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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 02:57 AM
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A few months ago I bought a package that included my ram air hood and my cai. Since i installed my cai i've had problems with it. Whenever i hit the throttle a little over normal acceleration my car shuts off and then turns on within a sec or two. It also does this when i hit a speed bump or just bump in the road. Any ideas anyone? Took it to the deal and they said it was shutting off due to air bypassing the MAF. I dont think thats possible i've tightened everything.. =/

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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 03:16 AM
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loose wire?
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 03:18 AM
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it's hitting on your starter
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by neilownz
loose wire?
No i've checked everything. Tightened the bracelets and looked over it at least five times. Updated question ^^^
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by StealthV8
it's hitting on your starter
Yep you were right, never noticed the aluminum box rubbing up against it, it was getting pretty bad. Wasn't sure on how to fix it at first. I ended up using a hammer to just bend the area of the box that was hitting the starter. Thanks Stealth.
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I've heard it acouple times over the years now. It seems not one LS4 or CAI intake is made the same.. I have a lot of room between my box and starter and then lots have the same problem as you

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Originally Posted by StealthV8
I've heard it acouple times over the years now. It seems not one LS4 or CAI intake is made the same.. I have a lot of room between my box and starter and then lots have the same problem as you

yea i notice it once i actually looked around the box. I focused my attention to where the MAF and filter were at, didnt think it could of been anything. Before i posted my question i asked the company that i order my box from and they said they never heard of such a problem. SO i turn here and is where i'll be asking my questions now.
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