Help on new CAI install

KaotikGT · March 25th, 2009, 03:11 PM

ok i just picked up the WMS intake, says no tune required, i know i seen a thread about the TB messing with the mass air sensor on here one time. just put it on yesterday and i'm getting a engine light and a wrench light on the dash, guess this means this is a needs a tune light? i disconnected the neg. on the battery and the lights went away, reved up fine backed up fine but when i put in in 1st both lights came on, now it wont rev past 3500 in 1st and 3800 or 4000 in 2nd. any help out there?

2006GTARPD3 · March 25th, 2009, 03:16 PM

Sounds like your running lean and need a tune. I suggest putting it back to stock until u get one.

07 STROKER · March 25th, 2009, 03:21 PM

is your MAF reconnected?

KaotikGT · March 25th, 2009, 03:24 PM

yeah thing i don't like about it is you've got to cut and splice the wires to the plug all the wires seemed connected,

AnimalCrackers · March 25th, 2009, 03:44 PM

you're cutting and splicing your MAF wires!?!?!

Save yourself time, money, and tears, get a full CAI like JLT, Steeda, or C&L, get the tune for it. It'll be straight plug and go. If you're splicing wires for an intake install, there's something seriously wrong with that kit.

KaotikGT · March 25th, 2009, 03:50 PM

dude i'm not asking for your opioin on a CAI i'm asking for help with this intake, if anyone else has it on here and what they did not your 2 cents about what intake you think is better

07 STROKER · March 25th, 2009, 03:52 PM

I dont believe anyone here has that kit. I do remember reading about it a while back. Is it possible you have your wires crossed?

KaotikGT · March 25th, 2009, 04:07 PM

no i made sure i didn't, measure twice cut once, kinda thing what does the wrench mean?

kotten148 · March 25th, 2009, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by KaotikGT

dude i'm not asking for your opioin on a CAI i'm asking for help with this intake, if anyone else has it on here and what they did not your 2 cents about what intake you think is better

whats your deal?

KaotikGT · March 25th, 2009, 04:14 PM

you're right i guess he didn't understand what i was asking, i wanted to know if anyone thought i needed a tune or if they might know what was going on, and he thought i wanted to know what CAI he liked,

06GTMustang89 · March 25th, 2009, 04:16 PM

yes you need a tune for that intake...ive always wondered about the WMS intake got an pics?

KaotikGT · March 25th, 2009, 04:30 PM

Yeah i'll pull the car in the garage in a hour or two and get some pics imo its the way ford should have done it in the first place makes more sence to have it up front, new intake style and old filter set-up doesn't make sence to me

1FastFox · March 25th, 2009, 04:35 PM

*sense*

What exactly did you have to splice in? Is the factory MAF not plug and play with that intake? and if it comes with a bigger one do the connectors not match? There shouldnt be anything you need to splice with the MAF, it should all be plug and play...

AnimalCrackers · March 25th, 2009, 04:38 PM

No, I understood what you were asking, my point was that yes, you're going to need a tune so why buy a CAI advertised as no-tune required when you can get more proven gains without cutting up a 75$ piece of electronics?

Difference of opinion I suppose, and hindsight is 20/20. The wrench usually means you're going into limp mode which is why you couldn't go above a certain RPM.

2006GTARPD3 · March 25th, 2009, 04:42 PM

^ That would suck.

AnimalCrackers · March 25th, 2009, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance

animals right...you bought a crap kit...take his advice and buy a plug and play intake...even if ur wires are fine..you may have broke the MAF wire because it's fragile (ive done it and have had similar problems)

on a somewhat related note, I have a spare MAF sensor sitting around since my s/c kit had it's own.

silverstang · March 25th, 2009, 04:59 PM

I have heard good power numbers out of that intake, so I wouldn't bash it too much guys. I doubt it can compete with a racer or something of that nature, but its not a bad intake. Very expensive though.

KaotikGT · March 25th, 2009, 05:16 PM

craker i'm sorry i was a little up tight and it's my fault but i didn't go with the normal style intake beacuse i this one makes sense to me i know i'm new here but this isn't my first stang, it's number 7 for me, just the first one that you can't just put a CAI on and ride, the website says it's and no tune required set up so that's what i was going with and it wasn't to expensive, i got it on ebay for half price

AnimalCrackers · March 25th, 2009, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by silverstang

I have heard good power numbers out of that intake, so I wouldn't bash it too much guys. I doubt it can compete with a racer or something of that nature, but its not a bad intake. Very expensive though.

It is a good looking kit, and if their advertised numbers are accurate then it certainly performs well. I'm not so sure you'll gain 20 horses as they claimed with no tuning though (I may be mistaken on if that dyno sheet was with or without tune). My advice would still be to get the most for your money and go for either an upgraded inlet that allows more air and get the tuner, or at least get the tuner for it and maximize what you're gaining from that CAI.

beefmobile · March 25th, 2009, 05:18 PM

March 25th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#1
KaotikGT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roanoke, Va Posts: 221 iTrader: 0 reviews	Help on new CAI install ok i just picked up the WMS intake, says no tune required, i know i seen a thread about the TB messing with the mass air sensor on here one time. just put it on yesterday and i'm getting a engine light and a wrench light on the dash, guess this means this is a needs a tune light? i disconnected the neg. on the battery and the lights went away, reved up fine backed up fine but when i put in in 1st both lights came on, now it wont rev past 3500 in 1st and 3800 or 4000 in 2nd. any help out there? __________________ Cervini's type iv hood, C-series bumper, Pypes mid-muffler exhaust, WMS CAI, 20" chrome wheels, Roush rear spoiler

March 25th, 2009, 03:16 PM	#2
2006GTARPD3 Golf Pencil Kawk Juggler 2006 Mustang GT 509RWHP/450RWT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds like your running lean and need a tune. I suggest putting it back to stock until u get one. __________________ Procharger D-1SC Kit - Pypes O/R H - FRPP Stingers Team Ricer GT Co-Founder

March 25th, 2009, 03:21 PM	#3
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,920 iTrader: 0 reviews	is your MAF reconnected? __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

March 25th, 2009, 03:24 PM	#4
KaotikGT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roanoke, Va Posts: 221 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah thing i don't like about it is you've got to cut and splice the wires to the plug all the wires seemed connected, __________________ Cervini's type iv hood, C-series bumper, Pypes mid-muffler exhaust, WMS CAI, 20" chrome wheels, Roush rear spoiler

March 25th, 2009, 03:44 PM	#5
AnimalCrackers Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 12.6@110 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 0 reviews	you're cutting and splicing your MAF wires!?!?! Save yourself time, money, and tears, get a full CAI like JLT, Steeda, or C&L, get the tune for it. It'll be straight plug and go. If you're splicing wires for an intake install, there's something seriously wrong with that kit. __________________ Professor Crackers

March 25th, 2009, 03:50 PM	#6
KaotikGT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roanoke, Va Posts: 221 iTrader: 0 reviews	dude i'm not asking for your opioin on a CAI i'm asking for help with this intake, if anyone else has it on here and what they did not your 2 cents about what intake you think is better __________________ Cervini's type iv hood, C-series bumper, Pypes mid-muffler exhaust, WMS CAI, 20" chrome wheels, Roush rear spoiler

March 25th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#7
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,920 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont believe anyone here has that kit. I do remember reading about it a while back. Is it possible you have your wires crossed? __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

March 25th, 2009, 04:07 PM	#8
KaotikGT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roanoke, Va Posts: 221 iTrader: 0 reviews	no i made sure i didn't, measure twice cut once, kinda thing what does the wrench mean? __________________ Cervini's type iv hood, C-series bumper, Pypes mid-muffler exhaust, WMS CAI, 20" chrome wheels, Roush rear spoiler

March 25th, 2009, 04:14 PM	#10
KaotikGT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roanoke, Va Posts: 221 iTrader: 0 reviews	you're right i guess he didn't understand what i was asking, i wanted to know if anyone thought i needed a tune or if they might know what was going on, and he thought i wanted to know what CAI he liked, __________________ Cervini's type iv hood, C-series bumper, Pypes mid-muffler exhaust, WMS CAI, 20" chrome wheels, Roush rear spoiler

March 25th, 2009, 04:16 PM	#11
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes you need a tune for that intake...ive always wondered about the WMS intake got an pics? __________________ JLT CAI: KOOKS LT's: Comp NSR II's: 4.56's: TR6060: Steeda LCA, UCA: QA1's: Roush rear springs...see garage for more.

March 25th, 2009, 04:30 PM	#12
KaotikGT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roanoke, Va Posts: 221 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah i'll pull the car in the garage in a hour or two and get some pics imo its the way ford should have done it in the first place makes more sence to have it up front, new intake style and old filter set-up doesn't make sence to me __________________ Cervini's type iv hood, C-series bumper, Pypes mid-muffler exhaust, WMS CAI, 20" chrome wheels, Roush rear spoiler

March 25th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#13
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,434 iTrader: 4 reviews	sense What exactly did you have to splice in? Is the factory MAF not plug and play with that intake? and if it comes with a bigger one do the connectors not match? There shouldnt be anything you need to splice with the MAF, it should all be plug and play... __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/17/12):““Critics search for ages for the wrong word, which, to give them credit, they eventually find.” ‐‐Peter Ustinov

March 25th, 2009, 04:38 PM	#14
AnimalCrackers Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 12.6@110 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 0 reviews	No, I understood what you were asking, my point was that yes, you're going to need a tune so why buy a CAI advertised as no-tune required when you can get more proven gains without cutting up a 75$ piece of electronics? Difference of opinion I suppose, and hindsight is 20/20. The wrench usually means you're going into limp mode which is why you couldn't go above a certain RPM. __________________ Professor Crackers

March 25th, 2009, 04:42 PM	#15
2006GTARPD3 Golf Pencil Kawk Juggler 2006 Mustang GT 509RWHP/450RWT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ That would suck. __________________ Procharger D-1SC Kit - Pypes O/R H - FRPP Stingers Team Ricer GT Co-Founder

March 25th, 2009, 04:59 PM	#17
silverstang Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,821 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have heard good power numbers out of that intake, so I wouldn't bash it too much guys. I doubt it can compete with a racer or something of that nature, but its not a bad intake. Very expensive though. __________________ Bassani Crew Member #3

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March 25th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#18
KaotikGT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roanoke, Va Posts: 221 iTrader: 0 reviews	craker i'm sorry i was a little up tight and it's my fault but i didn't go with the normal style intake beacuse i this one makes sense to me i know i'm new here but this isn't my first stang, it's number 7 for me, just the first one that you can't just put a CAI on and ride, the website says it's and no tune required set up so that's what i was going with and it wasn't to expensive, i got it on ebay for half price __________________ Cervini's type iv hood, C-series bumper, Pypes mid-muffler exhaust, WMS CAI, 20" chrome wheels, Roush rear spoiler

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