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K&N Drop in affects exhaust sound ?
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:32 am
by hakune
Well went out today and got me a K&N drop-in filter.Took of the intake box and cleaned it out also took off the MAF and gave it a clean and did a ecu reset.To be honest i did'nt expect much result from it since the alterations are minimal but boy did it suprise me !!she runs a lot smoother now and has definitly found some horses somewhere even the exhaust seems to make a lot lower sound now.Had a laugh too when i used some air intake cleaner big old puff off soot on her first start ^^I'm quite happy now
Re: K&N Drop in affects exhaust sound ? (hakune)
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:57 am
by BlueCrush
Your improvement is more so from the MAF cleaning than the drop-in filter. The Drop-in will make your intake and exhaust only slightly louder and give you only a 1-2hp gain. Nice to see a small gain from a new filter and a little cleaning. I would recommend cleaning both once a year now to maintain maximum performance.
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:10 am
by hakune
Yep cleaning your MAF should definitly be a more "mainstream" service procedure (as in everybody should do it)Wondering now if i should run through a bottle of injector cleaner (My vibe being pre owned and all)already changed all the fluids in her
Re: (hakune)
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:34 am
by BlueCrush
Wouldn't be a bad idea.
Re: (hakune)
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:03 am
by CAN-AWD-VIBE
get an injector flush at a dealer... dont waste your money on fuel system additives.They are good "maintenance" but if you are concerned about getting the system clean do a proper inj flush.
Re: (hakune)
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:33 am
by GMJAP
Quote, originally posted by hakune »Yep cleaning your MAF should definitly be a more "mainstream" service procedure (as in everybody should do it)Wondering now if i should run through a bottle of injector cleaner (My vibe being pre owned and all)already changed all the fluids in her How do you recommend cleaning the MAF?
Re: (GMJAP)
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:48 am
by BlueCrush
1. Disconnect Battery2. Remove MAF Sensor3. Spray w/ MAF cleaner (can get at any auto parts store)The amber bulb is the air temp sensor you should also spray the two silver wires that are up inside.4. Let it air dry (evaporate)5. Reinstall MAF Sensor6. Reconnect Battery
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:53 pm
by hakune
I'd also reccomend to clean the throttle valve & body with some Air intake cleaner.mine looked all grimed upshould have taken some pictures >_<
Re: (hakune)
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 5:47 am
by jasonvibe
The MAF is way before things get dirty in the intake past the PCV. So cleaning may help a little. But what do you clean it with?
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:44 am
by hakune
Just got some MAF cleaner and intake cleaner at NAPPA