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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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mileage went from mid 20,s to teens. just put on 1 3/4" ss headers and cold air intake. No cats air pump code comes on at times. will a tune help and what do i ask for in tune up. mail order tune up . Bob

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Yes a tune will definitely help. I would not drive a car w/headers and no tune... get one ASAP.
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Yes a tune will definitely help. I would not drive a car w/headers and no tune... get one ASAP.
Headers typically richen up the WOT fuel ratio--And in closed loop the computer is constantly adjusting the LTFT's--- What you need done can't be done properly with a mail-order tune--because you have to log the Part Throttle LTFT's and make adjustments--Then adjust the PE or WOT fuel ratio with a wide band 02 sensor---
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I had a buddy have the same problem and a tune helped alot
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All of the Above + change your o2 sensors after the tune. headers are usually the last straw that push them over the edge. Bad o2 = Bad MPG.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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I had 11 mpg until I had one of the O2 sensors replaced and got a tune
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