I Installed a MAF on My Porsche 944 Turbo… Here’s What Happened

In this video, I install the Storch MAF Kit on my 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo to replace the factory AFM (“barn door”) and take the next step in diagnosing my ongoing lean condition and low vacuum issues. This is a full, real-world install—no shortcuts—showing exactly how a 100% Certified Amateur approaches a MAF conversion on a classic turbocharged Porsche. 👉 What’s covered in this video: Removing the stock AFM system Installing the Storch MAF kit and components Routing and fitment considerations Initial setup and key things to watch for ⚠️ Quick note: the original first startup footage didn’t make it (camera fail…), but I walk through exactly what happened and what I observed after the install. This upgrade replaces the restrictive flapper-style AFM with a modern MAF-based system designed to improve airflow measurement and drivability—but did it actually fix the issue? That’s what we’re finding out. 💡 This video is helpful if you’re working on: Porsche 944 Turbo (951) Bosch Motronic systems AFM to MAF conversions Lean AFR conditions Idle and drivability issues Classic 80s/90s German cars (Porsche, BMW, Audi, VW) 🔧 Tools & Techniques Featured: AFM removal and intake setup MAF kit installation Basic diagnostic mindset for fueling issues Real-world DIY troubleshooting This channel is all about proving you don’t need to be a professional mechanic to take on complex automotive projects—just patience, persistence, and a willingness to learn. 100% Certified Amateur. 👉 The next video continues the diagnosis and testing after the MAF install—things get interesting. 👍 If this helped you, consider subscribing and following along as I continue dialing in this 944 Turbo. 🔗 Parts, Tools & Resources Used in This Video 👉 Storch MAF Kit (944 Turbo) https://www.storchve.de/en/p/plj-maf-... 👉 1-Pin Connector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH4FGBSF?... 👉 Mini-blade Fuse Holder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BLHCJBC?... 🎥 Related Videos (944 Turbo Diagnosis Series) ▶️ Storch MAF kit on a Naturally Aspirated 944    • Porsche 944 – Storch Mass-Air-Flow (MAF) K...   Keywords: porsche 944 turbo, 944 turbo maf conversion, storch maf kit 944, 944 turbo afm replacement, porsche 951 maf install, bosch afm to maf conversion, 944 turbo intake upgrade, lean condition car diagnosis, low vacuum engine diagnosis, maf install diy, classic porsche repair, 944 turbo idle issues, 944 turbo modification, automotive diy repair, project car porsche, 80s german car tuning, bosch motronic tuning, maf vs afm, 944 turbo troubleshooting, diy mechanic porsche