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Old 09-23-2012, 09:36 AM
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Freind gave me a BBK cold air intake, will this throw a code on 07 gt
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http://www.americanmuscle.com/bbk-2005-gt-cai.html

According to AM it doesn't require a tune for the GT model but the reviewers all say it needs a tune.
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Old 09-23-2012, 10:03 AM
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I was reading bbk website they state i may need to run higher octane fuel
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Old 09-23-2012, 11:11 AM
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You'll probably just run lean until you tune for the intake. Higher octane fuel might help, but I doubt it will keep you from spitting a code without being tuned for the CAI.
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Old 09-23-2012, 11:33 AM
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It's hit or miss. Most no-tune required CAI's won't but each engine is a but different and operating parameters change with variations in temperature and humidity so it may not and then out of the blue. Try it.
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Cant beat the price, freind took it off a trade in. $50
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Old 09-23-2012, 03:27 PM
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Can i use the k & n cleaner and oil for the filter?
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The previous owner put a BBK CAI on my '08 GT & it's not thrown a code yet... knock wood I emailed him & he did NOT put a tune on it. Yes if the K&N fits & seals ok, it should work as long as it's the gauze type, & if it is, don't over oil it. A little is better than a lot here. Tread lightly & let it soak in for a 1/2 hour, then check it to see if you need more.. If not the guaze type, don't oil it.

*just reread your post. Are you talking about using a K&N filter, or just using the K&N oil?

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K&N air filter oil will work for ANY oiled air filter. Just be sure to thoroughly wash and rinse the old filter and allow it to dry 24 hours (a little less if you can get a little forced airflow thru it) before reoiling.
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Originally Posted by GT Katie
The previous owner put a BBK CAI on my '08 GT & it's not thrown a code yet... knock wood I emailed him & he did NOT put a tune on it. Yes if the K&N fits & seals ok, it should work as long as it's the gauze type, & if it is, don't over oil it. A little is better than a lot here. Tread lightly & let it soak in for a 1/2 hour, then check it to see if you need more.. If not the guaze type, don't oil it.

*just reread your post. Are you talking about using a K&N filter, or just using the K&N oil?
Just need a cleaning/oil kit. Filter is dirty.
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