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Old 03-23-2004, 05:46 PM
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Im planning on doing jet hot LT's and their catted Y. Plus installing a LS6 intake. I have a lid on it grannitelli maf, ls1 motor sport lid and a loudmouth do you guys think i should have the car tuned. Not worried about check engine lights being on just looking for most power and drivability. It will probably be a good 6 months before i buy a cam or anything for it. thanks
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find out what your AFR is by dynoing the car and that will tell you if you need a tune!
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You probably gain some power because of the maf and longtubes richening or leaning out the mixture. IMO, a tune isn't really worth it until you go internals unless you can afford it or are trying to set some kind of record. I would wait until you get a cam
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Go with a tune ! A good tune from someone like MTI cost 500 initially then its free for two weeks then from then on its 75 and alot of peopl see a tenth to a tenth and a half with a tune from MTIplus they delete codes if you decide to remove any emissions equipment and if your an A4 youll get even better results.
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thanks for the info guys
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If you have the money, get a tune. You could pick up an extra 10 rwhp or so!
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I would get a tune. I just did the same mods and will be tunning my car in the next couple of days.

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