[kd05gt]

There are cold air intake kits advertised as no re-flash required. Are these of any value? Will the car run OK/better/worse...?

[CityDave]

If you remove the HC Trap you better keep it on a shelf for future install. This trap is part of the emission system and if you live in a state that has a smog check program then when you take the car in (after 5 years in CA) the inspector will be checking to see that this item is installed. If not you will fail the inspection and you may be required to go to a State inspection center. Also reinstall the trap when you take the car to the dealer for engine complaints. The dealer may note that the trap has been removed and log that on Fords data info. These could lead to the warranty being voided.

[kd05gt]

Originally Posted by kd05gt

There are cold air intake kits advertised as no re-flash required. Are these of any value? Will the car run OK/better/worse...?

Opinions on this kit? :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38634

[sonny1213]

Originally Posted by kd05gt

Opinions on this kit? :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38634

Hey all CAI owners,
How can the K&N unit in the ebay auction above not require a reflash, but the Steeda, C&L and others do require a reflash? Some say that just removing the the stupid looking HC trap requires some tuning. It's still sucking the same amount of air in just like the rest. Great way to sell a s$%t load of programmers I say

[kd05gt]

Originally Posted by sonny1213

Hey all CAI owners,
How can the K&N unit in the ebay auction above not require a reflash, but the Steeda, C&L and others do require a reflash? Some say that just removing the the stupid looking HC trap requires some tuning. It's still sucking the same amount of air in just like the rest. Great way to sell a s$%t load of programmers I say

And... What is the Dealer's reaction when the car ist taken in for service? Is the warranty still valid?

[sonny1213]

Originally Posted by kd05gt

And... What is the Dealer's reaction when the car ist taken in for service? Is the warranty still valid?

I will remove the aftermarket CAI and install the stock unit and reflash the factory tune. My dealer is not even SVT certified and is not performance oriented. From what I've learned on this forum, is that some dealers are cool and some are not

[PEA108]

how can i correct the check ingine light in a ford mustang 2005, i put on a cold air intake bbk and also a and 62 mm ford racing tb.

[R3dF1r3]

The S197 MAF is uber sensitive to CHANGE.

Just a filter change may not require a flash but, what is the issue here?
I'm not wasting cash on a CAI that doesn't require a tune, it is either going to make me run lean or is just teasing the motor.

This is a detuned stock 4.6L from Ford, tuned for grandads.

A simple CAI-tune will wake this motor up like you won't imagine. No comparison.

Just do it. Don't panic, it won't void warrantly as long as you do it right from a reputable dealer.

If your have reservations, keep it stock but don't expect much bite from a filter swap, lol.

[stlwagon]

Originally Posted by PEA108

how can i correct the check ingine light in a ford mustang 2005, i put on a cold air intake bbk and also a and 62 mm ford racing tb.

I'm not aware of a 62mm Ford Racing TB. Do you mean the 65mm?

[grabborange]

Originally Posted by Steps25

I ended up leaving mine in. Only because when I last dyno tuned w/ Steeeda tune the A/F was flatlined perfect 13.1. However, it can be removed and tuned to gain a bit more HP. I just haven't played around with it again. I was waiting for a revision tune released by Diablosport for the global spark adder.

If it's located in the air inlet tube isn't it gone once you replace it with the Steeda or other CAI? Or does it still fit in the aftermarket tubes. Thought they would be different sizes from stock.

Also, I recall in the review of aftermarket CAIs that has been posted on this site a number of times Brenspeed tested the stock intake without the carbon trap and found a 6hp gain by removing it.