MAF runs better in the midrange because it comes in lean into boost rather than rich going into boost like older AFM setup. My torque was 30ft/lb higher at 3500rpm with MAF setup. More torque in the middle, more HP. I guess you could get same kind of power I'm making now with zxt ecu but I'm sure it's safer to do it in Z31 setup.
Stock Z31 ECU lucks timing if you go with stock timing because it pulls alot of timing under boost but you an overcome that by turning the dizzy. couple degree on timing gave me 20ft/lb+ with no added boost.
There is more benefit than just HP with Z31 setup, you have OBD I for self diagnose, an aftermarket support, S-AFR, and better MPG.