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4.0 idles better with MAF unplugged


Acgallen

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V8 Engine Swap
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Location
PA
Vehicle Year
1992
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
5.0 306
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
2WD
I have a slightly modified 1992 4.0, bigger throttle body, injectors and MAF housing. I had the original setup working before it came out and went into the Bronco 2, so i used all my original parts. ECT sensor reads in range, as does TPS. Out of the 3 MAF's i have, my 5.0 MAF responds best to throttle(Which was the original MAF). It almost idles like it has a cam, but when i unplug the MAF, it idles like a dream. Since i swapped into a 85' B2 i have no Tachometer to tell yall what my idle RPM's are. If i could post a video, i have comparisons of the idle. Im sure RonD has probably solved this a few times but i cannot seem to find a forum that has this issue. Honestly its not a huge deal, but it does get a little annoying to have to keep it alive when cold starting. Runs and starts like a dream when warm. TIA
 


SenorNoob

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Location
Middle Tennessee
Vehicle Year
1988
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
1.5" Front + 4" Rear
Tire Size
245-70-R16
That tells me the problem is the MAF. When it's unhooked the PCM defaults to speed density programming and runs fine.
 

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