MAF Screen Removed, SOTP Says 10HP

[cravnpup]

Ok here's what I did. I can't promise you will all get the same results, but for me it seems like my car picked up 10 hp. I know the SOTP feel means nothing, but I'd swear I have a lot more power throughout the rpm range. More low end torque and more high end HP. Trust me it works...

Step 1: Disconnect the battery. Take negative cable off first then the positive.
Step 2: Remove factory airbox and filter by undoing the metal strap, and the single bolt attached to the fender. Take the whole airbox and filter out so you can see the screen in front of the MAF
Step 3: Remove the fitting plate that attaches to the factory airbox and also holds in the MAF screen.
Step 4: Take out the screen, and rip or cut out the screen from the rubber/metal surround. You will need the rubber/metal surround to go between the MAF and adapter plate, so try not to bend it too much. A little bending is ok.
Step 5: Place the rubber/metal surround in the adapter plate and flaten it so it fits right. Make sure there are no forign particles lying around that could get sucked into the engine.
Step 6: Reattach the adapter plate with the 4 factory screws. Make sure it is tight.
Step 7: Reattach the factory airbox with filter with the clamp and fender bolt.
Step 8: Reattach both battery cables starting with the positive, and then the negative. (note: your alarm will go off at this point so be prepared to shut it off)
Step 9: Put the car in neutral and set the parking brake. Start the car and let it idle until it has reached normal operating temp (at least 10 min). Turn on the A/C and let the car idle for at least one min. Drive the car for at least 10 mi. This will allow the computer to adjust to the new flow, and reset the idle control. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP DO NOT SKIP!!!

I got the last step strait from the owners manual. It says if you don't do this your idle will suffer. It should be done after every modification...

Good luck..



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2000 GT Conv. 5speed
Triple Black
Current Mods: K&N, Mobile 1, MagnaPack Cat-Back, Steeda Tri-Ax
ET: 14.32@100.0
Upcoming Mods: BBK Longtubes, BBK H-pipe w/cats, and much much more