Quote Originally Posted by Dakster View Post
If I recall, BANKS is more than just "messing" with the MAF. It is just part of the whole equation in how it relates to the engine management system (stock or not) that creates "more power." Since, I do not know about the Banks system you are talking about it is hard for me to get specific as to why/what they are doing. Although, knowing Banks kits, I would assume that it is more involved then just moving a stock MAF to a better place - although I could be wrong.

Easiest analogy I can think of help you. On a gasser with a distributor. The factory sets a specific timing that is realiable, dependable. You can gain a few HP (5-10 depending on motor) by advancing/tweaking the timing. Advance too far and you get denotation and pinging. Take that to MAF, you can gain some HP by tweaking it tricking the motor to squirt more fuel. However, tweak too much and you get driveability and computer issues.
Actually that is what Banks recommended that I do. After talking about my intake modification (stock air box with and additional 3" air source that draws thru the recovery hook hole) they said that I was probably getting as much air as what their cold air intake kit was getting. They said that their original design had the MAF located just past the air box as with the stock set up. They were having problems with the EGR staying open so started trying other MAF positions. When they located it in the bend just before the turbo tract they found that the EGR valve stayed closed most 100% of the time and they also dyno'd a very good gain in power. I can't see why they would have any reason to be less than honest about it. I feel that they were just trying to help me out because of the higher temps and loss of power that I experienced after installing their exhaust system---good customer support in my estimation.