help! 325 running a bit sluggish after K/N Intake

TSteak · 11-07-2011, 09:33 PM

I just installed my k&n cold air intake and it seems that its running a little bit sluggish. Anyone have any idea if I need to reset something to do with the computer so it runs better? I had an Audi TT before and I reset something and the computer " re- taught itself" on the new cone. TIA

mike3000fl · 11-07-2011, 09:43 PM

oil on MAF?

try some MAF cleaner.

E90 87ss · 11-07-2011, 09:45 PM

yup MAF, perhaps its the height/position the maf sits in the intake also. Try going back to stock and see if it solves your problem...

TSteak · 11-07-2011, 09:45 PM

Checked it, dry as a bone! It does not feel as responsive as before when I really get on it as well.

TSteak · 11-07-2011, 09:49 PM

I drove it down the block and back after installing it. Maybe I should give it a couple of days. hm...

Hooy · 11-07-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TSteak

Checked it, dry as a bone! It does not feel as responsive as before when I really get on it as well.

The MAF will look and feel clean. Clean it anyways.

benzo23 · 11-08-2011, 06:43 AM

My car always feels sluggish. Oh yea it's a 325 that's my problem lol

fdriller9 · 11-08-2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

The MAF will look and feel clean. Clean it anyways.

You're not suppose to touch the wire on the maf.

Thats why there is a spray cleaner....so you don't get the wires dirty.

OP, if you felt the maf wires and concluded they are dry, they are not. You put oils from your fingers on it and it is dirtier than before.

Ateam · 11-08-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by benzo23

My car always feels sluggish. Oh yea it's a 325 that's my problem lol

This may be the problem! How responsive can 215hp in 3500 pound car feel! Hope you did it for sound more than anything

Hooy · 11-08-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by *********

You're not suppose to touch the wire on the maf.

Thats why there is a spray cleaner....so you don't get the wires dirty.

OP, if you felt the maf wires and concluded they are dry, they are not. You put oils from your fingers on it and it is dirtier than before.

Ok correction: I ASSUME it feels clean. I didn't actually touch it, lol.

TSteak · 11-08-2011, 04:56 PM

haha yeah I have not touched the MAF sensor, I know better. Now my valves are ticking and as I drive it gets faster ... great. not enough oil pressure? I checked on the dash and its 3/4 full.

cisf0rcalvin · 11-08-2011, 05:35 PM

Also check if your intake pipe is secure. Make sure there's no leaks especially on the bottom side of the pipe at your hose clamp near the engine.

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TSteak " Car Progression, 240sx, Talon, Audi TT, 325I" 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0)	help! 325 running a bit sluggish after K/N Intake I just installed my k&n cold air intake and it seems that its running a little bit sluggish. Anyone have any idea if I need to reset something to do with the computer so it runs better? I had an Audi TT before and I reset something and the computer " re- taught itself" on the new cone. TIA
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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	oil on MAF? try some MAF cleaner.
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E90 87ss Captain 37 Rep 608 Posts Drives: ! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ/Philly iTrader: (1)	yup MAF, perhaps its the height/position the maf sits in the intake also. Try going back to stock and see if it solves your problem...
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TSteak " Car Progression, 240sx, Talon, Audi TT, 325I" 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0)	Checked it, dry as a bone! It does not feel as responsive as before when I really get on it as well.
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TSteak " Car Progression, 240sx, Talon, Audi TT, 325I" 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0)	I drove it down the block and back after installing it. Maybe I should give it a couple of days. hm...
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benzo23 Colonel 74 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: 14 F30 AW MSport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (1)	My car always feels sluggish. Oh yea it's a 325 that's my problem lol
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TSteak " Car Progression, 240sx, Talon, Audi TT, 325I" 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0)	haha yeah I have not touched the MAF sensor, I know better. Now my valves are ticking and as I drive it gets faster ... great. not enough oil pressure? I checked on the dash and its 3/4 full.
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