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Old 05-13-2009, 12:27 PM
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I have a 1997 z28 that im going to tune myself. i have jet DST to tune it with but i have never tuned a car before so im a total noob. i want a really safe tune. i will be running 5-7 psi without a intercooler on a stock motor. what kind of timing should i start with and AF? any info you have will help also. thanks
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i will also be using proscan for my data logging.
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Glad to hear that you want to try and tune yourself, but starting on a boosted application is much more risky than NA. Make sure you have a wideband for logging AFR and be very conservative on the timing, Yes you can pop a stock motor with only 5lbs, Believe me, I've seen it....




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