I have a 2006 - 56 plate, 1.2 petrol fiat grande punto and am wanting to put an aftermarket cold air intake onto the engine. Is there a mass airflow sensor on a 1.2 petrol that I need to worry about plugging into the new filter or is that only on the diesel models ??
Tuning Maf sensor ?
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Hi ! here is some info about what you're looking for. (K43)
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I don't think there is a MAF on any of the small petrols (don't know about the latest models) My 2010 1.2 Panda certainly doesn't have one that I've found yet. MAP? yes - single screw holds it to the side of the throttle body.
From the text in Berni's post, it seems to tie in with the text about a pressure reading (about 2/3 of the way down the text) -ref voltage being sent from pin 13, modulated by K43, that will be the MAP? and this output arrives at ECU pin 31 so allowing the ECU to ascertain air pressure in the inlet manifold/throttle body? Simples!
From the text in Berni's post, it seems to tie in with the text about a pressure reading (about 2/3 of the way down the text) -ref voltage being sent from pin 13, modulated by K43, that will be the MAP? and this output arrives at ECU pin 31 so allowing the ECU to ascertain air pressure in the inlet manifold/throttle body? Simples!
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There is only a Map sensor which is separate from the air intake system, what kind of cold air intake are you putting on? You may actually lose power over the standard air box by dragging in warm air if it isn't right, the stock air box actually has a decent cold air feed on the GP and gets sufficient air as stock for the engine.
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Must be done right. Or don't do it. Engine 1,2 8V is very weak anyway. "Tuning" it doesn't make sense (waste of time/money).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt7eGShHfhM
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In this instance this video
has no relevance, unless you are planning on using your Punto as a serious off roader or rock crawler
That said if you fit an new filter then is will have zero noticeable difference, versus a clean OEM filter.
The reason being if you have 60hp and you add 2 - 3 hp with a filter, you'll still only be driving a car with 63hp. and with a 0-60 time already well over double digits, you'll not be blown away by any significant improvements in performance. in fact you could spend many hundreds of pounds on upgrades and you'll never see an improvement in power that would not be easily achieved and then some simply by buying another car with a bigger engine.
you'll have to declare the new air filter to your insurance company as a modification which depending on your age could cost you more than the filter is worth, so far better to just save your money up for your next car.
In this instance this video
has no relevance, unless you are planning on using your Punto as a serious off roader or rock crawler
That said if you fit an new filter then is will have zero noticeable difference, versus a clean OEM filter.
The reason being if you have 60hp and you add 2 - 3 hp with a filter, you'll still only be driving a car with 63hp. and with a 0-60 time already well over double digits, you'll not be blown away by any significant improvements in performance. in fact you could spend many hundreds of pounds on upgrades and you'll never see an improvement in power that would not be easily achieved and then some simply by buying another car with a bigger engine.
you'll have to declare the new air filter to your insurance company as a modification which depending on your age could cost you more than the filter is worth, so far better to just save your money up for your next car.