Do I need to have engine tuned?
Jul 31, 2016 | 04:44 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Do I need to have engine tuned?
Hey Guys! Just wondering if I need to have my engine tuned due to putting on aftermarket axle back mufflers?
Jul 31, 2016 | 05:28 PM
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Aug 1, 2016 | 12:03 PM
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You mean to get the most from the 0-5 HP from the aftermarket mufflers, no. Can a tune optimize a stock motor, potentially.
Aug 1, 2016 | 02:36 PM
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Aug 1, 2016 | 09:06 PM
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with all the others, Cindy. With only that mod, no need for a tune.
Aug 2, 2016 | 10:52 AM
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You have to get the car back before you need to worry about tuning!
Any updates????????????????
Aug 2, 2016 | 03:00 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Bill Curlee
You have to get the car back before you need to worry about tuning!
Any updates????????????????
I know Bill, just was dreaming and wondering when I do finally get it back, if I needed it or not! LOL No, nothing new except supposed to start painting today.....smh. He's as slow as molasses in the freakin dead of winter I tell ya!!!
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Aug 2, 2016 | 06:10 PM
Drifting
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Wait, holy crap, you're the one who had the paint story? IT'S STILL NOT PAINTED?
Aug 2, 2016 | 06:23 PM
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Easy gimp she has been thru alot of **** so far with her car
Aug 2, 2016 | 07:23 PM
Drifting
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Yeah man, I'm mad on OP's behalf.
with all the others, Cindy. With only that mod, no need for a tune.
