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BIG NASST · 04-06-2015, 10:02 AM

I recieved my sw power headers no cats,sw retro chambered catback,and 2014-15 Z28 cold air intake.Do i need to change maf sensor? I am getting a cam in July.I was told with this intake my fuel trims are going to be off.With these mods do i need a tune now,or can i drive till July,when i get cam,then tune? I am installing this week, should i tune then and again in July? Should i get longer plug wires ive heard sometimes they melt?

BubbaSS · 04-06-2015, 10:35 AM

You should get a strong maf just to eliminate future issues. With no cats you will recieve engine codes and with headers and intake you will see rich conditions which will most likely throw a code after a while. You will most likely experience a loss of low end performance that can be corrected in the tune. These reasons alone, I say get the tune now. I haven't had issues using stock plugs, but I have Thorley's not sure if thats an issue with SW's

ST1LE · 04-06-2015, 10:39 AM

Do a quick search on here for 'weak MAF'. That thread will help you determine if you have a 'strong' or 'weak' MAF.

As far as the tune, you should be okay to wait until July. I would not drive it too hard until the tune, but that does not mean you have to baby it. One of the biggest issues with these mods and no tune is that you will always have a CEL, so you wont know if it is because of the headers or if something else is wrong unless you have a DB2 reader or something.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 04-06-2015, 11:56 AM

My understanding is the z/28 intake comes with its own MAF so you should be fine.

avido · 04-06-2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lgndryhr

My understanding is the z/28 intake comes with its own MAF so you should be fine.

You should have the strong man with the z28 intake.my friend has a l99 with the wake one,but he got the strong with the z28 intake. Everything works properly. Another thing regarding cat question. You need a tune

ST1LE · 04-06-2015, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lgndryhr

My understanding is the z/28 intake comes with its own MAF so you should be fine.

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Originally Posted by avido

You should have the strong man with the z28 intake.my friend has a l99 with the wake one,but he got the strong with the z28 intake. Everything works properly. Another thing regarding cat question. You need a tune

Oh yeah, that is true. I forgot the Z28 intake includes an MAF.

BIG NASST · 04-07-2015, 12:10 AM

Thanks everyone.That is correct,maf is on it.Should be done Friday.

04-06-2015, 10:02 AM	#1
BIG NASST Drives: 2013 2ss hotwheels Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: iowa Posts: 270	HELP I recieved my sw power headers no cats,sw retro chambered catback,and 2014-15 Z28 cold air intake.Do i need to change maf sensor? I am getting a cam in July.I was told with this intake my fuel trims are going to be off.With these mods do i need a tune now,or can i drive till July,when i get cam,then tune? I am installing this week, should i tune then and again in July? Should i get longer plug wires ive heard sometimes they melt?

04-06-2015, 10:35 AM	#2
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	You should get a strong maf just to eliminate future issues. With no cats you will recieve engine codes and with headers and intake you will see rich conditions which will most likely throw a code after a while. You will most likely experience a loss of low end performance that can be corrected in the tune. These reasons alone, I say get the tune now. I haven't had issues using stock plugs, but I have Thorley's not sure if thats an issue with SW's __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

04-06-2015, 10:39 AM	#3
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	Do a quick search on here for 'weak MAF'. That thread will help you determine if you have a 'strong' or 'weak' MAF. As far as the tune, you should be okay to wait until July. I would not drive it too hard until the tune, but that does not mean you have to baby it. One of the biggest issues with these mods and no tune is that you will always have a CEL, so you wont know if it is because of the headers or if something else is wrong unless you have a DB2 reader or something. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

04-06-2015, 11:56 AM	#4
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	My understanding is the z/28 intake comes with its own MAF so you should be fine. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

04-07-2015, 12:10 AM	#7
BIG NASST Drives: 2013 2ss hotwheels Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: iowa Posts: 270	Thanks everyone.That is correct,maf is on it.Should be done Friday.