Installed Open Element...One Question Though...
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****...I just installed mine. I ripped off the poopy stock set up and put mine on, without disconnecting anything. Maybe it could throw off your computer or something but mine is running fine. Same with my friends...he ripped his off too. (knock on wood)
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89 Rs Camaro 305 TBI
Custom Performance Chip
Open Air Element
80 Series FlowMaster Muffler 2.5 inch Cat Back
BFG 235/60r15 Apperance: Black gray pinstripe. Black interior with Gray center piece in seat. Blue Gauge lights and 2 Blue neons under dash Board.
90 Iroc Checkerd Tail lights
Iroc Foglights
System: Pioneer 5200 Head unit Polk 3 ways up front and in the back. Kenwood 300 watt amp pumpin a 8inch JBL GT
"So many engines, so little time"
www.rit.edu/~cjp8408
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From: Tomball, TX
Car: 89 TTA
Engine: Turbo 3.8
Transmission: 200R4
I think it's to let the computer adjust to the new air coming in (fuel/air mixture). I think it will adjust by itself in about a week though even if you don't disconnect it.
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It's just a good rule of thumb to reset the ecm after you do something performance related. This way the ecm resets to it's stock variables and relearns what the new engine wants. You don't need to do it but it is just a good idea.
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, Jon (350 TBI!)
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, Jon (350 TBI!)
91 Red My website
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it resets the integrator numbers in your ecu. they are what correct rich/lean conditions.
if you want to know more about that. go to the dyi chip board.
or check out the best damn garage on the internet. sorry lost the addy for it, youll have to do a search in the boards for it.
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Open Element Tech Article
ENGINE SPECS:
Stock Rating: 170bhp & 255ft-lbs
305 TBI,Open Element,K&N 14x3,Hypertech Stage I,454 GM TBI
Now Rating: A Little More
STEREO SPECS:
JVC Kalmeleon kdlx3,Infinity Kappa 2way 6x9's,PPI 4x6 Coaxials,PPI PC2400 AMP @ 2ohm
DEI Studio 12" 4ohm DVC,Custom Box:Exactly 1 Cubic Foot
if you want to know more about that. go to the dyi chip board.
or check out the best damn garage on the internet. sorry lost the addy for it, youll have to do a search in the boards for it.------------------
Dale Earnhardt, #3 has crossed the finish line with a victory.
IM: snflupigus | ICQ: 96787192
Snflupigus.com
Open Element Tech Article
ENGINE SPECS:
Stock Rating: 170bhp & 255ft-lbs
305 TBI,Open Element,K&N 14x3,Hypertech Stage I,454 GM TBI
Now Rating: A Little More
STEREO SPECS:
JVC Kalmeleon kdlx3,Infinity Kappa 2way 6x9's,PPI 4x6 Coaxials,PPI PC2400 AMP @ 2ohm
DEI Studio 12" 4ohm DVC,Custom Box:Exactly 1 Cubic Foot
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