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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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I am in Italy and have no dyno tune capability for a LS1. I want to install headers but am concerned about it. Oh, what to do? I fear I might install and then car runs like crap and I'm stuck.

I want to go with Dynatech Supermaxx system.
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Do you have tuning software and a wideband O2 sensor...?
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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Do you have tuning software and a wideband O2 sensor...?

If you have those two you can do a street tune.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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Nada, zip. What do I need to buy?
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A tune is not needed with LT's. Mine ran fine without a tune and the only issue that I had was with the o2 heating up to quickly or something like that.

I say dont worry about it, it should be fine. If not then maybe get a MAFT.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by big johhny
I am in Italy and have no dyno tune capability for a LS1. I want to install headers but am concerned about it. Oh, what to do? I fear I might install and then car runs like crap and I'm stuck.

I want to go with Dynatech Supermaxx system.

I wouldn't worry about tuning. I ran for about two years untuned....no issues. Only thing you may need are O2 sims if you aren't running cats.

Go for it. If you have any worries.....just keep the stockers so you can swap back if needed. I'm going to bet you won't
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A tune is not required for headers (tho if you can get one it will help maximize the hp you get from them), The car will run,may run rich for a while until the PCM adjusts to the better flowing exhaust, but it will run
I've got my headers on and don't have a way to tune it, and it runs fine (no SES light or any other wierdness), put some o2 sims in the rear o2 connectors, and get some bosch13111s for the front, and you should be good to go
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