2003 225 QC MAF? Where to order, what should I expect to pay?
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2003 225 QC MAF? Where to order, what should I expect to pay?
Searched the forums for about an hour... foud out lots of interesting things, but nothing definitive.
I looked on ECS which seems to be where a lot of people said they're getting theirs'... but what version of it? The one for AMU engines? Do I need to look up my engine code? What should I expect to pay? What's the best place to get one?
I looked on ECS which seems to be where a lot of people said they're getting theirs'... but what version of it? The one for AMU engines? Do I need to look up my engine code? What should I expect to pay? What's the best place to get one?
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3 choices:
Regular Audi MAF part number: 06A 906 461 E ($300)
Reman Audi MAF part number: 06A 906 461 EX ($120)
VW 2.0 MAF part number: 06A 906 461 A ($55)
No reason to get the $300 version unless you are under warranty (MAFs are good for 7 years 70K I believe). The EX would be the best choice, although I have been running the VW 2.0 MAF with great success. Others have had varying success with that MAF. ECS or World Impex would be my recommended places to purchase.
On your engine code, you should look on the passenger side of the engine, it's stamped in plain view.
Reman Audi MAF part number: 06A 906 461 EX ($120)
VW 2.0 MAF part number: 06A 906 461 A ($55)
No reason to get the $300 version unless you are under warranty (MAFs are good for 7 years 70K I believe). The EX would be the best choice, although I have been running the VW 2.0 MAF with great success. Others have had varying success with that MAF. ECS or World Impex would be my recommended places to purchase.
On your engine code, you should look on the passenger side of the engine, it's stamped in plain view.
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For that price, try it out. It comes with a smaller housing so you have to
remove the maf and put it in your housing (but you'd do that anyway, I see you're MS Stg III). No, it doesn't do any damage; I have found them to be reliable and long lasting. One thing to note it does have a wire resistor on it, just igore that. The VW uses that, we don't.
Photo below shows 2.0 at bottom, stock MAF at top.
<img src="http://images6.fotki.com/v75/photos/4/41970/1046543/maf010-vi.jpg">
Photo below shows 2.0 at bottom, stock MAF at top.
<img src="http://images6.fotki.com/v75/photos/4/41970/1046543/maf010-vi.jpg">
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2.0 MAF is NOT the same...
In tuning our Stage III kits for the 225, we discovered that while they are similar, they are not the same.
Also, be sure to check your engine code before ordering a MAF. The BEA engine code uses a 06A 906 461 M(X), while the AMU uses the 06A 906 461 E(X).
I would use the remanufactured units (with the X at the end), as it seems there is better quality control from the factory on these...
Also, be sure to check your engine code before ordering a MAF. The BEA engine code uses a 06A 906 461 M(X), while the AMU uses the 06A 906 461 E(X).
I would use the remanufactured units (with the X at the end), as it seems there is better quality control from the factory on these...
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Tom is right, the 2.0 VW MAF is not the same as the TT MAF,
but very similar. Tom is also referring to APR Stage III testing, not ModShack Stage III as I was referring to. Many here have had good luck with the VW MAF including myself, that's why I recommend it.
As far as the engine codes, if you plan to order the EX MAF, make sure the MAF you order is for the correct engine code in your car (see Tom's post).
As far as the engine codes, if you plan to order the EX MAF, make sure the MAF you order is for the correct engine code in your car (see Tom's post).
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They work fine on most 225's, but the OEM reman..>>
Seems to work a bit better overall...at least with my combo, the fuel and A/F curves feel better
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