reprogram the computer after aftermarket air intake?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Jacksonville Florida
reprogram the computer after aftermarket air intake?
I have been told conflicting things so I want to hear what my fellow forum member say. If you install a votex, Donaldson, ect. Do you have to reprogram the computer? or does it automatically re-learn and compensate? :confused:
Race Director
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From: Elko, Nevada
Re: reprogram the computer after aftermarket air intake? (BBQ)
Hey BBQ!
Yes, you won't need to re-program the computer. The puter' will indeed re-learn the idle and throttle control. The re-programming of the computer is more likely needed with a host of mods, or a serious mod like a gear change.
Not that air box upgrade is not 'serious'...Ha
I installed my HallTech, let it idle for 5-minutes. then turned it off. Let sit for another 5-10 minutes, re-started and let it idle for another 5, then took off.
These cars tend to run rich on the fuel side, especially the earlier C5's(97-99s')
You should be good to go. :cheers:
Yes, you won't need to re-program the computer. The puter' will indeed re-learn the idle and throttle control. The re-programming of the computer is more likely needed with a host of mods, or a serious mod like a gear change.
Not that air box upgrade is not 'serious'...Ha
I installed my HallTech, let it idle for 5-minutes. then turned it off. Let sit for another 5-10 minutes, re-started and let it idle for another 5, then took off.
These cars tend to run rich on the fuel side, especially the earlier C5's(97-99s')
You should be good to go. :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: reprogram the computer after aftermarket air intake? (BBQ)
You don't Have to do it, but it doesn't hurt to disconnect the battery (neg term) once in awhile to give the PCM a new outlook.... :D
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Re: reprogram the computer after aftermarket air intake? (BBQ)
Hey Brian!
I was running rich after I did my mods, did a reprogram and got rid of the problem.
Let me know when you are ready to do the intake and I'll help you install it.
I was running rich after I did my mods, did a reprogram and got rid of the problem.
Let me know when you are ready to do the intake and I'll help you install it.
Burning Brakes
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From: West Houston TX
Re: reprogram the computer after aftermarket air intake? (BBQ)
When I installed the Air Intake on my 99, I didn't reprogram it until a month later after I learned about the Idle Relearn. It seemed to run better after i did that.
