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Old 05-19-2004, 12:55 AM
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Default Does the LS1 hot cam need a tune?
My buddy says it dont but I want to make sure.

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Old 05-19-2004, 01:13 AM
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I have the hot cam and I got a 32hp and 24tq increase over stock and no tune runs great!
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Mine did,picked up 18 HP with a tune and drives almost stockish ie no hot/cold start or stalling problems.
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Just like with any major mod - will the piece run and get gains without tuning? - Yes. Will you take full advantage of the mod without a tune? Probably not.
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These are all M6 cars that don't require a tune, right?

I'd bet the farm that a A4 would probably need one...
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I need a tune, but have been running for a year wthout it.
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i didn't have a tune when i used to run it, m6 car.

would i have picked up some more power? yeah, i just never felt like getting it tuned.
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my MN6 car picked up about 12 rwhp and the same tq with a dyno tune. it was mainly up top. not very necessary IMO performance wise. on an auto, it needs lots of driveability tuning.
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