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Old May 29, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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I put the pedal to the floor a couple of times today and noticed my acceleration isn't as good as it should be. I have a K & N CAI, do you think I should clean the filter and MAF? I think that's what it could be. Thoughts?
Old May 29, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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When was the last time u cleaned it? It could be that, or it could be we drive 6ers and they dont have the best accel.

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Old May 29, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Probably before Christmas. Yeah kinda long =/ ... yeah I know its a V6, but it usually has a bit more pep than this. I looked before I definitely need a cleaning; tomorrow seems like a perfect day.
Old May 30, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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do u have an auto or a standard?
Old May 30, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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Old May 30, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SuPa StaLLiOn 7
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There you go^

Of course, you have 40hp more than me, so imagine how I feel!
Old May 30, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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Slower than smoke off **** on a frosty morning.



K&N (And many others) are oiled filters, I suggest getting some MAF cleaner and cleaning the sensor on the MAF. Do Not touch the wires though.

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Old May 31, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by baddog671
There you go^

Of course, you have 40hp more than me, so imagine how I feel!
Haha oh man... and I thought 190 sucked! But I need to buy some MAF cleaner... I cleaned out the filter today and it seemed a bit better
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