Cold air kit for Tahoe 2003 5.3 LS7

[v8engine]

I've done some tests on my Tahoe and I discoverd that if I remove the box of air air filter I could also lost 40 HP. The reason is simple: the air/fuel ratio becames too small (there is too much fuel). And that because the mass air flow sensor estimates too much air. Now, someone can tell me what happens when you bolt a cold air kit without tuning the processor? Thank you

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by v8engine

I've done some tests on my Tahoe and I discoverd that if I remove the box of air air filter I could also lost 40 HP. The reason is simple: the air/fuel ratio becames too small (there is too much fuel). And that because the mass air flow sensor estimates too much air. Now, someone can tell me what happens when you bolt a cold air kit without tuning the processor? Thank you

Welcome to your firt post on AF
You post is not quite clear on removing air filter box and could also lost 40 HP.
What kind of test have you done on it.
Lot of different bolt on cold air kits. And some are not even really cold air or forced cold air.
On the maf sensor you are stuck with using it. No way out of it.
But I have saw a few of them that are set up for high performance but they will cost you.
If your tahoe already has the large round cylinder air filter it is going to be hard to improve it for air flow.
Also different engines react different to different mods.
Some help and some do not.
And you may not see much more HP or fuel mileage.
Is the tahoe still under warranty?
Tell us why you are thinking about the air intake and what kind or wanting it to do?
MT

[v8engine]

Hi MT-2500,
I've done a simple test. I run the engine on street without the air filter and without the airbox. During the test I read the lambda signal with Motorscan tool via EOBD. During the test I also measured the power of the engine with the G-TECH PRO. Next time I'll perform the test on the chassis dyno to measure the right power. I saw that the lambda signal was about 0.960 mV with stock configuration and then it changed to a value of 0.985 mV without airbox and without air filter, always at max power. What do you think about it? Hi

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by v8engine

Hi MT-2500,
I've done a simple test. I run the engine on street without the air filter and without the airbox. During the test I read the lambda signal with Motorscan tool via EOBD. During the test I also measured the power of the engine with the G-TECH PRO. Next time I'll perform the test on the chassis dyno to measure the right power. I saw that the lambda signal was about 0.960 mV with stock configuration and then it changed to a value of 0.985 mV without airbox and without air filter, always at max power. What do you think about it? Hi

I am still lost on without air box and filter and the lambda signal.
What sensor are you getting the lambda signal from?
Did you run it with or without MAF sensor?
MT

[v8engine]

Originally Posted by MT-2500

I am still lost on without air box and filter and the lambda signal.
What sensor are you getting the lambda signal from?
Did you run it with or without MAF sensor?
MT

I ran with MAF sensor and I linked Motorscan to the Data Link Connector to read the lamda signal (in mVolt).

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by v8engine

I ran with MAF sensor and I linked Motorscan to the Data Link Connector to read the lamda signal (in mVolt).

Get it on the old dyno and do some testing on it.
But remember the OEM filter and box is set up for forced cold air from grille or fender going down the road. And set up and engineered for normal driving.
On dyno sitting still you will not get any forced air threw it.
Also if you get more air going in you will need to let more air out the exhuast system.
Good luck
MT

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by v8engine

I've done some tests on my Tahoe and I discoverd that if I remove the box of air air filter I could also lost 40 HP. The reason is simple: the air/fuel ratio becames too small (there is too much fuel). And that because the mass air flow sensor estimates too much air. Now, someone can tell me what happens when you bolt a cold air kit without tuning the processor? Thank you

Here is a link to a site that may be of interest. Good reading anyway.
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showth...e+face+results
MT