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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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I am picking up my car tomorrow. I had a torquer v3 put in it. So whats everybody's take on going WOT untuned? Who's done it? Anyone suffered damage by doing this?
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It is highly advised to NOT do a WOT run with the car being untuned and with that cam. I wouldn't even take it over 3000 rpm's until it is tuned right.
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dont do it not worth the risk
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I did quite a few times but not with the Torquer 3.....not saying u should tho..lol
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do it do it! I want to see another how hard is it to rebuild my engine thread!
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Sarcasm, in case you didn't get it DON'T DO IT!
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get a tune,not worth detonating the engine
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Originally Posted by flamingo-flaps
I am picking up my car tomorrow. I had a torquer v3 put in it. So whats everybody's take on going WOT untuned? Who's done it? Anyone suffered damage by doing this?
not me, that would be retarted
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well, being that you have to ask I am sure there is something in the back of your head telling not to do it. just wait and get it tuned and you'll be much better off.
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Get a tune asap and dont take it over 3k RPM its not safe for your engine.
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I had the Torquer V3 and I was an indiot and put her on the dyno untuned. AFR was 17-18.1. No we did not finish the pull.

DONT DO IT.

LTFT maxed on both banks.

Zippin on the flame suit now......
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After many dumb questions on here, Ive come to realize, that chances are if I have to ask to or not to do something, chances are I shouldnt do it.
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that would be correct, no wots until its tuned
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It's stupid.. make sure you change the oil after 50 miles or so to get all the cam bearing material out of your oil before you make any pulls.
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after you get it don't get above 2500 - 3k until you heat cycle the springs a few times as well. but in agreement w/ everyone else, get it tuned first.
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Originally Posted by Camaro396
After many dumb questions on here, Ive come to realize, that chances are if I have to ask to or not to do something, chances are I shouldnt do it.
If my question is too dumb for you then stay out of my thread. No need for that crap.
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Originally Posted by flamingo-flaps
If my question is too dumb for you then stay out of my thread. No need for that crap.
I wasnt saying that towards you, I meant after I myself have asked many dumb questions, Ive pretty much realized If I have to ask to or not to do something, I probably shouldnt do it. I wouldnt take a un tuned motor WOT but thats just me.
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Don't go over ~ 2500 RPMs and no more than like 40% throttle. While I did do heads with mine, I did a mail order tune to get me rolling and even then it still had minor issues. I would do some LIGHT cruising for about 80 miles city driving, resisting the urge to WOT, drop the oil then go right to your tuner/dyno tune shop.
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haha, oops i did it several times over the course of the 4 months I had the car untuned. But as stated don't do it I was just lucky I suppose.
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