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Old 07-05-2007, 11:03 AM
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it seems like there isnt really a difference in power? do i need a tune to complete the job or what? i was also wondering if it is ok to spray after my install. the car doesnt really seem to be running rich or anything. i put pacestter log tubes on and the tsp true dual x pipe setup with no cats. btw it sounds awesome! let me know what you guys think.
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it seems like there isnt really a difference in power? do i need a tune to complete the job or what? i was also wondering if it is ok to spray after my install. the car doesnt really seem to be running rich or anything. i put pacestter log tubes on and the tsp true dual x pipe setup with no cats. btw it sounds awesome! let me know what you guys think.
I think a tune would definitely wake it up a bit.
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thats what i was thinking specially since i am spraying.
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If you could compare the feeling of your car from a 60 punch, manifolds vs lt's i think you would feel it, up top is where the gains are.
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To go to a dual setup with !cats you def need a tune to correct your a/f, it makes a big difference
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so with no cats i would be running rich you think?
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My car was running a little rich after my longtube install. Even before a tune the car felt noticeably stronger though. Every car is different, get yourself a tune and see where you stand afterwards.
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do you guys think it would be worth getting a tune on a car LT's, ORY, Intake and Exhaust?
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You definatly need a tune to get the headers to take advantage of the added exhaust flow.

If you don't have a dyno tuner near you, the SLP Predator is great because it comes with a tune specifically designed for long tubes on an LS1 F-car.

http://marylandspeed.com/product_inf...roducts_id=462

Let me know if you have any questions.
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u need a tune. i thought the same thing when i put mine on but it really cleaned it up after i did the tune. its hard to tell that much of a diff on the butt o meter but racing a buddy of mines car before and after was a 2 car length swing so th power is there u just cant feel it.
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so do you guys think it would be ok to spray before i get the tune, i wanted to go to the track tommorro and wont have the loot for a tune till next week.
do you think i would hurt anything?
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why go to the track and waste money there...possibly breaking something with a off tune and spraying...when you just need to adjust the fuel trims??
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My car pulls like a raped ape now w/ AR headers & a Wait4me tune. I'll probably dial it in further with a dyno tune eventually.

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yeah after i drove the car for a couple days, it does need a tune, its definitly running rich.




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