1997 Chevy Truck can I get around using a mass air flow

Tiny
MADATMYTRUCK
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 196,000 MILES
Do I need a mass air flow sensor
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 10:54 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

in a word no. If the engine is set up with one, there is no way of maintaining correct air /fuel ration, the ECU needs the input from the MAF to supply correct fuel injection pulse times for optimum performance.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 11:06 PM

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