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Mar 23, 2006 | 07:39 PM

stangnightmare

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tune?

i just ordered pacesetter lt's and tsp ory. i already have a LM catback. i'm wondering if i'm going to need a a/f tune after i install them. i've heard it makes your car run a little rich.

Mar 23, 2006 | 07:45 PM

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You can get away without a tune if you're just running bolt-ons. Granted a tune will net you at least another 10hp if done right...but it's not required. You should look into EFI Live if you have patience and access to a laptop. Might as well learn how to do it yourself for the same price someone else will charge you to do it.

Mar 23, 2006 | 07:48 PM

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Yes, I agree, you'll learn and save money.

Mar 24, 2006 | 02:15 PM

john shea

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From: hazelwood,Mo.

Yes you need a tune to see any gains.

Mar 24, 2006 | 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by john shea

Yes you need a tune to see any gains.

No, not exactly. I've done a lot of research on this site and most people have seen a 20 hp and up increase w/o a tune. The most conservative I saw was about 15. Granted, a tune will get you a few more but many people feel it's not worth it it you plan on doing further modification's later.

Mar 24, 2006 | 02:43 PM

RoastEmSS

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im not gettin a tune till i get a cam, and my car runs mean without a tune the way it is, it learns to not a run so rich after like 10 drives from what I hear.

Mar 24, 2006 | 06:44 PM

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I am still running stock manifolds, stock cats, 3" y-pipe and LM1, as well as the mods in sig, I only put down 311rwhp and 326rwtq, after the tune I when up to 334rwhp and 354rwtq. Imagine what I could have gained with headers. I would say tune it, I spent about $1500 and only picked up 20rwhp, then I tuned it and picked up 23rwhp and 28rwhp...my best mod by far and only 400 bucks.