I just ordered a MAC intake!

[coolchris]

i ordered a MAC intake today for my 96 v8. i ordered straight from the MAC company, their website is www.macperformance.com . i just called the 800 number and told them what i wanted. i should be recieving it in the mail in a few days, it shouldnt take too long because temecula is not far from here. the cost straight from MAC was 139.50 + shipping and tax (the lady didnt give me the total costs with everything and i forgot to ask ). ill tell you all how it goes after i install it!

oh and should i reset my computer after i install it? just take off the negative cable for at least 10 minutes then put it back and drive around a little bit... right?

 

[BetchaCantRide]

No, don't drive around at all after resetting the ECU. Let the vehicle idle for about 5 mins (do NOT push the gas), then turn it off. If you push the gas while the ECU is 'learning' the new air/fuel maps, it will trick it into thinking something abnormal is happening, and it will try to compensate for it.

 

[coolchris]

alright... so i disconnect the NAGATIVE wire right? then leave it disconnectes for like 10 minutes? then let it idle for 5... then what?

 

[BetchaCantRide]

Doesn't matter which wire, as long as the current from the battery is killed. Actually if you can find the fuse for the ECU, just pull it - same effect without losing the clock and radio settings. Otherwise might as well do the negative. Let ecu lose memory (10-15 mins), reconnect battery, start and let idle till truck reaches normal operating temp usually about 5-10 mins, turn off truck, done. Now drive away and check out new intake!

 

[coolchris]

alright, sweet. thanks a lot for the info, ill let you all know how it goes once i get it in the mail (didnt come today )

 

[Heath]

Will you post some pics of it too please??? I also have a 96 V8 and want to get an intake sooner or later...

 

[coolchris]

well i dont have a digital camera, but i have a scanner so i suppose i could take some pics of my car and mods and scan them. where is a good **free** place to host pictures online? ill prolly be regestering as an elite explorer sometime soon so it wont be a problem then.

 

[coolchris]

alright, i finally got the intake today in the mail. all parts were there and everythig looked good so i installed it. installation took about 30 mins, but i was taking my time making sure everything was done right. it could be done in like 15-20 mins if you were in a hurry for some reason. some instructions came with the intake and covered everything you needed to do except for let it idle for 5-10 mins. well once it had been idling for about 10 mins, i got in and took her for a spin. WOW! the sound alone was worth the money... it sounds AWSOME!! at full throttle, it sounds really mean, 100 times better than before. and of course I did notice better throttle response and a definate increase in overall performance. not to mention it looks awsome in the engine too.

if you are thinking about getting this intake... DO IT. i would recomend this intake to anyone!

once i get my hands on a camera then ill take some pics.. but if you havent already seen it, lowdpipes has a pic of his in his sig. heres the link: http://131.123.8.40/orion/src/sd1/s/2904/BLACKBOX-MAC.JPG

 

[BetchaCantRide]

Awesome! Now i want one LOL

congrats on the mod!