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Re: AFM vs MAP Tue, 08 October 2002 13:22 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
When I mentioned AFM's, I wasn't thinking of flap type ones at all, purely hotwire. However, there's also 2 types of hotwire AFMs, the ones with an actual wire, and the 'hot film' ones. The hot film ones are slightly less responsive than the wire ones, but much less bothered by little pieces of dirt etc.

As for restriction, its all about choosing an appropriate piece of gear for the job. Yes a 36mm AFM will place considerable restriction on the airflow of anything greater than a chainsaw. But theres no reason a proper sized one should pose any problem.

The other problem with AFMs is that they can be fiendishly expensive if one does die.

But for greater preciseness, they're about the best of whats available. Hell, even commodores have been using them for a while now!
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