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3dCarbon Urethane and Carbon Fiber Body Kits, Ground Effects, Spoilers, Wings, and Accessories.

 

There are a handful of aftermarket automotive body kit companies and designers that can transcend generations with their product designs. Ernie Bunnell and Billy Longfellow are two of those pioneers who started building their own urethane, carbon fiber and fiberglass products under the Wings West brand in 1992, and carried their ideas through the many trends and fads, and sustained to bring you 3dCarbon.  

3dCarbon is the next evolution in aftermarket accessories. Utilizing the decades of aerodynamic design experience, 3dCarbon has quickly established themselves as a leader in design and manufacturing of automotive restyling products and accessories.

The 3dCarbon manufacturing process utilizes high pressure urethane molding to achieve the design detail and elevated engineering specifications not found with other typical restyling parts. As a result of this proprietary process 3dCarbon has also partnered with several OEM’s, including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Toyota, and Scion to develop licensed accessories and styling kits that have been sold through OE branded dealerships nationwide.

The 2004 debut of the Boy Racer® Ford Mustang design, was awarded with numerous accolades and awards, such as Best of Show at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Since then, there have been four (4) successors to the Boy Racer crown for multiple platforms including the late model S550 chassis. Accesspeed can confirm that 3dCarbon has continued to design and manufacture award-winning designs for a wide variety of vehicles including compact, sub-compact, and SUV designs.

Accesspeed is proud to offer 3dCarbon products to our customers. With our low price match guarantee, you will always find the best combination of price and selection at Accesspeed.


Air Intake and Induction » Mass Air Flow Sensors

What is a Mass Air Flow Sensor or MAF?

The mass air flow (MAF) sensor is part of your vehicle's electronic fuel injection system. The MAF sensor calculates the total amount of air entering the engine through the intake tract, and tells the computer how much fuel to inject for air coming through the intake. 

 

 

How does a mass air flow sensor work?

The mass air flow (MAF) sensor has two sensing wires in the housing that protrudes into the intake tube prior to the throttle body.  One wire is heated by electrical current, the other is not heated at all.  As air flows across the heated wire, it cools the wire down. When the temperature difference between the two sensing wires changes, the MAF sensor automatically increases or decreases the current to the heated wire to compensate, telling the computer how much fuel to send through the fuel injectors.

 

How much horsepower and mpg increase can I expect from an aftermarket mass air flow sensor?

Aftermarket performance mass air flow (MAF) sensors replace your OEM sensor and improve on mileage and can increase horsepower by up to 20-HP, depending on the vehicle and engine. Performance MAF sensors increase airflow and low-end torque, without robbing top-end power, and works with factory electronics.

 

What are the symptoms of a bad mass air flow (MAF) sensor?

  • The engine hesitates or drags while under load or idling.
  • During acceleration, you experience hesitation and jerking.
  • The engine coughs, sputters, or hiccups.
  • Excessively rich idling or lean idling.
  • The engine is difficult to start or crank over.
  • The engine stalls or dies shortly after starting.

 

Can you drive with a bad mass air flow sensor?

Yes and no. Yes, you can drive your vehicle with a bad mass air flow (MAF) sensor, but only to get it home or to a repair shop to fix or replace it. Ignoring this problem can lead to far more severe engine problems and damage.

 

Why would a car run better with the mass air flow sensor unplugged?

If your vehicle runs better with your MAF sensor unplugged, you likely have a shorted-out sensor. When the computer does not read a signal from your mass air flow sensor, it provides the computer with a stock signal that will allow you to drive your vehicle for a short period of time to get it fixed or replaced.