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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Okay LPP's and Y pipe are in. Got everything clamped and welded today (no Cat). But I do have a few questions . Im getting some backfiring every now and then mostly when I let off the gas. I checked my spark plugs and wiring (everything is in order).
Car seems to run a pretty rough as well. Would this be because I need a tune? I deleted the ERG and Air also.
Also my emergency break light is on and wont go out (didn't touch the break system at all). Kinda weird,,,
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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The popping is normal when you don't have cats
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Make sure no wires are touching the headers and arcing.
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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you shouldnt need a tune with your mods. it sounds like your 02 sensors are starting to go out on you
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bigj2717
The popping is normal when you don't have cats
Wow didn't know that. So I can expect popping noise each time I let off the acceleration?

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Make sure no wires are touching the headers and arcing.
Okay I'll check my o2 even though I replace the drivers side when installing the headers, I'll check the passenger.

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you shouldnt need a tune with your mods. it sounds like your 02 sensors are starting to go out on you
Even with the AIR and EGR delete I shouldn't get a tune?
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by xxRONNIExx
Wow didn't know that. So I can expect popping noise each time I let off the acceleration?



Okay I'll check my o2 even though I replace the drivers side when installing the headers, I'll check the passenger.



Even with the AIR and EGR delete I shouldn't get a tune?
your A/F ratio should be ok with the headers. all the tune would do is tell the PCM to not throw codes for the air/egr not working. a tune will help, but its not needed
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