Expert: Skip Bollinger - 5/2/2009

Question
SIR,
I HAVE A 93 EAGLE TALON. IN WHICH I HAVE ADDED A COLD AIR INTAKE. THE MOTOR HAS BEEN REBUILT AND THE IS ONLY ABOUT 20,000 MILES ON IT. MY QUESTION IS THAT AFTER I PUT THE COLD AIR INTAKE. THE CAR BOGS ON TAKE OFF AND DOSEN'T SEEM TO PICK UP ON RPM'S VERY FAST. IF I GET ON THE GAS SLOW IT PICKS UP GOOD. BUT IF I JUMP ON THE GAS HARD IT TAKES OFF SLOW. COULD THIS BE CAUSED BY THE MAF SENSOR.

Answer
Paul,
  As noted in my Profile, I'm a Parts Professional, NOT a Tech but will offer these thoughts for you consideration..
  When you change something on a vehicle and it does NOT perform as suggested, you need to put everything back like it was. Then check that the vehicle performs like it did. If it does, then you need to replace one part at a time. This way you can see wherein the problem lies. I don't know if this is possible with a cold air intake system.
  As I stated, I'm no Tech but concur with your idea of the possible cause being the Mass Air Flow sensor but I could also suspect, IF equipped, the Baro Sensor (MAP) (Manifold Absolute Pressure), OR Air Intake Charge Temperature Sensor.
  In closing, make sure you have NO air leaks. That will cause you ALL kinds of problems!
  I know I'm NO professional Tech but I hope this helps you a bit..
Skip