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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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If added do you need to program anything or just bolt on and enjoy the ride?

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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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I did mine without tuning and had no problems. I didn't get a tune because I knew I was going to add headers in the near future. I did however disconnect the battery for the duration of the Vararam installation so as to erase the ecm and have it reprogram itself after driving for a while.
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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you forgot a few steps, I added them for you...

and no, with nothing more than an intake a tune really isn't necessary

Originally Posted by john burzee
If added do you need to program anything or just bolt on be dissapointed by fit/finish, remove and replace with a honker and enjoy the ride?

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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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Funny comments above but I will say I am very happy with the performance of the Vararam.
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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sorry, it was a cheap shot but I couldn't resist...
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jbauch357
sorry, it was a cheap shot but I couldn't resist...
Very cheap

No reprogram here, love the gains
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Originally Posted by jbauch357
you forgot a few steps, I added them for you...

and no, with nothing more than an intake a tune really isn't necessary

Did you have a Vararam? Was fit and finish that bad? That's the first I've heard .
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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there are two schools of thought.
Vararam says if it is your only mod, after the install to drive for about 50 miles at various speeds/rpm's above 50 mph.
others suggest a PCM relearn
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