Is it really necessary to reset the ECU because of the short ram setup?Ive heard of people doing this

 

I hate to ask stupid questions but I'm not used to working with newer cars. I am trying to make minor adjustments to my sonata so I have been reading some posts. What is a short ram?

Mike

 

The short ram air intake is a form of aftermarket air intake for automobiles with internal combustion engines.
It basically replaces the OEM air intake with a short metal pipe and a conical air filter inside the engine bay. A significant increase in intake air volume will only occur in an engine where the factory intake piping was restrictive

 

haha thanks so its just an intake. So do you need to reset the ecm when you replace the intake than?

 

You don't have to but the system will "learn" the new air flow quicker if you do. Just disconnect the battery for 30 minutes.

 

Short Ram Intake AKA Hot Air Intake

Disconnecting the battery will force the PCM to relearn idle and the closed loop AF mixtures immediately. It is true that the PCM will learn on it's own but this will take a bit longer. Perhaps 4-5 start-heat cool cycles.