MAF vs MAP Options

[jason]

Just curious what everyone's opinions on these are (FI application)

for a street driven car (low throttle driving) that also see's its share pf peppy driving (wot pulls) which is "better" and why?

blow off would be recirculated, and leaks not being considered, why would one choose a map system besides tunning capabilities?

[jason]

none specifically - was in discussion

seems like for everyday and normal weekend car use a maf would be better suited ("low" tech maintenance). but for track use and the need for high end accuracy map shines a bit brighter (more high tech maintenance). i presume maf & a piggy back would get you descent times to keep one happy without breaking the bank on more advanced electonics

personally... everything ive ever had with maf has worked well enough for my likings. im just curious why most people scream out map as being faaaar more superior when it seems they are both about equal, just different approaches. maybe because they can have a loud vta bov easier without bogging between gears

another opinion for future reference (from jack)

Well, the MAF has its issues, but I use a blowthrough setup that eliminates two of the complaints most people have about the maf, which is low airflow issues (idle problems) and misreads/disruption of airflow or blowoff valves/whatnot.

A properly tuned speed density system runs great, but the difference is a speed density system is a calculation, a MAF system is an accurate measurement (within reason)

I have been running a blowthrough FORD based MAF for over a year now, good drivability and no major idle issues that can't be resolved with some simple adjustments.

There is only one real downside to using an aftermarket MAF (besides a 90% ignorance of its existance) and that is on some types of hot-wire maf sensors, you can get some condensation on it when its cold, so it takes a bit longer for the wire to warm up and read correctly... THis seems more common on the GM sensor from the complaints I've heard.