Spectre intake starting problems

**dakcornholio** · 04-21-2011

I have a 2004 gtp comp g with 49k. I just installed a spectre 9"-10" open cone filter right after the MAF sensor on the intake piping. I did not unplug anything during the install. The car now has to crank a lot longer before firing. It also seems to hesitate for a second once it fires up. Once it is going though everything appears to be fine. I do not see any gap in the intake/filter seal. I am not sure if anyone else has had this problem or has any ideas on how to fix it or if it needs to be fixed. Like I said it is not stalling but it just sounds hesitant to start and that is concerning to me. Thanks for the input.

**MoarkatsINmuhtrailer** · 04-21-2011

mine is somewhat hesitant at points, not always though. maybe 2 times outta ten it wont fire right up and i have to recrank it.

**jcmonteman** · 04-21-2011

so, it might be a tightness issue?

**gtpsleeper** · 04-21-2011

mine did the same thing when it was cold out but since its warmed up i dont notice it anymore...

**MoarkatsINmuhtrailer** · 04-21-2011

no its not a tightness issue. its taking in ALOT of air. idk if this helped or not but i unplugged my battery when i put my new one on. so idk maybe try that

**dakcornholio** · 04-21-2011

Okay I will try that, thanks for the help

**matt5112** · 04-21-2011

do you put the key in then wait for the fuel pump to prime then start the car?

**jcmonteman** · 04-21-2011

^^^ this is the problem...i tested it myself...and the battery thing probs couldnt hurt

**QUICKSILVER462** · 04-22-2011

I think the thing to do would be to erase the blocklearn that the car has stored and start from fresh. After installing a more free flowing intake, I would suspect the MAF volume has changed just enough to cause temperment, untill the car "relearns".

**starscream5000** · 04-22-2011

Anytime I undo the negative terminal on the battery and reset everything it will take a bit to get it started the first or second time afterwards, but after that it fires right up. So if you didn't unplug the battery while doing this, then maybe the wires going to the MAF got pulled by accident and it's not connected all the way?

**Durk Diggler** · 04-22-2011

Cleaning your throttle body might help.

**jcmonteman** · 04-22-2011

Originally Posted by Durk Diggler

Cleaning your throttle body might help.

mine was extremely clean, surprised me

**blueguy** · 04-22-2011

^^That.

'04+ cars are notorius for having starting issues with gunked up TB's.

Originally Posted by jcmonteman

mine was extremely clean, surprised me

You don't have a DBW car...so you don't count

**Slowpoke** · 04-22-2011

I think I found the problem.

Originally Posted by dakcornholio

I have a 2004 gtp comp g with 49k. I just installed a spectre 9"-10" open cone filter right after the MAF sensor on the intake piping. I did not unplug anything during the install. The car now has to crank a lot longer before firing. It also seems to hesitate for a second once it fires up. Once it is going though everything appears to be fine. I do not see any gap in the intake/filter seal. I am not sure if anyone else has had this problem or has any ideas on how to fix it or if it needs to be fixed. Like I said it is not stalling but it just sounds hesitant to start and that is concerning to me. Thanks for the input.

**blueguy** · 04-22-2011

Poke, your doing it wrong.

I use a Spectre.

Better than that AEM or K&N crap.

**jcmonteman** · 04-22-2011

i am oblivious as to what DBW stands for

**blueguy** · 04-22-2011

You know...google is your friend guy.

**Slowpoke** · 04-22-2011

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

Poke, your doing it wrong.

I use a Spectre.

Better than that AEM or K&N crap.

I never really read any test reviews on it, but I know allot of people use them.

**starscream5000** · 04-22-2011

There's nothing wrong with Spectre, I use them in my Geo that gets in the mid 60's for MPG, my malibu that gets 35-37 MPG, my GTP, and my supra that spanks the **** out of the GTP.