Do I have to get a tune?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Apr 30, 2011 | 04:37 PM

Fahrenschnell

Thread Starter

Launching!

iTrader: (1)

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 236

Likes: 2

From: Tampa, FL

Do I have to get a tune?

I recently put a LQ4 in my Chevelle and need to know if I need a tune to safely drive it....or will I hurt the motor if I don't get it tuned. I am running a MAF, IAT, and O2 sensors so shouldn't it tune itself in some respects? I plan on tuning it in the future, but just want to drive it a little until I get the money. Here is what I have.

6.0 shortblock
5.3 heads
MTI R1 cam
LS6 intake, injectors, and rails
Headers

Help me out please.....Thanks

Apr 30, 2011 | 04:56 PM

MUSTANGBRKR02

12 Second Club

iTrader: (91)

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 4,599

Likes: 5

From: Maine

Yes you should get a base tune to ensure the motor.

Apr 30, 2011 | 07:31 PM

robbyredneck

TECH Regular

iTrader: (1)

Joined: Apr 2009

Posts: 403

Likes: 1

From: canandaigua,n.y.

i second the motion.

Apr 30, 2011 | 07:45 PM

RedHotG8

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (1)

Joined: May 2010

Posts: 1,419

Likes: 1

From: Chicagoland

You can drive it without a tune until you have the funds to get it tuned. Just don't drive it too hard or you could damage the motor.

Apr 30, 2011 | 07:56 PM

MUSTANGBRKR02

12 Second Club

iTrader: (91)

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 4,599

Likes: 5

From: Maine

Can you? Yes. should you? No. You put all the money and time getting it together spend the 150 to get a tune that will keep the motor safe.

Apr 30, 2011 | 08:28 PM

Fahrenschnell

Thread Starter

Launching!

iTrader: (1)

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 236

Likes: 2

From: Tampa, FL

Where would I get a $150 tune?

Apr 30, 2011 | 08:39 PM

MUSTANGBRKR02

12 Second Club

iTrader: (91)

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 4,599

Likes: 5

From: Maine

Check Tunedbyfrost.com or other sponsors

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Verdad Gallardo

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Pouria Savadkouei

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Pouria Savadkouei

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Verdad Gallardo

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Verdad Gallardo

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Verdad Gallardo

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Verdad Gallardo

May 4, 2011 | 11:31 PM

lusting4ls1

TECH Apprentice

iTrader: (15)

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 362

Likes: 0

From: al

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUSTANGBRKR02

Check Tunedbyfrost.com or other sponsors

x2! better safe than pissed.lol

May 5, 2011 | 07:59 AM

#10

YellowToy/A

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (1)

Joined: May 2004

Posts: 1,016

Likes: 0

From: Northern WV just south of MD

You can get a wide band O2 and find out what your a/f ratio is. Is it is good then you can drive it.

May 5, 2011 | 03:22 PM

#11

wkdivr

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (8)

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 1,753

Likes: 1

From: I like BoomBoom !!

What PCM are you using? If you're using the one that came with the engine/ wiring harness, then it might be ok. Since you do have a cam, it would best to get a custom tune to get the idle, and part throttle in line. Make sure your fuel pressure is 58-60, the tank is vented properly, and the trans, and rear gear settings are close, it should be ok, but still...........it's best to have it done right, and it'll be trouble free. Unfortunately, a $150 tune isn't going to cut it.