

3.5" GM MAF + DSM 1G Translator on Conquest
#1
Posted 07 June 2003 - 11:26 AM
2 3/8" to 3" transition hose (www.hosetechniques.com) (part#54238/300-10G-300)- $20.25
3" mandrel bent pipe 4" turn radius (www.roadraceengineering.com) (part#AB30090-under 3"-Steel Intercooler Pipe Bends-16 Gauge)
- $20
3" to 3.5" transition hose (www.hosetechniques.com) (part#54300/350-10G-300) - $23.25
3.5" GM MAF (new from www.gmpartsdirect.com) (part#25179711)- $130
9" long, 3.5" end K&N universal cone filter (K&N# RE-0920) (www.usdieselparts.com) - $40
1G DSM Translator (www.ramchargers.com) - $200
Rubber vacuum port for charcol cannister hose (Help! brand PCV Grommet #42311 from Advance Auto/Autozone/etc) -$3.00
3/8" to 3/8" brass vacuum hose connector (Ace hardware-in the brass connector section) - $2.50
Approx Total: $439
It is a bit pricy, but I think this is a great setup and is truely plug and play.
Raymond
1987 Conquest
#2
Posted 07 June 2003 - 05:12 PM
"It's riding, it's riding, the Devil in Red!"
#3
Posted 07 June 2003 - 06:02 PM
Raymond
1987 Conquest
#4
Posted 07 June 2003 - 06:11 PM
Keep us posted!!!

MPI, SDS, 75mm TB, 788cc Delphi's, TE61, Screamin Banshee, Magna Gen2, 3" Exh, Turbo XS-RFL
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#5
Posted 07 June 2003 - 07:55 PM
Can you post the LS1 MAF part number? Many thanks for your interesting post. Please post your findings in detail. If you have success, this is something that I'll do to both my TSi's. Good luck!
Rgds,
Jms
1988 TSi SHP
#6
Posted 08 June 2003 - 12:05 AM


Raymond
1987 Conquest
#7
Posted 08 June 2003 - 02:24 AM
#8
Posted 08 June 2003 - 08:31 AM
Raymond
1987 Conquest
#9
Posted 08 June 2003 - 10:33 AM
Thanks to A.J. for helping me out by posting these!
Ok, and here are the pics of it installed and ready to go in my bro's car...
The final results are in... WOW!!! This is definately worth the cost to upgrade in our opinion. Turbo spoolup is much quicker (at least on his setup) compared to the 1G MAS. Throttle response is greatly improved and the car is ALOT stronger. Plus within 3-5 mins we had the fuel system tuned to where we want it. I think this is definately a mod to do if you have the extra money!!!
Here are some additional pics of the parts:
Pictured below is the radiator hose and parts we used to run a bypass hose from the HKS BOV (that came with his TEP OVCP) to the pipe welded to the 90 deg elbow. It all went together fine.
Raymond
1987 Conquest
#10
Posted 08 June 2003 - 10:52 PM
Raymond
1987 Conquest
#11
Posted 08 June 2003 - 10:57 PM
1987 Conquest
#12
Posted 08 June 2003 - 11:41 PM
excluding the visual fact, can this mod be adjusted to pass smog requirements? Is the fuel system that adjustable? Im in the process of doing the 1G MAS swap but I'll stop right now ;D You have me very interested
Mark
#13
Posted 09 June 2003 - 05:18 AM
I've been wanting/waiting for someone to try this on a StarQuest since I read about it. Keep all of us updated!

MPI, SDS, 75mm TB, 788cc Delphi's, TE61, Screamin Banshee, Magna Gen2, 3" Exh, Turbo XS-RFL
My link
08 Caliber SRT4
My link
#14
Posted 09 June 2003 - 09:16 AM
so the mods can pin this to the top!
can you PM me the list of part numbers for this also!
thanks!
B-71 87 TSI ~ RIP
Black 87 Starion ~ Mess SOLD!!!
Proud New 89 slightly Rusted Fiji Owner !!!
The Ark was built by amateurs , the Titanic was built by Professionals.
#15
Posted 09 June 2003 - 10:05 AM
Aside from what I said before that it is much stronger and spools up quicker:
under boost, the fuel is what you set it to be. We've been from 4 bar green on our halmeter at default settings to upper 1:1 on more reduced WOT settings. We are now at 2 bar green (which required for his car a 15% reduction in fuel at WOT) and it runs best there for his car.
Under cruise on the highway, we have it set so the meter reads (bounces within) 1:1 all the time, never rich, never lean. The meter is that good and accurate! Also, get this... on flat land on the freeway, he runs a constant 2-3 psi boost! (on the autometer gauge) I've never seen this before.
Idle is awsome and the engine just purrs.
The translator comes with a manual to explain how everthing works, there are 4 dip switchs and like 4-5 turn knobs with a number of settings. We set the dip switch for the 3.5 maf, I think default on everything except for WOT which is 15% reduced. Everyone will need to play with the settings on your own car based on your mods and system condition.
It should be noted that my brother's setup is as follows:
Stage 3 engine, 18g turbo, tep 500hp fuel pump, 2.5" exhaust straight back with hardpipe kit.
To Welderwiz, oh yes, I think most definately. I think this setup is perfect to get you past a smog inspection. Lean that puppy out for the inspection, and turn right back around and set it back to where it should be. You can reduce the idle fuel to the point the car stalls! You can do +/- like 35% or so on fuel delivery for idle, mid throttle, and full throttle(WOT). Plus you have a setting to set the baseline for the size injectors you are using. This is one awesome product!
Please see the top of the post, I have update the first post with all the part numbers I have.
Oh, and in order to get the plug from the translator to plug into stock quest MAS plug, we simply took dremel and cut one side of the connector walls off of the translator plug. Now it plugs right in, no cut wires or anything!
Raymond
1987 Conquest
#16
Posted 09 June 2003 - 12:20 PM
the connector wires comment is exactly what i was looking for:
QUOTE:
Oh, and in order to get the plug from the translator to plug into stock quest MAS plug, we simply took dremel and cut one side of the connector walls off of the translator plug. Now it plugs right in, no cut wires or anything!
B-71 87 TSI ~ RIP
Black 87 Starion ~ Mess SOLD!!!
Proud New 89 slightly Rusted Fiji Owner !!!
The Ark was built by amateurs , the Titanic was built by Professionals.
#17
Posted 09 June 2003 - 12:38 PM
there is 2 different types, one for the 1st gen and 2nd gen
WE NEED THE FIRST GEN !
here is the link.
http://www.ramchargers.com/cgi-bin/ncommer...&cat2=29886
B-71 87 TSI ~ RIP
Black 87 Starion ~ Mess SOLD!!!
Proud New 89 slightly Rusted Fiji Owner !!!
The Ark was built by amateurs , the Titanic was built by Professionals.
#19
Posted 09 June 2003 - 01:12 PM
USE THE FIRST GEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!
B-71 87 TSI ~ RIP
Black 87 Starion ~ Mess SOLD!!!
Proud New 89 slightly Rusted Fiji Owner !!!
The Ark was built by amateurs , the Titanic was built by Professionals.
#20
Posted 09 June 2003 - 01:59 PM
Raymond
1987 Conquest
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