Can a CAI cause a engine misfire and blow a piston?

[Slowhawk]

Originally Posted by RedJewel2SS

i seriously doubt they can void your warranty because the tube and air filter is changed.

the slp intake is made of the same plastic as the stock pipe, and the panel filter was pre-oiled. i have never oiled my own filter, i'd rather buy a new one with the correct oil on it than attempt to go cheap and do it myself.

The oil is the worst part of the kit.We always wash most of the oil out of the filters.

Think of this - oil pulls into motor.On the way in it sticks/collects on the mass air meter.With this oil film on the meter the meter can not do it's job right.The meter thinks there is less air flow going into the motor,then the computer reads the 02 voltages and decides to add more fuel into the car because the meter say's it's lean. While the L-terms go positive the tranny controller pulls fluid line pressure from the tranny. On the older cars tranny failure got pretty common from this.

So,back to the point.The oiled filter screws with the sensors.

[busarider1971]

Ok Guys here's the lowdown. the first tech was wrong it was not a blown piston. it was a bent exaust valve. she be ready on Sat. i still dont know how that could happen.

[Dave2SSRS]

Bottom line... Covered under warranty and CAI's are still OK to have!! LOL!

[Slowhawk]

Originally Posted by busarider1971

Ok Guys here's the lowdown. the first tech was wrong it was not a blown piston. it was a bent exaust valve. she be ready on Sat. i still dont know how that could happen.

Thats a big difference.Make sure you keep all the paperwork on it.Depending on how bent the valve is it could stress the connecting rod in that cylinder.

[busarider1971]

oh yeah... thats my other concern. the tech at the dealer said it could be fine after he replace it. if there's any changes in the performace she will go right back to them until its right

[BSR-1]

Originally Posted by busarider1971

oh yeah... thats my other concern. the tech at the dealer said it could be fine after he replace it. if there's any changes in the performace she will go right back to them until its right

glad it's gonna be covered! I hope the guy doing the work is competent.
did they give any indication of why this happened? if a lean condition caused it to run too hot it could have affected all of the exhaust valves, not just one. hopefully he'll fully inspect it while he has it apart.

One more question, how many miles do you have on it? how many miles since the CAI? any other mods?

please keep us updated

[Texzen]

Originally Posted by BSR-1

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One more question, how many miles do you have on it? how many miles since the CAI? any other mods?

please keep us updated

Definitely interested. I pick up my 2SS/RS/LS3 on Thursday and one of the first mods I'll do is CAI.

[third1]

Doesn't GM sell SLP products in there performance catalog .

[Rookie13]

[busarider1971]

The failure was at 4082 miles. I had the CAI at the 1200 mile mark. I don't know if gmpp sell there products...but I know they have a working relationship with there ZL cars

[Doc]

Originally Posted by busarider1971

The failure was at 4082 miles. I had the CAI at the 1200 mile mark. I don't know if gmpp sell there products...but I know they have a working relationship with there ZL cars

When or have you done your first oil change? Any tiny bit of debris that the oil might have had in it could momentarily jam a valve.

[Inferno Orange 2SS-RS]

Originally Posted by Slowhawk

The oil is the worst part of the kit.We always wash most of the oil out of the filters.

Think of this - oil pulls into motor.On the way in it sticks/collects on the mass air meter.With this oil film on the meter the meter can not do it's job right.The meter thinks there is less air flow going into the motor,then the computer reads the 02 voltages and decides to add more fuel into the car because the meter say's it's lean. While the L-terms go positive the tranny controller pulls fluid line pressure from the tranny. On the older cars tranny failure got pretty common from this.

So,back to the point.The oiled filter screws with the sensors.

I have been using oiled filters for over 10 years (K&N) on all my cars, 1997 Chev Silverado, 2002 Nissan Maxima, 2007 Chev Suburban and have NEVER had issues. If you oil it properly and on the correct side, you should never have any issues. For the ones that have had issues, did they oil it on both sides?

[busarider1971]

that could be the case...the tech told me not to change the oil unless the car tells me to. i was wondering does the oil monitor work as effective as the tech claims

[toehead93]

I don't think it matters if there is a little oil on the filter or not. Think about it, there is always a little bit of oil coming in through the PCV hose, thats why some people install catch cans. Well, actually the main difference is oil from a filter is befoer the MAF.

You're not the only one:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85861