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Old May 30, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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I am getting AR LT Headers w/catted X-pipe in a couple of weeks. I plan on getting a tune also. My question is, when I install the exhaust should I get it tuned right away or would it hurt to drive it a month or so before getting the tune? Car is an '02 Z06 with Blackwing..no other engine mods. Thanks in advance.
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Not going to hurt anything, may throw a few codes. Getting it tuned will get the best performance out of everything though.
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Not going to hurt anything, may throw a few codes. Getting it tuned will get the best performance out of everything though.


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You can wait, but like was mentioned, the tune will really maximize the power gains.
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Originally Posted by dreamscometrue
Not going to hurt anything, may throw a few codes. Getting it tuned will get the best performance out of everything though.
Originally Posted by csexton


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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
You can wait, but like was mentioned, the tune will really maximize the power gains.
Thanks guys When I get them on and tuned, I'll post the #s. Just trying to save a little money installing them myself. Then I'll have to make an appointment to get it tuned and this time of year it may be a few weeks for an opening.
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