Mass Air Meter??????

NOSstang08690 · 05-13-2003, 03:29 PM

Just installed the C & L mass air meter on my 97 Mustang GT and the car is still adjusting to it. Does anyone know how long it takes for the computer to adjust to the mass air meter?? What you guys experienced after installing a mass air meter?

mellow98cobra · 05-13-2003, 04:08 PM

you could unhook the battery for a about 20 min and that should reset the computer....
what do you mean the car is still adjusting?? it should be able to read the new sensor just fine could you be more specific????

96_4.6 · 05-13-2003, 04:11 PM

Yea man I just installed it on my 96 mustang gt and it was kinda ruff at first now its cool

Badass_yellowGT · 05-13-2003, 04:36 PM

what you need to do is at night unhook the neg cable from the battery 20 min is not enough to completely clear ford tole me a complete job is done in no less than 12 hours

NOSstang08690 · 05-15-2003, 11:09 AM

Thanks for help, I am trying disconnecting the battery. I am not sure but I think the problem I am having may be fuel related. The car is back firing, Anyone have any ideas?? I drive it and it really falls on its face around 4000 rpm???

Hammer · 05-18-2003, 11:46 PM

The symptoms you are having are not normal...
Put the old induction setup back on, clear the computer and drive for a bit... if the car runs normally again, you could have a problem with your C&L setup...

96gts4.6L · 05-21-2003, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mellow98cobra
you could unhook the battery for a about 20 min and that should reset the computer....
what do you mean the car is still adjusting?? it should be able to read the new sensor just fine could you be more specific????

Also, like someone else said, your C&L could be the cause of your cars problems. My buddies car was doing the same thing, back-firing, but that was after a header install. We couldn't figure it out. The funny thing is after he installed a Steeda t/a, the car quit back-firing, wierd huh?

NOSstang08690 · 05-21-2003, 02:59 PM

I disconnected the battery and nothing changed! I am totally lost on what I should do next!!! I drive the car everyday and I do not know what I should try next???? Anyone have a ideas??

slow98 · 05-21-2003, 08:31 PM

make sure that the maf meter is turned upright if on the c&l you cant turn it in any direction because the hole isnt in the middle its up top if you have it upside down or sideways or whatever it may cause it to run funny.......

dgrobels · 05-26-2003, 02:12 PM

check all connections you loosened, when is it backfiring? off idle or more towards 4000+ RPMS? does it always backfire or only when it is cold? is the meter for stock injectors? if all fails take it to get a new chip burned, but its a waste of money if you ask me. remove the new MAF & sell it on EBAY. put the timing adjuster on the car and bump up the timing, always run premium after the adjuster is set, never run the car on nitrous with the adjuster set to advance the timing youll bow it right up. if you disconnect the new MAF and install the old MAF what happens? remember to set the MSD to remove zero timing when not running nitrous.

keep everything the way you have it, except remove the new MAF and connect the old one. take it to the track and see if there is a difference. no difference=sell new MAF. you dont have a fuel problem.

Mustang92 · 05-26-2003, 09:07 PM

Actually just for the record you can reset your battery in under 5 minutes. After disconnecting your battery simply hold down the brake pedal for a few seconds and you will drain the very last bits of power in the chassis via the brake lights. Reconnect battery and your ready to go. The EEC usually takes a good 50-100 miles to adapt to driving conditions.

Bill

05-13-2003, 03:29 PM	#1
NOSstang08690 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 46	Mass Air Meter?????? Just installed the C & L mass air meter on my 97 Mustang GT and the car is still adjusting to it. Does anyone know how long it takes for the computer to adjust to the mass air meter?? What you guys experienced after installing a mass air meter? __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/lascalcione Rice Haters Club Member # 99!!!!! HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS 1997 GT 12.41 @ 109 mph

05-13-2003, 04:08 PM	#2
mellow98cobra Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: williamsport,PA Posts: 15	mass air flow you could unhook the battery for a about 20 min and that should reset the computer.... what do you mean the car is still adjusting?? it should be able to read the new sensor just fine could you be more specific????

05-13-2003, 04:11 PM	#3
96_4.6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 417	Yea man I just installed it on my 96 mustang gt and it was kinda ruff at first now its cool __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, AODE -Trickflow Upper Plenum -BBK 70mm Throttlebody -02 PI Lower Intake -March Pulleys -BBK H-Pipe -2 Chamber Flowmaster mufflers -3000 RPM Stall -JLT CAI with special K&N -MSD Supercondutor wires -180 stat -FRPP 4:10's *FOR SALE C&L TRUE FLOW INLET PIPE WITH K&N* My Stang

05-13-2003, 04:36 PM	#4
Badass_yellowGT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western,MA Posts: 254	what you need to do is at night unhook the neg cable from the battery 20 min is not enough to completely clear ford tole me a complete job is done in no less than 12 hours __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #55 For My car Specs Click the Home page link http://www.badassyellowgt.50g.com/

05-15-2003, 11:09 AM	#5
NOSstang08690 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 46	Thanks for help, I am trying disconnecting the battery. I am not sure but I think the problem I am having may be fuel related. The car is back firing, Anyone have any ideas?? I drive it and it really falls on its face around 4000 rpm??? __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/lascalcione Rice Haters Club Member # 99!!!!! HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS 1997 GT 12.41 @ 109 mph

05-18-2003, 11:46 PM	#6
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	The symptoms you are having are not normal... Put the old induction setup back on, clear the computer and drive for a bit... if the car runs normally again, you could have a problem with your C&L setup... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

05-21-2003, 02:59 PM	#8
NOSstang08690 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 46	I disconnected the battery and nothing changed! I am totally lost on what I should do next!!! I drive the car everyday and I do not know what I should try next???? Anyone have a ideas?? __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/lascalcione Rice Haters Club Member # 99!!!!! HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS 1997 GT 12.41 @ 109 mph

05-21-2003, 08:31 PM	#9
slow98 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: draper,va,us Posts: 206	make sure that the maf meter is turned upright if on the c&l you cant turn it in any direction because the hole isnt in the middle its up top if you have it upside down or sideways or whatever it may cause it to run funny....... __________________ 1998 mustang gt/manual..373s,bbk offroad h pipe,flowmaster cat back,c&l 80 mm maf,steeda triax,eibach springs,steeda ud pulleys,upr timing adjuster,screamon demos coil packs,motorsports 9mm plug wires,steea aluminum lca's,steeda heavy duty uca's and just over 100 k on the clock

05-26-2003, 02:12 PM	#10
dgrobels Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: new jersey Posts: 23	check all connections you loosened, when is it backfiring? off idle or more towards 4000+ RPMS? does it always backfire or only when it is cold? is the meter for stock injectors? if all fails take it to get a new chip burned, but its a waste of money if you ask me. remove the new MAF & sell it on EBAY. put the timing adjuster on the car and bump up the timing, always run premium after the adjuster is set, never run the car on nitrous with the adjuster set to advance the timing youll bow it right up. if you disconnect the new MAF and install the old MAF what happens? remember to set the MSD to remove zero timing when not running nitrous. keep everything the way you have it, except remove the new MAF and connect the old one. take it to the track and see if there is a difference. no difference=sell new MAF. you dont have a fuel problem.

05-26-2003, 09:07 PM	#11
Mustang92 Drag Racer! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Lake Worth, FL USA Posts: 757	Actually just for the record you can reset your battery in under 5 minutes. After disconnecting your battery simply hold down the brake pedal for a few seconds and you will drain the very last bits of power in the chassis via the brake lights. Reconnect battery and your ready to go. The EEC usually takes a good 50-100 miles to adapt to driving conditions. Bill __________________ 2000 GT VRS O/R X, Dynomax Bullets, Steeda Pulleys, Pro-M 80MM, 4.30s, UPR Pro Series Suspension, UPR Tubular K-member, MAC Longtubes, Bullitt Intake, TKO, VT Engine Stage 1 NA Cams, SCT Tune. 285 RWHP/296 RWTQ 11.97 @ 113.20 M/M 100, 7085 www.uprproducts.com www.ponyexpressperformance.com www.modulardepot.com

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