I'm a total noob when it comes to tuning, but I went ahead and bought an AEM CAI and the Motordyne 5/16" plenum spacer. I installed both and went to start my engine. It fired up just fine, then started dropping RPMs until it finally died.

I ran through the ECU reset function, but wasn't sure that was working, so I disconnected the battery and pumped the brakes to reset the ECU that way.

I tried it again, and the same thing happened. I'm pretty sure that there aren't any intake leaks, but I can't figure out what the issue is.

Any ideas??

--Rob

 

Check all the connections and disconnect the battery for several hrs.

 

ok, I will...thanks.

I know that the MAF is installed an plugged in, but part of me wonders if I put it in the right way....I'll go check and then I'll leave it unplugged for a while.

Also, the strut tower bar doesn't seem to line up. Did anyone have problems with that?

 

check for air leaks in your plenum.

 

Whats the best way to check for those leaks?

 

reset the ecu. i usually have to repeat it several times before it idles right.

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....osition+sensor

 

Thanks guys. Resetting the ECU helped. I hate to admit this, but the actual problem was I put the MAF in backwards... I guess that makes me a moron, but at least I figured it out.

--Rob

Thanks again for the advice!

 

I have the same spacer and the strut bar fits perfect. I think its your spacer.

 

hey, accidents happen but props for doing it yourself!!!