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Old 06-28-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Default 1987 5.0. does it have a MAFS?

sorry im not that familiar with the 5.0 but i just bought a 1987 5.0 HO motor and i noticed it has no MAFS, is it supposed to? i mean i drove the car the engine was in before he pulled it and sold it, and it ran PERFECTLY and sounded perfect. is this right?
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No a 1987 5.0 wont have a mass air flow sensor on it from the factory that began in 1988 and only in California built cars ,all others were 1989 and up
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No a 1987 5.0 wont have a mass air flow sensor on it from the factory that began in 1988 and only in California built cars ,all others were 1989 and up
oh boy, thats a releif, i was freaking out thinking this guy sold me an engine thats gonna blow in 100 miles without a MAFS
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no problem hope u enjoy your stang also you can add mass air flow to your 87 in the future if you would like
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check out this thread lots of valuable info....

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lol i was thinking the same thing when i purchased my '88.
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lol i was thinking the same thing when i purchased my '88.
thanks for the info guys

reg, that was a VERY informative thread thanks
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No worries until you start modifying things under the hood.
so to what extent of modification will i be okay without adding a MAFS?
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heads, cam, anything that has to do with money. lol.

but its better to go ahead and convert if plan on doing upgrades down the road.
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