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01sleeperZ · 11-11-2016, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wanderer

After researching Jegs I found out that they do not recommend using the Z-28 CAI on a l99 engine any thoughts or info on this as my 2014 has l99 engine...

My car is a manual. I think Chevy does not recommend it either, but I am not sure why. I wonder if the air volume is large enough to mess with the stock tune, and maybe run lean?

Dan's Fun Car · 11-14-2016, 11:21 AM

You are correct that GM does not recommend it for the L99. It says it right on the site.

Without any further information then just from reading threads here, my belief is just like Sleeper said, due to the AFM and DOD, the introduction of a significant amount of air may mess with the ECM.

Side note, I installed this and I absolutely LOVE the sound when doing some spirited driving. It sounds very throaty when under moderate acceleration. It actually makes me reconsider doing exhaust strictly for the sound enhancement.

ron123 · 11-14-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan's Fun Car

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Side note, I installed this and I absolutely LOVE the sound when doing some spirited driving. It sounds very throaty when under moderate acceleration. It actually makes me reconsider doing exhaust strictly for the sound enhancement.

Heard the OEM Z28 kit (advertised works with SS LS3) arrives with a new MAF sensor, did you install that? Does it need to have a tune or not needed? Does not void warranty?
Ron

Dan's Fun Car · 11-14-2016, 01:13 PM

Yes, it came with a new MAF sensor. The whole system took about 10 minutes to install. A tune is not needed but I'm sure it would be good to have a tune.

Technically, I'm sure it voids the warranty, but re-install the OEM one prior to taking it in for service and no harm no foul.

Since you are not changing anything in the ECM, there is no record of the mod.

11-14-2016, 11:21 AM	#16
Dan's Fun Car Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: So Cal. Posts: 96	You are correct that GM does not recommend it for the L99. It says it right on the site. Without any further information then just from reading threads here, my belief is just like Sleeper said, due to the AFM and DOD, the introduction of a significant amount of air may mess with the ECM. Side note, I installed this and I absolutely LOVE the sound when doing some spirited driving. It sounds very throaty when under moderate acceleration. It actually makes me reconsider doing exhaust strictly for the sound enhancement.

11-14-2016, 01:13 PM	#18
Dan's Fun Car Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: So Cal. Posts: 96	Yes, it came with a new MAF sensor. The whole system took about 10 minutes to install. A tune is not needed but I'm sure it would be good to have a tune. Technically, I'm sure it voids the warranty, but re-install the OEM one prior to taking it in for service and no harm no foul. Since you are not changing anything in the ECM, there is no record of the mod.