2000 Chevy Camaro cold air intake

2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO
111,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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BIGDOLPHIN61
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how does the ECM react to a cold air intake?
Jul 10, 2010 at 1:56 PM
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02REDCAMARO
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By using a cold air intake, the air temp and mass airflow sensor will tell the ECM that a cooler and perhaps a more dense air supply is present. The ECM will compensate to maximize a proper air/fuel ratio, usually by adding more fuel with a longer fuel injector pulse, resulting in more power.
Jul 10, 2010 at 6:11 PM
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