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sup guys! after installing my AEM CAI, i cant feel the lift anymore when the car reaches 6000rpm..or maybe it's just me, i dont know..pls help confused

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If you are not sure that the VVT-i or the VVT-L works, unplug them and try your car without them. There must be a serious power loss.
Anyway, I don`t think you have any problem with it, just your engine became smoother.

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yeah, i think that is what happened, engine became smoother..thanks man! thumbsup

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hMm...iono about that where the egine became smoother...good idea tho..but our vvtli lift systems kicks hard..if mine were not felt, i would definately dink twice before doing n e ding else with it.=P


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Originally posted by sleepy celica:
hMm...iono about that where the egine became smoother...good idea tho..but our vvtli lift systems kicks hard..if mine were not felt, i would definately dink twice before doing n e ding else with it.=P
Yeah definitely the lift does kick hard...but then again i dont have a CAI so i dont know if the engine would be smoother...lol...

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well, after a week with my AEM installed, i felt the lift again..maybe the ECU was adjusting to the CAI..im not really sure but im just glad the lift is back grin

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Lift is VERY audibly distinct with just a CAI. smile

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