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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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after installing tbe, need a tune?

If i install a 3'' hks turbo back exhaust with megan o2 housing will i need to get a tune? sorry for the lame question
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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You dont NEED a tune, but you SHOULD get a tune to get full benefits of what you just bought. I would get a few more things before getting it tuned, more bang for your buck.
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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yup you would certainly feel difference!
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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these mods would be pointless without a tune i would add a mbc and tune it you shoudl be good
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Pure EvoIX
You dont NEED a tune, but you SHOULD get a tune to get full benefits of what you just bought. I would get a few more things before getting it tuned, more bang for your buck.
+1. You don't need the tune, but you installed this stuff because you wanted more power. might as well get as much of it as you can and get a tune! besides, your car will thank you for it
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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by the way, did you get the 02 housing for free? i hear HKS was throwing one in when you purchased an exhaust system from them or a certified vendor.
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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dont waste you money for a tune just yet get a couple more parts then tune. MBC for sure intercooler piping bigger intercooler air intake Aps Bov then tune.

After that you can start to look for the real power. Cams, turbo ported parts etc..... list goes on
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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if you got the money, then do it ! Personally, I'd wait till you add a few more mods....
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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The tune should be your last step when you reach the goal you have set for the car as far as modifications. If the TBE is as far as you want to go (which you won't, haha), then get the tune. If more mods are in your future, maybe not the immediate future, drive her easy for the time being, not like you stole her, and compliment all your current and future modifications in the end with an excellent tune (see my signature ).
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Yeah like everyone said, I just started modding and in the process of collecting parts. Don't waste your money on a tune until you have most of the bolt-ons you want i.e. intake, fuel pump, etc. otherwise you'll be paying more money for a tune again later.
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RockmanX
dont waste you money for a tune just yet get a couple more parts then tune. MBC for sure intercooler piping bigger intercooler air intake Aps Bov then tune.

After that you can start to look for the real power. Cams, turbo ported parts etc..... list goes on
he has absolutely no reason to get a different bov or intercooler
your car will be slow as crap with an exhaust and no tune. you need a mbc or an upgraded pill in the boost line to be faster than a stock evo if you put on the tbe. how do i know? ive been in an evo with a tbe and no upgraded boost control and it was slower than my car and i dont have a tbe. so please do yourself a favor and get a tune and some sort of boost control
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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thanks for the much needed replieds....i have a hks intake and hks ssqv bov w/upper piping just chilling waiting to be installed. But I was thinking of just getting a mbc,safc2 and some gauges should do me some good before i tune or should i add a fuel pump, tryin to reach 325bhp? any suggestions

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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Get her tuned, it will feel much better afterwards
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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how many freaking threads are there with this same god damn question...... jesus
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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dont put on the hks ssqv it causes problems with evos. dont waste your money on an safc because the stock ecu can be tuned easily and dont have to worry about unnecessary stuff



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