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Topic: Update on densecharger I installed
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Amherst
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Amherst, WI, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-07-2001 10:12 PM
   
This post relates more to MAF screens and how you should not take them out if you are keeping the stock maf. When I got my densecharger my check engine light came on after about 200 miles. The code was reading rich, which I thought might have to do with the fact that I removed the maf post. I then reset it, and the damn thing came on again. As I mentioned before, my 1/4 time dropped by about 1/2 second. I then went to my hardware store and bought some window screen that was identical to the maf screen. I then installed it between the maf and the denscharger and waa-laaa, no more check engine light. That was about 3,000 miles ago. I still haven't taken it to the track, but I assume that has fixed it seeing that the computer isn't pitching a fit. Just wanted to pass that on seeing it is a popular upgrade.........
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71ragtop
Gearhead Posts: 2459
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-07-2001 11:32 PM
Thanks for the information. I pulled the MAF screen on the Bullitt a good number of miles ago. No check engine light. No hunting idle. No problems to speak of. I know what to watch for though...thanks.------------------
Mike
M&M Member #9
2001 Bullitt #172
Dark Highland Green
"Is that Black Charger following me?"
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 9155
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 09-08-2001 01:19 AM
WTH is a Densecharger?[This message has been edited by Stewart (edited 09-08-2001).]
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Amherst
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Amherst, WI, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-08-2001 10:37 AM
The densecharger is just one of the many cold air induction systems. It is around 95 bucks, and you keep your stock maf with it. The K&N that it comes with goes in the fenderwell, and the plumbing that hooks it all up is pvc. The reason I feel the maf screen is needed with the stock maf is because of the turbulance caused by the two 90 degree turns the air has to make. The screen must keep the air straight. I think ragtop didn't have a problem because the air was already running straight from the filter in the stock setup. Who knows if it makes a big difference or not. I am hoping to get to the track before the snow flies!!
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Stewart
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From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 09-08-2001 06:04 PM
What makes the Densecharger so special versus the other under-bumper cold air induction units available, such as March?Stewart
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Amherst
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Amherst, WI, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-08-2001 08:46 PM
Their spin on the whole thing is the fact that the air cleaner is actually outside of the engine bay inside of the fenderwell, and that it is made of pvc which doesn't conduct heat as well (I guess.) The march kit is more of a ram air type, which I think is cool, but not what I wanted because of the weather up here. March's air filter is in a box inside of the engine compartment. I personally think either system doesn't do much on stock applications, but who knows???? Cars do run better on cooler nights, and if both systems are inducting cooler air than under the hood, it all makes sense to me. Mine was only $95, so no biggie either way.[This message has been edited by Amherst (edited 09-08-2001).]
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 9155
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 09-09-2001 01:38 AM
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Originally posted by Amherst:
March's air filter is in a box inside of the engine compartment. I personally think either system doesn't do much on stock applications, but who knows????
Yeah, I'm familiar with the March type systems. I have a generic one on my '90 GT. I can't tell you how it ran without it, because it was already on the car when I bought it, but I can tell you this, I have really excellent pull in 4th gear at high RPM's! It pulls good enough to hold off a '99 (mighta been a 2000 model) SN-95 'vert with 3 teenagers in it! I pulled on 'em hard when in 4th gear.  Stewart
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71ragtop
Gearhead Posts: 2459
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-09-2001 09:52 AM
*CLAP*
Hey Franz? I heard that you like, flexed some serious 4th gear muscle on some girlie-men the other day?Dats right Hanz! 3 young girlie men tried to take me in a pose down. So I you know, dropped the hammer on em and pulled them hard. they were crying like little girls when I was finished. Oh Franz you make me so proud. *CLAP* Mike
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 9155
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 09-09-2001 01:33 PM
Oh damn...wife asks me why I'm laughing so hard. Well, I can't read her this post without giving her some backround info. So I explain the Saturday Night Live skit...then explain how BG and me were seperated at birth...then explain how the Hans & Franz skit is connected...THEN I read her the post. I expected a roll of her eyes and a shake of her head, but she started laughing! Very cool! It made the post that much more enjoyable to be able to share it with Renee!! Stewart
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cpmaverick
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From: Auburn, AL.
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 09-24-2001 07:14 PM
The screen is an air straightener. It helps the airflow smooth out so it can be more accurately measured. From what I have seen (not specifically Mustangs) they help power because the airflow is in the proper direction after it leaves the screen.
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 2829
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-16-2001 08:31 PM
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Originally posted by cpmaverick:
The screen is an air straightener. ............. screen.
D@#,
I should have invented a air straightner!
I invented a cheese straightener, a
Egg cuber,
and a beer defoamer
D@#, There go the Japanse flying right passed us LOL
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