Whats the gain?

**13nickels** · 02-03-2009, 10:03 PM

Ive got a 98 t/a with LTs, ORY, SLP cat back, lid, bellows, filter, hypertech tuner, 3.73, MSD wires, hot plugs.
I've got a 85mm SLP MAF and 85mm TB and LS6 intake. Is the gain that much and will i need to tune it over the hyprtech hand held ive got on it now? Free mods arent done and egr is still on it. Comments and advice please.

**JoshieDoom** · 02-03-2009, 10:07 PM

Well, I would like to say I would throw the stock maf back on it or go to a good tuner with some time to get the tune right. Handhelds are about worthless IMO.

**13nickels** · 02-03-2009, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by JoshieDoom

Well, I would like to say I would throw the stock maf back on it or go to a good tuner with some time to get the tune right. Handhelds are about worthless IMO.

I havent put the maf on yet. kinda worried it would be to much for the stock computer. I know the hand helds arent the best but i got a deal so i got it.

**JoshieDoom** · 02-03-2009, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by 13nickels

I havent put the maf on yet. kinda worried it would be to much for the stock computer. I know the hand helds arent the best but i got a deal so i got it.

The 98 computers arent that bad. Keep the stock maf and get a great tune and you could easily see 335 outta that combo.

**13nickels** · 02-03-2009, 10:28 PM

just to be clear are we refering to the MAF as the mass air flow meter or the tune by the hand held?

**Y2KPewterSS** · 02-03-2009, 10:28 PM

Removing the hypertech tuning will increase your HP about 10. Adding the LS6 intake will add an additional ten HP. The 85mm stuff won't really benefit you. I am not joking about the hyperech tuning being junk either.

**13nickels** · 02-03-2009, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

Removing the hypertech tuning will increase your HP about 10. Adding the LS6 intake will add an additional tune. The 85mm stuff won't really benefit you. I am not joking about the hyperech tuning being junk either.

thats f-n bs bro. how do they get away with that, is that true? how? its just hard to believe you know.

**JoshieDoom** · 02-03-2009, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by 13nickels

just to be clear are we refering to the MAF as the mass air flow meter or the tune by the hand held?

MAF=Mass air flow sensor

Preston is correct. Ive read on here where when people remove the tune at the track they can run ungodly amounts faster without the hypertech

**13nickels** · 02-03-2009, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by JoshieDoom

MAF=Mass air flow sensor

Preston is correct. Ive read on here where when people remove the tune at the track they can run ungodly amounts faster without the hypertech

so what does the hypertech unit do then? take away HP? WTF

**13nickels** · 02-03-2009, 10:39 PM

are the HP rates you guys are posting, estimated at the crank or wheels

**Y2KPewterSS** · 02-03-2009, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by 13nickels

thats f-n bs bro. how do they get away with that, is that true? how? its just hard to believe you know.

On my previous SSvert when I was just getting into LS1's and didn't know any better, hypertech was my 2nd mod after a lid. I took it to the dyno and dynoed HIGHER without the hypertech tuning. Hypertech is a waste of money. It doesn't adjust your a/f ratio, timing, or anything else that a real tuner will do to optimize your HP. Hypertech is good for a few things, but nothing that will optimize your HP.

**13nickels** · 02-03-2009, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

Removing the hypertech tuning will increase your HP about 10. Adding the LS6 intake will add an additional tune. The 85mm stuff won't really benefit you. I am not joking about the hyperech tuning being junk either.

what did you mean by, "Adding the LS6 intake will add an additional tune."

**Y2KPewterSS** · 02-03-2009, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by 13nickels

so what does the hypertech unit do then? take away HP? WTF

Its good for changing shift points, changing the temp the fans come on if you have changed your thermostat and if you change the rear tire size you can adjust the computer to recognize the different tire size. Other than that, its pretty useless for LS1s.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 02-03-2009, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by 13nickels

what did you mean by, "Adding the LS6 intake will add an additional tune."

Sorry, I just had a typo there, I meant to say an LS6 intake would give you about +10RWHP. I will fix my first post.

Me---->

**13nickels** · 02-03-2009, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

Sorry, I just had a typo there, I meant to say an LS6 intake would give you about +10RWHP. I will fix my first post.

Me---->

so the 85mm maf and 85mm TB wont change...much or at all

**mark21742** · 02-04-2009, 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by 13nickels

so the 85mm maf and 85mm TB wont change...much or at all

more bad news for you. an aftermarket MAF will flow more bacause its bigger, but lots of them are less accurate than stock and require tuning....they can dangerously lean your motor out if not tuned right.
but to make you feel better, I have an 85mm SLP MAF and a Superchips handheld tuner sitting on the shelf in my garage too.

**13nickels** · 02-04-2009, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by mark21742

more bad news for you. an aftermarket MAF will flow more bacause its bigger, but lots of them are less accurate than stock and require tuning....they can dangerously lean your motor out if not tuned right.
but to make you feel better, I have an 85mm SLP MAF and a Superchips handheld tuner sitting on the shelf in my garage too.

so i should wait for the heads and cam combo from trick flow im getting in a coulple months.

**Mr. Luos** · 02-04-2009, 06:11 PM

The HyperTech tune will show gains on a dynojet dyno.
Will show a LOSS at the track though.

They add timing and lean you out a touch. This 'adds' power but will risk your motor as well. NOT a safe tune. Get that HyperCrap/Diablo/Handheld tune off the car ASAP!!!!!!

Don't use the SLP MAF either. Regardless of what tune you are running.

**13nickels** · 02-04-2009, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

The HyperTech tune will show gains on a dynojet dyno.
Will show a LOSS at the track though.

They add timing and lean you out a touch. This 'adds' power but will risk your motor as well. NOT a safe tune. Get that HyperCrap/Diablo/Handheld tune off the car ASAP!!!!!!

Don't use the SLP MAF either. Regardless of what tune you are running.

so ive got a ls6 intake and 85 mm t/b, should i not worry with the maf, and wait for the heads and cam to put the t/b, intake on?

**mark21742** · 02-04-2009, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by 13nickels

so ive got a ls6 intake and 85 mm t/b, should i not worry with the maf, and wait fot the heads and cam to put the t/b, intake on?

you could do the intake/tb swap easily in an hour or two.....the bottom of the ls6 intake has some ribs that need to be ground down to clear you coolant crossover tubes, but with a grinder or a dremel tool you'll have it fitting in no time