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Whoomba · 04-08-2022, 05:56 PM

When you guys put a CAI on did you have to change the MAF? I was experimenting with one and the Idle g/s drops to about 1.8 and the idle is up and down.

KillboyPowerhead · 04-09-2022, 06:43 AM

No need to change a MAF sensor unless the amount of air the engine sucks in becomes more than the sensor can handle/is calibrated for. If the engine idles weird with the new intake, the ECU probably just needs time to adjust for the new air flow profile. Also make sure there are no leaks and everything is tight and seated properly. Which intake did you install? What size tube? Believe the factory tube is 3.25" diameter.

Whoomba · 04-10-2022, 02:48 PM

It’s a modified oem z28. It’s 4 inches.

Whoomba · 04-12-2022, 09:01 PM

After reading around the forum some guys have had a mild tune done to adjust for the CAI. I’ll get some before and after g/s and a/f numbers and see what you guys think.

Lacpac · 04-18-2022, 03:44 PM

CAI, VMax Ported TB, no tune. Notice more pull at low RPM. I'm sure a tune would help more, just don't know who or where to go for one.

Whoomba · 04-18-2022, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacpac

CAI, VMax Ported TB, no tune. Notice more pull at low RPM. I'm sure a tune would help more, just don't know who or where to go for one.

No ecm adjustment time for the cai?

Whoomba · 04-30-2022, 05:19 PM

There’s got to be a cheaper way than dropping a grand on it.

04-08-2022, 05:56 PM	#1
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,302	CAI and MAF When you guys put a CAI on did you have to change the MAF? I was experimenting with one and the Idle g/s drops to about 1.8 and the idle is up and down.

04-09-2022, 06:43 AM	#2
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	No need to change a MAF sensor unless the amount of air the engine sucks in becomes more than the sensor can handle/is calibrated for. If the engine idles weird with the new intake, the ECU probably just needs time to adjust for the new air flow profile. Also make sure there are no leaks and everything is tight and seated properly. Which intake did you install? What size tube? Believe the factory tube is 3.25" diameter. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

04-10-2022, 02:48 PM	#3
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,302	It’s a modified oem z28. It’s 4 inches.

04-12-2022, 09:01 PM	#4
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,302	After reading around the forum some guys have had a mild tune done to adjust for the CAI. I’ll get some before and after g/s and a/f numbers and see what you guys think.

04-18-2022, 03:44 PM	#5
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 485 View My Garage	CAI, VMax Ported TB, no tune. Notice more pull at low RPM. I'm sure a tune would help more, just don't know who or where to go for one.

04-30-2022, 05:19 PM	#7
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,302	There’s got to be a cheaper way than dropping a grand on it.