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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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I have a 98 Trans Am M6 car,SLP y-pipe and exhaust is the only thing done to it. Im wantin a lil something more so Im going to order a 4.10 rear, and possible headers. I have been looking around for a programmer and there arent many for the 98's. Whats the deal??
So what should I do, besides a dyno tune, that would help the car out with headers and the gear?? Thanks alot, Nick
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:06 AM
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I would definitely recommend getting a full tuning suite such as EFILive or HP Tuners. Throw a wideband in there and now your all set. The above programs will pay for themselves when you don't have to shell out any money every time you need a new tune.
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I havent seen them before?? What all do they do? Whats a wideband do? Sorry Im pretty new to these things. How much will this run me? Thanks
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Start here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/pcm-diagnostics-tuning/368718-read-me-best-ls1-tuning-software-best-scanner-best-handheld.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/pcm-diagnostics-tuning/287094-read-me-first-tuning-docs-ve-maf-ses-lights-faqs-more-01-31-07-a.html

Best of luck.
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It is going to sound expensive but after a couple of tuning trips you will change your mind.

Plus, you can usually tune a couple of cars and make some money back.
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Originally Posted by 2002_Z28_Six_Speed
It is going to sound expensive but after a couple of tuning trips you will change your mind.
Plus, you can usually tune a couple of cars and make some money back.
Indeed.
Startup costs include a laptop, the tuning suite, and a wideband O2. That is about it, plus any reading material you may pick up along the way.
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