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If i install ls6 intake. Do i need to retune?

Old 12-10-2007, 06:09 PM
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Default If i install ls6 intake. Do i need to retune?

I have headers and cat back as well.

If i dont have to pay to get it retuned i'm going to install it soon if not im just going to wait till i put my cam in
Old 12-10-2007, 06:17 PM
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you dont HAVE to, but when you get a few good mods under your belt a tune always helps
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Well i got it tuned when i added the headers....
Old 12-10-2007, 08:00 PM
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I love how i get so many looks and only 1 response
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i wouldnt worry about it for just the ls6 intake.
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i wouldnt worry about it but it never hurts
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My car was detonating above 4000 rpm after the ls6 intake. That's what the tuner said b4 he retuned it.
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mine ran really really rich after i installed mine . . . just get it tuned after you install it, don't wait till something bad happens
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Originally Posted by kingsey
I have headers and cat back as well.

If i dont have to pay to get it retuned i'm going to install it soon if not im just going to wait till i put my cam in
I have installed all my bolt ons and haven't gotten a tune yet, I am trying to wait until a cam install.

It runs a lil funny sometimes but no big deal...
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^^ that is what i am waiting for, i figured why do it now if in a few months i throw in a cam and some heads
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I had a mail tune to get started for my conversion, I had the normal stuff flashed out and some basic tune for a stock engine.. I have since swapped on a LS6 intake and notice not change in normal engine operation and then a PP Throttle Body two month later.. I have not noticed any bad idle or syptoms while driving and don't think I need to get it retuned due to the two changes. But as everyone said, it can't hurt but would be better to get one, so after I do my winter project (headers and maybe a cam) I will get it dyno tuned.
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I think im going to just wait untill i do my cam...thanks for the responses
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Just wait till you get the cam its not worth it right now.


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