.
There will be a lot of noise but the benifits of the filter will be reduced because the engine will be sucking hotter less "dense" air.

Kenaz · 09-07-2002, 18:01

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Originally posted by NZinAUS
Im pretty sure that only the V8's had an airflow meter in the E series. On the 6's they use a Map (Manifold Absolute Pressure) which senses the pressure on the intake manifold. It also uses a Temp sensor to measure the air temp. With both of these the Ecu is able to calculate the mass of air entering the engine. Just the same as a MAFS (Mass AirFlow Sensor). Dont worry about the Airflow Sensor as there isnt one. Just bang that bugger on and enjoy.

When I was talking to my Mechanic about him installing the Multipoint Injection on my EA, he told me I would need a new Airflow Meter. And that part alone would cost a few hundred dollars. What's the deal?

NZ · 09-07-2002, 20:48

well I think he doesnt know much about Falcons because mine certainly doesnt have one. All there is is a MAP and Air Temp sensor. The ecu uses them to calculate the amount of air entering the engine. Does the same thing as an airflow sensor.

Kickblaze · 09-09-2002, 04:51

Thanks guys, it's in now.. just a temporary job though (incase i have a prang and the insurance company wants to check out the car) I did have a little problem with air flow and the engine was getting pretty hot early, but i mounted it a bit higher and it is running pretty nicely now, made a fair old diffrence to the sound of the car but thats about it, mabey a little more pull down low.

Amoeba · 09-10-2002, 21:46

Kenaz: I'm asuming you're doing a CFI to MPFI? When I did mine, the same MAP was used. Yep, there is no airflow meter.

TIKFD6 · 09-11-2002, 05:03

The sixs also have a throttle position sensor.