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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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Re-tune???

SO i havent had a tune since about 6 months after i got the car. On the first tune i had the HKS cat back exhaust, and the INJEN intake and teh UICP. Done by AL (dynoFlash) i dynoed at 306whp adn 314tq.

Since then i have added everything in my signature over the last couple of years. Would it be worth to get a retune to include all the other mods?

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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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Yes, I would refine it.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Id get a retune. I heard installing a 02 housing causes you to run lean. Do you have a wideband or anyway to monitor ur afr's?
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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If it was me, I would get it tuned again to get the most performance out of the added parts.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by turbotalawd
Id get a retune. I heard installing a 02 housing causes you to run lean. Do you have a wideband or anyway to monitor ur afr's?
No i dont have a wideband or anything to monitor yet, i was gong to wait till i bought and installed cams at some point down the line before i purchased a wideband.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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yes, i would absolutely get a retune esp with the adding of the 02 housing and better flowing IC piping. could cause you to run lean like someone else mentioned.

contact Cory at Atlantic, Dan is a great tuner and will hook you up. very meticulous and will tune your car safe, and to your liking. gl and pm if you want more details
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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Def need to retune with all the new parts... I'd bet at least 20whp can be made along with smoothing things out quite a bit!
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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definately get a wideband. you are probably running lean now with the 02 housing and upgraded fmic (flowing more air now). additionally you should be able to run considerably more boost (safely on the stock motor) to gain more power. while you could go to a local tuner if there is one near you in my opinion i would go with mellontuning.com. i have remote tuned with them since 08. here are the reasons why:
1)you will actually learn about tuning your car and the reasons for various changes
2) after the tune (you will have the equipment to frequently monitor your car) to insure it is running correctly which anyone who has a modified car knows is crucial.
3) if you have questions or concerns about your tune mellontuning is very prompt at helping out and following up.

these guys are top notch and i would highly recommend. search around an i think you will find the same review...good luck
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 4WS Tuning
Def need to retune with all the new parts... I'd bet at least 20whp can be made along with smoothing things out quite a bit!
yea i was hoping to b at around 320-330, and hoping to be around 340-350 with the additon of CAMS.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by zeus1
definately get a wideband. you are probably running lean now with the 02 housing and upgraded fmic (flowing more air now). additionally you should be able to run considerably more boost (safely on the stock motor) to gain more power. while you could go to a local tuner if there is one near you in my opinion i would go with mellontuning.com. i have remote tuned with them since 08. here are the reasons why:
1)you will actually learn about tuning your car and the reasons for various changes
2) after the tune (you will have the equipment to frequently monitor your car) to insure it is running correctly which anyone who has a modified car knows is crucial.
3) if you have questions or concerns about your tune mellontuning is very prompt at helping out and following up.

these guys are top notch and i would highly recommend. search around an i think you will find the same review...good luck
I have def done my research on them and have it narrowed down to mellon and CBRD in PA.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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I'd get retuned for sure. But do yourself a favor a pick up a wideband. Its important to know whats going on with your car.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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I'd get retuned for sure. But do yourself a favor a pick up a wideband. Its important to know whats going on with your car.
I am actually on Lanceshop right now adn looking at the Innovate Wideband Air/Fuel Gauge DB Red w/LC-1 & O2 sensor or the AEM Analog Wideband Air/Fuel Gauge

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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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or the AEM UEGO Wide Band O2 Gauge
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