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Old May 24, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Where are you guys getting your Magnaflow Y pipes? They told me on the phone that they were still in R&D and have not been released yet. Also in regard to this whole CAI issue. Wouldnt you need to adjust your fuel mixture richer when putting a CAI on? That may solve any problem of loss-too lean maybe? Just my 2 cents.
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jleonard
Where are you guys getting your Magnaflow Y pipes? They told me on the phone that they were still in R&D and have not been released yet. Also in regard to this whole CAI issue. Wouldnt you need to adjust your fuel mixture richer when putting a CAI on? That may solve any problem of loss-too lean maybe? Just my 2 cents.
Dammit boy!!! Someone who can use that thing above his shoulders!

Yep, this is what the PCM will adjust for over a period of time. You can also do what I did and install a cooler thermostat to keep the PCM in OPEN LOOP. I did it because my CAI, LT Headers AND SC in performance mode ALL work to lean you out and the cooler thermostat forces open loop for a continuous richer mix...

Oh, and I've known people who've gotten a Magnaflow "Y" well over a year ago.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MPE-10778/
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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I got mine from Summit for about $30 it I remember.....

 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Thanks boys!
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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So I guess a cam's in my future.
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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This has gone a little farther than I expected... The fact of the matter is that I could not tell an improvement on a basically stock truck (with the exception of a SI/SO performance muffler). The truck felt like it lost a little bit of its down low power. I put the stock intake back on, returned the filters, bought window tint and supplies to change the oil. I am happy. Either way with the stock airbox or CAI, I'm still driving a RC Hemi that will move for a full size truck...
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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there ya go, now close this stupid bitch fest . blah blah i am smarter than you BS
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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you could just make one of these if your worried about get enough air.
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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ya if you like sucking in hot engine air
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ramhunter9
there ya go, now close this stupid bitch fest . blah blah i am smarter than you BS

What bitch fest? I thought some very valid questions were asked here...

and as far as Ryan going back to his stock intake, it's prolly a smart move. A CAI is not much good without other mods. The only reason to put in a CAI without opening up the exhaust is to look and sound cool, there isn't any noticeable performance benefit in a CAI alone...
 

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