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MPREZIV · 2006-06-05, 10:59 AM

Hey! I do appreciate the good word Scott!

I can say for sure that K&N filters do screw up MAF sensors. NOT all the time, but I've prob. seen it about a couple hundred times here. Nissan MAFs are so sensitive tho, you can give them a hard look and fry them! I don't know that subi MAFs are as sensitive, but the K&N has a bad rep around here...

Usually on Nissan cars, if you do end up with problems from a drop in or ram air filter, it turns up pretty quick. Not the 11,xxx miles later you've got on your kit Alex, but again, that COULD be the problem. The way turbo Subis run lean without a reflash, it may be something that's just been a long time coming, and only now have you managed to run a plug lean enough to start causing CELs.

If it does turn out to be plugs, and they won't cover it, lemme know, I can prob. give a hand with replacing them. It's a long drive, but you get professional service!

2006-06-05, 10:59 AM	#13
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Hey! I do appreciate the good word Scott! I can say for sure that K&N filters do screw up MAF sensors. NOT all the time, but I've prob. seen it about a couple hundred times here. Nissan MAFs are so sensitive tho, you can give them a hard look and fry them! I don't know that subi MAFs are as sensitive, but the K&N has a bad rep around here... Usually on Nissan cars, if you do end up with problems from a drop in or ram air filter, it turns up pretty quick. Not the 11,xxx miles later you've got on your kit Alex, but again, that COULD be the problem. The way turbo Subis run lean without a reflash, it may be something that's just been a long time coming, and only now have you managed to run a plug lean enough to start causing CELs. If it does turn out to be plugs, and they won't cover it, lemme know, I can prob. give a hand with replacing them. It's a long drive, but you get professional service! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."