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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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i recently installed some slp headers on my 2000 camaro ss but its running too lean..i want to know if i can still race my camaro ss with out tuning it..please help!
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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Depends how lean.. 14:1 is risky. I've seen dyno pulls cut short when the a/f spikes to 14 or 15:1.
You technically should have it tuned after a LT install.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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How do you know its lean? Do you have a wideband? If so, what are the readings?

I agree, if its 14:1 at WOT, then dont run it.. 14:1 at idle/part throttle on the other hand is fine.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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Lean tune due to modifications combined with cold weather intake air is a prescription for disaster. Losing your investment because you were too impatient to tune would be stupid. Once you modify your car you will be lucky if it runs as good as stock without a tune. Why race it knowing it could destroy the engine and that it will not perform anywhere close to its true potential??????
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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Dont take the chance, JUST TUNE IT
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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what other mods do u have? i had just the lid kit and superchips handheld when i put my slp longtubes and had no probs on my 2000 z28. actually ran a little on the rich side. and when i got my FAST 78 intake still had no probs racing or drivingon the street
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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is your CE or SES light on? if so id get it taken care of.
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