new motor build w/mods...computer question.

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Oct 20, 2010 | 09:18 PM

LeonbergerG

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new motor build w/mods...computer question.

How bad is it to run a car wirh mods that has not been tuned??
Motor has an extreme eneregy cam 503/510 lift 224 230 duration.
Dome pistons pretty high compression
Kn cold air intake.
Shorty headers
Hooker muffler
Also have a bottle for it but not sure if I'm sprayin it yet.

Like will it hurt to drive the car at all??

Oct 20, 2010 | 09:20 PM

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It makes absolutely no sense to spend all that money on a build only to potentially cause serious engine damage without tuning it with at LEAST a mail-order tune.

Dome pistons? High compression? Stock tune? YIKES!

Oct 20, 2010 | 09:24 PM

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That's why I asked. Ihavent driven. It but maybe 10 miles just easy drivin. I'm just not sure where to get a tune. Running 110 in it for now .

Oct 20, 2010 | 09:26 PM

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Also will it need bigger injectors or anything else to go with the mods??

Oct 20, 2010 | 09:33 PM

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Before you drive it anymore, pick up a mail-order tune. You can probably get away with stock injectors, but consult with your tuner, whoever it is. Try www.pcmforless.com.

Ideally you'll need to datalog the car and monitor your duty cycle.