My 96 GT runs like $h!t

[svtmesoon]

I cleaned the K&N about 2 months ago, and it lost power. I figured I put too much oil on it. I recleaned it and went lighter on the oil, and it was the same. They(K&N)say that it will run better when the filter is a little dirty, they say "let the dirt work for you". This makes no sense to me, I always thought that more air=more horse power. Anyway, I thought by now that it would be "dirty" enough to regain my lost power, but no. It really seems like I lost 20 to 30 HP. When I used to powerbrake it, the car instantly was up in the high revs, now, the tires begin turning slowly, and it takes 4 or 5 seconds to rev up. It is slower in every aspect than it was before the "clean". I've checked for blockage, leaves, other. Everything seems alright, but it's not.
Anybody have a clue what's up with my car?

Thanks, Ric

 

[GR8WHITE]

You may want to clean the electronics of the MAF off. If you got too much oil in the filter, then it was probably sucked into the MAF as well.

 

[sohowcome]

Can he clean the little module part out too??

 

[Blackgeetee]

Could be just as simple as needing a basic tune up.

Might want to try resetting the computer too by disconnecting the negative battery terminal.

Good luck!

 

[Performer5Oh]

Originally posted by Blackgeetee
Could be just as simple as needing a basic tune up.

Might want to try resetting the computer too by disconnecting the negative battery terminal.

Good luck!

yeah, what he said :lol:

does that work on the fox-bodys too? or just the newer SN95's?

 

[Blackgeetee]

Originally posted by Performer5Oh

does that work on the fox-bodys too? or just the newer SN95's?

Any car with a computer can be reset. The older computers seem to take a little longer to reset, so it may run rough for a few days, but then it will be fine.

Remember, always start with the simplest things first.

 

[Performer5Oh]

Originally posted by Blackgeetee


Any car with a computer can be reset. The older computers seem to take a little longer to reset, so it may run rough for a few days, but then it will be fine.

Remember, always start with the simplest things first.

Thanks!

 

[Blown306]

Yup...clean the MAF and reset the computer. If you over oiled the filter I can almost guarantee the MAF sensors are covered with it. To speed things up resetting the PCM, cycle the key to run for a few seconds and press the brake. This will help discharge everything instead of waiting.

The car will probably run rough for a little while, usually a 20min drive is all it takes for the EEC to re-learn the adaptive controls.

You can also reset the computer by pulling the fuse in the power distribution box under the hood...luck.