if I put in air filter the engine chokes

1998 NISSAN FRONTIER
180,000 MILES
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UNDERPRO1
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its a 1998 nissan frontier 2wd with 2.4 when you install the air filter the truck goes to choking down put a mass air flow and 2 diff. air filters thanks for any help
Sep 11, 2011 at 5:45 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check to make sure there are no air restrictions in the air duct. Something is stopping the air to the engine.
Sep 11, 2011 at 5:49 PM
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UNDERPRO1
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yea i checked that but as soon as you put the air filter on before you put the housing on it go to strudding. i dont know thanks
Sep 11, 2011 at 6:51 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Do you mean without the air filter, the engine runs smoothly?
Sep 11, 2011 at 11:00 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The change in air flow should be minimal. That is really odd. Are you sure the MAF is getting power?
Sep 12, 2011 at 3:57 AM