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Woo · 06-05-2016, 11:01 PM

Wanted to know if anyone has had issues with power loss/hesitation when trying to accelerate. I recently installed a Typhoon 69 series CAI about 3 weeks ago and the MAF sensor says K20 on it so I believe that's supposed to be a strong sensor. I've just encountered issues when passing vehicles (in passing zone) where the vehicle would hesitate to give the power I request in a quick manner. Any good info would help.....

608RS · 06-05-2016, 11:06 PM

have you visually inspected your MAF? perhaps it's a bit dirty (or got dirty during the intake install).

Maybe start by disconnecting the MAF and cleaning it with some carb cleaner (or if there is anything newer/better than that) and letting it dry overnight. Then tomorrow morning reinstall and make sure everything is connected/tightened up.

Woo · 06-05-2016, 11:13 PM

No I didn't inspect it but I'll give that a try thanks, it's rainy here the next couple so it wouldn't hurt for it to be on chill/maintenance status for a bit....

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Woo · 06-06-2016, 12:37 AM

I'm not mechanically inclined so which part am I cleaning....

I take it this part???

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clarkkent · 06-06-2016, 12:42 AM

Yes that is the MAF. Spray some cleaner on the left portion of it (the part that's in the intake tube), top and bottom.

Woo · 06-06-2016, 12:44 AM

Ok, heading to get some MAF cleaner, don't have any here on hand.

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clarkkent · 06-06-2016, 12:47 AM

Cool, if they have something like this CRC MAF cleaner get it http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/c...5110/7070079-P

If not, carb cleaner will work

clarkkent · 06-06-2016, 12:49 AM

Also while you're at it make sure everything is sealed and tightened up on the intake. Any air leaks could be causing performance issues as well

Woo · 06-06-2016, 12:57 AM

Ok thanks

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Woo · 06-06-2016, 01:06 AM

Good ole' Wally World really has pretty much everything hahaha

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clarkkent · 06-06-2016, 01:52 AM

Haha nice

Woo · 06-06-2016, 02:03 AM

Completed the maf portion, just need my wife to assist with the throttle body. Can't do it manually or I'd have to reprogram the computer and yeah right I'd be clueless....

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06-05-2016, 11:01 PM	#1
Woo O’Dark30 Drives: 2016 SS Black Panther Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 443 View My Garage	Power issues Wanted to know if anyone has had issues with power loss/hesitation when trying to accelerate. I recently installed a Typhoon 69 series CAI about 3 weeks ago and the MAF sensor says K20 on it so I believe that's supposed to be a strong sensor. I've just encountered issues when passing vehicles (in passing zone) where the vehicle would hesitate to give the power I request in a quick manner. Any good info would help..... __________________ The Earth is what "God" created, the World is the state of living "man" causes us to be in. -Woo

06-05-2016, 11:13 PM	#3
Woo O’Dark30 Drives: 2016 SS Black Panther Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 443 View My Garage	No I didn't inspect it but I'll give that a try thanks, it's rainy here the next couple so it wouldn't hurt for it to be on chill/maintenance status for a bit.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ The Earth is what "God" created, the World is the state of living "man" causes us to be in. -Woo

06-06-2016, 12:37 AM	#4
Woo O’Dark30 Drives: 2016 SS Black Panther Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 443 View My Garage	I'm not mechanically inclined so which part am I cleaning.... I take it this part??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ The Earth is what "God" created, the World is the state of living "man" causes us to be in. -Woo

06-06-2016, 12:42 AM	#5
clarkkent Drives: 2013 2SS (sold) Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 602	Yes that is the MAF. Spray some cleaner on the left portion of it (the part that's in the intake tube), top and bottom. __________________ Track Parts/Stock Parts Part Out http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=515534

06-06-2016, 12:44 AM	#6
Woo O’Dark30 Drives: 2016 SS Black Panther Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 443 View My Garage	Ok, heading to get some MAF cleaner, don't have any here on hand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ The Earth is what "God" created, the World is the state of living "man" causes us to be in. -Woo

06-05-2016, 11:06 PM	#2
608RS Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: . Posts: 645	have you visually inspected your MAF? perhaps it's a bit dirty (or got dirty during the intake install). Maybe start by disconnecting the MAF and cleaning it with some carb cleaner (or if there is anything newer/better than that) and letting it dry overnight. Then tomorrow morning reinstall and make sure everything is connected/tightened up.

06-06-2016, 12:47 AM	#7
clarkkent Drives: 2013 2SS (sold) Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 602	Cool, if they have something like this CRC MAF cleaner get it http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/c...5110/7070079-P If not, carb cleaner will work __________________ Track Parts/Stock Parts Part Out http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=515534

06-06-2016, 12:49 AM	#8
clarkkent Drives: 2013 2SS (sold) Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 602	Also while you're at it make sure everything is sealed and tightened up on the intake. Any air leaks could be causing performance issues as well __________________ Track Parts/Stock Parts Part Out http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=515534

06-06-2016, 12:57 AM	#9
Woo O’Dark30 Drives: 2016 SS Black Panther Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 443 View My Garage	Ok thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ The Earth is what "God" created, the World is the state of living "man" causes us to be in. -Woo

06-06-2016, 01:06 AM	#10
Woo O’Dark30 Drives: 2016 SS Black Panther Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 443 View My Garage	Good ole' Wally World really has pretty much everything hahaha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ The Earth is what "God" created, the World is the state of living "man" causes us to be in. -Woo

06-06-2016, 01:52 AM	#11
clarkkent Drives: 2013 2SS (sold) Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 602	Haha nice __________________ Track Parts/Stock Parts Part Out http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=515534

06-06-2016, 02:03 AM	#12
Woo O’Dark30 Drives: 2016 SS Black Panther Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 443 View My Garage	Completed the maf portion, just need my wife to assist with the throttle body. Can't do it manually or I'd have to reprogram the computer and yeah right I'd be clueless.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ The Earth is what "God" created, the World is the state of living "man" causes us to be in. -Woo