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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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Question Car idles funny when AC is on???

So my EVO idles kinda funky when I'm using my AC?? Only when I'm at a full stop of course! It jumps from about 200-800 back n forth the needle won't stay still!! And sometimes in sounds like it's about 2 stall! Does any1 kno y this is happening??? Only mods I have r n upgraded ICP n intake can some1 please help wit this issue?? Thanx!
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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what intake? you might need a intake shield
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by linjy2
what intake? you might need a intake shield
Short ram K&N
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by linjy2
what intake? you might need a intake shield
This. The fan can blow on the open element and cause goofy maf readings.
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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This. The fan can blow on the open element and cause goofy maf readings.
So I pretty much need the intake shield??
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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The K&N intake includes a heatshield which also utilizes the stock snorkel, use it.
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