2 questions

[cdavila]

Hey there i am new here and just got a Mineral Grey 05 GT i have 2 questions for you all if i can.

Under the hood by the drivers side head light there is some writing that says [ PDI 6790 12-14-04] it may just be the build date but i was just wondering my second question is that i hve heard these cars have some kind of vapor filter in the airstream by the maf that can be removed for like a 4 hp gain, not much but anything helps, now if i take this out will it set off the check engine light, i was just wondering and thanks this is a good informational site.

 

[Hawgman]

First off welcome abord!

The vapor trap was something that was done for the first few months of production, but was stopped in April of 2005. It's easy enough to check. Just remove your intake tube from the air box and look in the tube. But considering you have a 3 year old car, I would tend to think that if it came with one it probably has already been removed. And no, you won't get a CEL by removing it.

As for the wiring, off the top of my head I don't know. Would have to go look at mine and see if I could tell what you were talking about. And right now I am not conveniently located to the vehicle.

 

[freebass55]

Welcome!

I don't know what the numbers are, either. Just wanted to say welcome...

 

[ZmanM3]

Welcome to the site, no idea what the numbers mean.

 

[don_w]

Welcome to S197Forum.com!!

Hawg is dead on about the vapor trap. I got mine in April 2005, and it didn't come with one. And if you're not sure where to look, this pic might help.

 

[ZmanM3]

Ahh, mine came with one of those annoying things in the inlet tub.

 

[cdavila]

Thanks a bunch guys,i will go look in a little while, i am a little slow right now as i had back surgery on tuesday for a herniated disc L5 S1 and i am in a little discomfort, however teh day before the surgery i ran out and got a Mac axle back and istalled it in the garage.

 

[shawn13]

back surgery for a herniated disc L5 S1

Thats the one they want todo on me... Is it worth the pain???? Welcome aboard hope you get better

 

[cekim]

PDI - Pre Delivery Inspection? It is an acronym I have seen other places...

My 05 has a similar date - november 04 some time if I recall correctly...

 

[cdavila]

Hey Shawn, i had it done because it was a work related injury as well as my left leg was weak and the left thigh was numb due to the herniated disc, it was supposed to be around 1 to 1 1/2 hours but it turned into 2 hour operation due to how much he had to scrape off around the back of the spine.

The pain right now is not too bad with the pain killers, you just have to be very careful not injure the disc before it has a chance to heal, oh and invest in some good stool softners.

 

[SoundGuyDave]

oh and invest in some good stool softners.

I think that's more than we needed to know... Welcome aboard!

 

[shawn13]

think I might stick with the shots in the back for now.

 

[cdavila]

trigger point injections worked for about a week taking the pain away but did nothing for teh numbness in my leg so i had no choice, but good luck with your back.