Tune after converter install.

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Jul 1, 2004 | 10:22 AM

HOGGER

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Staging Lane

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From: West Central IL.

Tune after converter install.

I'm having a 3200 stall from Midwest installed today. Will I need a tune afterward? I'm not sure how the PCM will handle it.

Car is otherwise stock besides Headers and a lid.
Thanks.

Jul 1, 2004 | 10:41 AM

heyitsTaJay

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From: DETROIT MUSCLE

i have to start out saying. "in order to get the most out of any new mod a tune can/should be done"
but no, you really dont need a tune after a TC install. mine works just perfect i didnt have anything changed. once you start playing with shift points etc it is pretty much a trial and error basis until you are happy. i lost some mpg but i do alot driving. i would save your money for a tune down the road when you NEED one. do some more mods (ported TB, LT's, cam, intake) and then you will need a tune. you are going to love the TC! make sure you have the biggest cooler imaginable!

J

Jul 1, 2004 | 11:09 AM

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Staging Lane

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Thanks, I didn't know how it would effect shift points and had heard that it may cause the pcm to think the tranny was slipping.

Jul 1, 2004 | 12:08 PM

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it should only make the trans think its slipping if the stall is above a 3500 or so, also depending on the year of the car, 01 and 02's they say are affected the most or easiest. Only suggestion i can say is GO BIGGER before you put it in, if not you will probably regret it later.