[Z06] New kid needs pro advice
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From: Tulsa Ok
New kid needs pro advice
Got my Z06 a couple of months ago and am cotemplating a Vararam. After installation, do I need to have the engine retuned or change the onboard chip? Besides wheels and shifter I don't plan on any other mods. I have just heard that better air induction minimizes engine wear. Thanks for any help. :seeya
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From: Burleson TX
Re: New kid needs pro advice (parshooter)
The computer and more specifically, the fuel mixture table, will refresh itself after you drive ther car for a while after installing the airbox. No need to do anything but DRIVE! What else could be more fun! Welcome to the forum! BTW - we are all kids here--we just have big toys! :D
Sounds like you have already caught the mod fever disease. Good luck and happy horesepower gains! Whats next? Headers? :smash: :yesnod:
Sounds like you have already caught the mod fever disease. Good luck and happy horesepower gains! Whats next? Headers? :smash: :yesnod:
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Re: New kid needs pro advice (Zen06)
Yeah it reduces engine wear... so does filling the crankcase w/ Crisco! :jester You'll get 10-15 rwhp and the same engine wear.
I call :bs on these being your only mods. Your now sick and it won't stop!
I call :bs on these being your only mods. Your now sick and it won't stop!
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From: Tulsa Ok
Re: New kid needs pro advice (Zen06)
Hey thanks for the info! Man you live in the prettiest part of Texas. We were there at Greenwood Farms last summer with our horses and it's sure gorgeous! :steering:
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Re: New kid needs pro advice (parshooter)
Hey thanks for the info! Man you live in the prettiest part of Texas. We were there at Greenwood Farms last summer with our horses and it's sure gorgeous! :steering:
Have fun on the forum!
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Re: New kid needs pro advice (parshooter)
I have just heard that better air induction minimizes engine wear. Thanks for any help. :seeya [/QUOTE]
Who told you that?? :lol: :rolleyes:
People who don't know shouldn't inform those people who are looking for an education.
Why do people do that? If you don't know the facts don't spread ignorance.
Who told you that?? :lol: :rolleyes:
People who don't know shouldn't inform those people who are looking for an education.
Why do people do that? If you don't know the facts don't spread ignorance.
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From: 2007 Nat'l Corvette Challenge 11.50 index Champ. New Jersey
Re: New kid needs pro advice (parshooter)
I got LS1 edit tuned after the vararam. The tuner said the A/F mixtures were all of by 10%, even after the engine relearn after the Vararam install. It does make a difference. PS,what's your handicap?? I'm a 7.7
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