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Old May 24, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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New intake causing engine light

I recently made an intake using a 4" ump Filter housing. It uses a 3 1/2"-4" reducer into a 4" elbow which runs straight to the filter. The air flow sensor is secured in the elbow as pictured. I have not obtained a code yet but i think the 4" intake is causing the air flow sensor to not register correctly. My question is if i get an Gryphon Programmer can i calibrate the air flow sensor or do i have to get a custom tune?


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Old May 24, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Old May 24, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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First, a custom tune, seconly, it would help if you listed what this is on.
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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04 5.4 3v. So your saying to get the gryphon with a custom tune? And does the gryphon come with the mounting pod for the $400?
 

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04 5.4 3v. So your saying to get the gryphon with a custom tune?
My goodness man, have you not seen any of the warnings on here about increasded airflow on an 04 with the 5.4? They tended to come from the factory in a near lean condition. Any increased airflow can damage the engine unless you have a custom tune.

My choice is a custom tuned Gryphon, but the Xcal3 is good, tuned by Troyer.
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Thanks, im getting the gryphon then.
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Thanks, im getting the gryphon then.
The Gryphon is the best mod you will ever make.
 
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My goodness man, have you not seen any of the warnings on here about increasded airflow on an 04 with the 5.4?
My goodness man ??

Is that the best you can do Blue?
 
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My goodness man ??

Is that the best you can do Blue?
I was thinking of something better, was just afraid i would earn a vacation.
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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I was thinking of something better, was just afraid i would earn a vacation.
Ahh, what the heck, go for it..- We'll go fishen
 
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04 5.4 3v.
get that intake off before you blow your engine (don't re-install it until you get your custom tune loaded)

Originally Posted by Bluejay
My goodness man, have you not seen any of the warnings on here about increasded airflow on an 04 with the 5.4? They tended to come from the factory in a near lean condition. Any increased airflow can damage the engine unless you have a custom tune.

My choice is a custom tuned Gryphon, but the Xcal3 is good, tuned by Troyer.
a custom tune is the only way to go
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by tarajerame
get that intake off before you blow your engine (don't re-install it until you get your custom tune loaded)



a custom tune is the only way to go
I think i will just leave it on. If the engine goes i have an excuse to get a new one.
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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I think i will just leave it on. If the engine goes i have an excuse to get a new one.
That's smart.
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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I know? I will be sure to let you know how it works out.
 

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Old May 25, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Patrick Shady
I think i will just leave it on. If the engine goes i have an excuse to get a new one.


Unbelievable. Anyone have a bitch slappin smiley ? That's the best I could do.
 

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