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When I heard about the
Lexus Air Flow Meter (AFM) and injector
upgrade, I new I wanted to do this to my Supra. This upgrade consists of
replacing the stock AFM with one from a Lexus V8. I don't
which exactly, at the time those in the know were keeping their
secrets close to the vest. The Lexus AFM is 25% larger
than stock so it flows more air. Couple this with
550cc
injectors for 25% more fuel and you get a performance increase
without having to modify the computer. |
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Since the electronics are the same, all that I had to do for this part
of the upgrade was to remove the old AFM housing and install the new
one. |
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Difficulty- |
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1- As the
Lexus AFM is larger, it will take some work to get
your stock accordion hose over the end.
Make sure that you have a hose that is in good shape and still very
flexible or it will be sure to crack when trying to fit it over the
larger AFM. If not, get an 89+ hose from Jay Mark's Toyota as it is
considerably less expensive and the exact same part. |
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Problems- |
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1- The old
hose clamp will not fit the new AFM.
I just bought a 4 inch hose clamp from local hardware store. |
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2- There is supposed to be a longer adjustment screw added as part of
the AFM upgrade. Some have said they get by without it.
I don't have the longer adjustment screw and have not been able to
get the air/fuel mixture just right. My car runs rich due to
this. |
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3- Be careful if you donot do this mod along with larger injectors, lean
engine conditions are very hazardous. |
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4- Be sure not to clean or otherwise mess with the honeycomb. |
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This along with the injectors is a great upgrade, it actually increased
my gas mileage. Be forewarned though, the injector part is not
easy as it requires modification of the wiring harness. All in all
this was well worth the money. |
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The electrics assembly stays the same. |
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Upgrade- |
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The Lexus AFM is noticeably larger, flows more air both metered and
unmetered. |
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Lexus AFM
is on the right |
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See the
hose will fit |
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All
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Last updated:
Freitag Oktober 21, 2005
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