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Shifting Problems after Rebuild and CAI installation

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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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Shifting Problems after Rebuild and CAI installation

Hello,

I just had my 8 rebuilt. I installed AEM CAI and mishimoto radiator too. My car is a 2004 4AT so i had to fit in an extra ATF cooler for the radiator as the mishimoto radiator is for MT.

I am going through the break in period and facing some problems.

If i am gaining gradually the car is fine and shifts a tad bit late but almost unnoticable, But if i floor it, the rpm rises quick but holds at 7k or more for a while . The sound of the CAI is so overbearing at that point that i let go and then push the excilaration again for the car to shift. The car runs fine on shifters.

Any idea/suggestions what the problem might be ?
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:27 AM
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Your saying you cant shift at 7k rpms? or wont shift at 7k rpms due to the sound of the intake?
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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make sure the screens inside of your intake are straight.

If one of them is sideways inside of the intake tube this could be the problem?

G/L
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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Wont shift ... i am on AT remmember
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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Can you shift with the paddles?

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oh wait... I assume "the car runs fine on shifters" means you can paddle it?
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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yah .. the carz fine on paddles .... something to do with the ecu ?
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