Have you noticed a lag in performance? Is your acceleration bad or does it feel slugish? If yes, then, check the MAF. Clean it with some Berryman's Chemtool. Be sparing with the Chemtool. You can use electronics cleaner, but make sure that you don't leave a film. This is what you are trying to remove....
Breather mod, cool, if you can't get a tube to the CAI. I would do the breather mod anyway, simply to reduce the light oil blowback into the CAI. Mine was not bad but it was a concern for me so I did the breather mod and I am under the impression that that was a good move.
You want to make sure your clamps are tight BUT you also want to make sure that you are NOT crushing any of your pipes. The clamps will loosen up in a fresh install because of the fact that all the parts are getting worked in. So don't be alarmed if you find that you are constantly tightening the clamps.
Check vacuum lines as well. Just basically, retrace your steps thru your install and look for kinks.
Rich
