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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 03:31 AM
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Can a bad Tune blown an engine?

How can a bad tune blown an engine please give details
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 03:39 AM
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from what i read here Yes It Can.
don't boost at all if you suspect a bad tune.
is your engine blown already?
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 03:45 AM
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Yes a bad tune can most definitely contribute to a blown engine.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 04:19 AM
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yeah
definitely
things such as AFR where the fuel is too lean can be dangerous and can cause massive kncks...timing off etc etc
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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too much boost , AFR's , too lean , to much timing . It can all contribute to a blown engine . Just depends how bad it is !! It's not a good thing !!
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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Yes, If the tune is causing an incredibly lean situation it can scorch the pistons or cylinder walls and ruin the motor. Also, if the ECU is causing an overboost situation, these two things in combination are one way of many possible ways a tune could blow the motor.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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Yes a bad tune can blow an engine. Pretty much what everyone else is saying. AFR too lean, ignition too advance which will make a lot of knock. It will also cause really high engine temperatures which will cause stuff to melt.

There are a lot of factors in a tune that can damage an engine but these are the main ones.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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I can't believe that someone is asking this? The answer is absolutely!
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 04:58 AM
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I know myself that a tune can blow an engine i just dont know how exact , i need to write a summary in my university everything i can think of about my car , and a question has been asked from me how EXACTLY can a bad tune blow an engine on an evo , i understood that the AFR to lean can blow it , how else? how can bad timeing blow an engine?

thanks guys for everything but help me out with as much more detail as possiable so i can shut everyones mouths with every question they throw at me
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 06:48 AM
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can a bad tune blown an engine?
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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If you have to ask this question, then writing a "college" paper on it may not be a good idea. You should be doing research on this topic, NOT asking an online forum where you have no clue if the information is factual or not. 95% of the people on car forums don't really know what they are talking about and just regurgitate what they heard someone else say if it be true or not.

Choose a subject that you know, or do some research the old fashion way.
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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if your map is too lean, it could definitely blow your motor
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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Head over here:

http://www.efi101.com/
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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Too much timing advance can induce knock which will pit the crown's of your pistons. Will also take a toll on the crank's bearings, rods, etc.
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