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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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I just installed a True Flow XDI intake on my Jeep. I took it for a test drive and WOW, did I lose low end power. Starting out in 2nd gear is a serious challange now. Did anybody else encounter this or is it just me? This is the only engine mod I have. The Jeep is a 6-speed with 4.10 gears. I plan on getting the Max Energy programmer when they get the bugs worked out. Would this help my problem? For now I'm putting the stock air box back on.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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I have not heard of that problem before with any of the CAIs. Are you sure you installed it correctly(not to insult you)??
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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Check if your MAF sensor is properly inserted in the CAI tubing. When I installed my AEM, my sensor wasnt inserted into the rubber grommet properly, and i bogged everywhere, a little adjustment and its fine now.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by pacer89
Check if your MAF sensor is properly inserted in the CAI tubing. When I installed my AEM, my sensor wasnt inserted into the rubber grommet properly, and i bogged everywhere, a little adjustment and its fine now.
I hope thats whats wrong. I'll check it out.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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something must be wrong. I picked up power everywhere. Would never go back to stock, and I have really good low end.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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glad to hear it was just the MAF. everything worked out!
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Never had that problem, like others have said maybe MAF or a rag left in the tube, hope not????
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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something has got to b wrong. my CAI has been nice. good engine sound.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Pacer was right. I adjusted the MAF sensor and it runs great!
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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Now that you have it running right, what are you thoughts on the XDI? It still seems to be unknown.
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