my BOSCH MAF gives a voltage signal 0-5v. this is calibrated to air flow rate which is directly proportional to fuel flow rate.
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all we need do is data log voltage and speed and we have a method of calculating MPG. or alternatively you could just display the voltage on a meter and do the mpg calculations in your head! at constant speed you know what voltage to expect, if mods reduce the voltage then you know they save fuel.