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dlmartin81 07-04-2010 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 605638)
I bought a can at AutoZone... can't remember what I paid for it, though. I also picked up a can of PB Blaster just cause. :tup:

Nice, I'll have to stop at a PepBoys or AutoZone and check it out. BTW, PB Blaster worked wonders when removing the stock CBE. I used it this past Friday when installing the FI CBE.

dlmartin81 07-06-2010 11:23 AM

I picked up a can of CRC - MAS Cleaner ($7.xx), as recommended by M4A1, at Pepboys today. I don't know if I'll get to cleaning the MAS during the week but hopefully by the weekend.

m4a1mustang 07-06-2010 11:32 AM

It's a quick job, just follow the instructions on the bottle. Shouldn't take you any more than 15 minutes.

nolan1016 07-06-2010 11:39 AM

where are these sensors located? Sorry if its a silly question, but I'm feeling a lack of power down low since I got it as well.

m4a1mustang 07-06-2010 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nolan1016 (Post 608451)
where are these sensors located? Sorry if its a silly question, but I'm feeling a lack of power down low since I got it as well.

Right behind the air boxes.

Be careful... DO NOT touch the sensor with anything but the cleaner. They are easily damaged and expensive to replace.

nolan1016 07-06-2010 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 608455)
Right behind the air boxes.

Be careful... DO NOT touch the sensor with anything but the cleaner. They are easily damaged and expensive to replace.

Thanks, I appreciate the info and the warning.

m4a1mustang 07-06-2010 12:29 PM

Big thing to keep in mind is that this car is not a torque monster to begin with, so it needs revs. Also, I had 23k on my car when I finally got around to cleaning my sensors... so for you guys with less miles (and probably cleaner sensors), don't expect anything huge!

Oh yeah -- disconnect the sensors before you spray them!

GTLAW 07-06-2010 02:06 PM

I have 2010 with from the first 20 miles on the car I have the same issue. Now with 500 miles still the same issue. You can't tell me I have Dirty MAF with 20 miles on the car. Also the car came right off the truck.

m4a1mustang 07-06-2010 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GTLAW (Post 608733)
I have 2010 with from the first 20 miles on the car I have the same issue. Now with 500 miles still the same issue. You can't tell me I have Dirty MAF with 20 miles on the car. Also the car came right off the truck.

I was never telling you that. I only said it helped in my certain situation.

And of course it doesn't change the fact that the Z is a complete dog in the low end to begin with. This car has a puny V6 with pitiful low end punch.

Endgame 07-06-2010 02:37 PM

Puny V6? I disagree; 3.7 liter is not a puny V6. And, I would rather have my 'fun' in the mid range and top end.

This coming from a guy that had a Stang GT to S13 w/SR20DET to RX8 to 370z.

GTLAW 07-06-2010 02:46 PM

I fully Agree! I have owned 06 08 350z DE and HR does not have the same power has 3.7. Car just goes.


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Originally Posted by Endgame (Post 608783)
Puny V6? I disagree; 3.7 liter is not a puny V6. And, I would rather have my 'fun' in the mid range and top end.

This coming from a guy that had a Stang GT to S13 w/SR20DET to RX8 to 370z.


Greed 07-06-2010 02:58 PM

I've had problems w/ acceleration and throttle response from time to time, but it was due to filling the tank w/ gas the car wasn't "happy" with. Once she got a tank full of the good stuff, throttle response and acceleration went back to normal, which is quite speedy and lively. Trouble is, gas stations are like a box of chocolates...

I may be way off base, but, try a different brand of gas and see it helps. I've had great results w/ Sunoco 93. I just wish there were more Sunocos in my neck of the woods.

m4a1mustang 07-06-2010 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame (Post 608783)
Puny V6? I disagree; 3.7 liter is not a puny V6. And, I would rather have my 'fun' in the mid range and top end.

This coming from a guy that had a Stang GT to S13 w/SR20DET to RX8 to 370z.

I admit, puny was an overstatement. :icon18:

I just find the car's behavior below 4,000 RPM to be quite interesting. It has the power to GO, and does initially, but something happens and it stops... then a few seconds later it GOES. I wonder if a tune would take care of it.

roptics 07-07-2010 07:42 PM

Same issue here but it didn't start until around 5k (first oil change at 3700m). It used to be intermittent with the worst area 3 - 4k. Sometimes it is low power but progressive with a kick and other times it is just a complete dog unless I completely step on the throttle and get it to at least 6k or something. With the AC on the just seems like no power at any RPM. The high heat in the NE right now has definitely made it worse. I stay with Shell first and Exxon as my second choice. I'll try the battery disconnect tomorrow.

Robert

DIGItonium 07-07-2010 11:59 PM

I read somewhere the Camaro SS owners have the same issue with the throttle delay up to 3k RPM. Here's a thread:
Throttle Lag - Camaro Forum - 2011 Camaro 2010 Camaro / Camaro Z28 SS Forums - Camaro5.com


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