Need tune after header install?

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Jul 4, 2006 | 04:50 PM

pascoz28

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Need tune after header install?

I've got a 96 Z28 M6 with stock internals, Borla cat-back (love it), LPE CAI, March underdrive pulley, 3.73's, blah, blah, blah.

I'm going to install a set of headers/ORY (probably Jet Hot or Pacesetter from what I've read on this forum). I'm using the near-worthless Hypertech III now (don't laugh...came with the car...hehehe) and this item will apparently do nothing to tune for the headers. The question is: will I need to get a PCM tune after installing the headers? If so, please shoot me some suggestions...

I did a search but found nothing conclusive to answer the question.

Thanks in advance!

Mike

Jul 4, 2006 | 06:40 PM

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You don't HAVE too but it would help..
You could get a mail order for only 75 bucks if you have a cable to upload it...

Pcmforless, or madz28

Jul 5, 2006 | 03:08 PM

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Id get rid of that Hypertech tune thats in there, and a mail-order/dyno tune..After the header install, of course. JMO

Jul 5, 2006 | 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinZ

Id get rid of that Hypertech tune thats in there, and a mail-order/dyno tune..After the header install, of course. JMO

The mail order tune is probably your best bet.
I don't see a custom or dyno tune helping all that much
for headers. Bolton cars respond very well to mail order tunes.

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