engine swap question
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engine swap question Hey everyone , I have a question that didn't come up in a search so I am hoping some of you can assist me.
I am getting ready for my winter project, what I am planning on doing is dropping a 440ci LS7 shortblock into my 05 GTO.
My car is currently fully modded and I currently have a tune on my car now when I drop the new engine in will the car run on that specific tune or will I have to get it re tuned right there in order for it to run? I have HP tuners on order so if need be I can do it but I don't have a wideband.
I am getting ready for my winter project, what I am planning on doing is dropping a 440ci LS7 shortblock into my 05 GTO.
My car is currently fully modded and I currently have a tune on my car now when I drop the new engine in will the car run on that specific tune or will I have to get it re tuned right there in order for it to run? I have HP tuners on order so if need be I can do it but I don't have a wideband.
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Oh its not stock the car is fully modded heads, cam, stall etc. But I just want to be sure that I can get to the tuner with the car once I drop in the motor.
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My advice is definitely dont drive the car.. Im sure you would hate to see your new motor break or detonate 
.. I say tow it and then maybe your tuner can put a modded LS7 tune in it to start it and that away it will run but it prob will be super lean.
.. I say tow it and then maybe your tuner can put a modded LS7 tune in it to start it and that away it will run but it prob will be super lean. Thread Starter
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Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it.
