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Old May 18, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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Getting ready to get new C6, only mods initially are going to be CAI, LG Headers, B&Bs. Do I need a tune to prevent throwing a code? Or just a tune to safely maximize available power? Sorry if wrong forum.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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i have the same mods you have...no tune yet...Im beginning to get intermittent code ...P0430...I have the dynatech w/ cats...I can clear it but it keeps coming back.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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I'm thinking of going to LPE for a tune regardless, at a minimum to maximize HP/TQ, so no running issues then, just a code?
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Old May 19, 2006 | 12:57 AM
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just a note if you do long tubes lpe wont tune it....tried. if you move cats you got the "fever"!!!
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Old May 19, 2006 | 04:05 AM
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I had Kooks LTs with HF Cats on my car for about a month iwith no issues. Then it started throwing codes for low cat efficiency. I reset them several times but they would come back. So I went to 21st Century Musclecars and got a tune.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 04:13 AM
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I have the LG's with Bullets - the LG's were JetHot coated and I never threw a code.

BTW - if you are doing the B&B Bullets ... it is extreeeeemly loud


I'd get the tuning just for the extra ponies you see anyway.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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i have the same mods you have...no tune yet...Im beginning to get intermittent code ...P0430...I have the dynatech w/ cats...I can clear it but it keeps coming back.
If you have the high flow cats you may want to check with Dynatech and see if you got bad extension for the 02 sensors. My C6 A4 was doing the same thing, finally I called Dynatech and they said they received some bad extensions from a vendor. They sent me new ones and i have throwed a code since.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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I'll have to call LPE to understand why they won't touch a car with LT's? Yeah, I plan on hi flow cats, in fact I think I saw B&B offered an X-Pipe with them.

As for loud, when my ears bleed, were almost getting loud enough

Also, does anyone know, can you uncap the LG tubes?

If someone has a soundbite I could listen to with LT's and B&B Bullets, I'd love to hear it.
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Originally Posted by Y GO SLOW
I'll have to call LPE to understand why they won't touch a car with LT's? Yeah, I plan on hi flow cats, in fact I think I saw B&B offered an X-Pipe with them.

As for loud, when my ears bleed, were almost getting loud enough

Also, does anyone know, can you uncap the LG tubes?

If someone has a soundbite I could listen to with LT's and B&B Bullets, I'd love to hear it.
I was told if I showed up with a Vette that already had LT's, they would tune it. They just wont install and tune due to emissions legality.
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Old May 20, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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Video of Bullets and SUpermaxx hEaders...

TURN UP YOUR SPEAKERS!!!


http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...24274FB2976489
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I love the way bullets sound! I cant wait to get them.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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I couldn't get the link to load for some reason, not sure if there's another option you can post to hear it. Really want to.
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Does the screen come up at all?
Just click on the big play button in the middle..
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Old May 22, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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Yeah, probably just my PC, won't work for some reason.
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This link should still work

http://www.clipshack.com/Clip.aspx?key=9243EFF0DC38DEAF

It's LG long tubes with Bullets.
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Originally Posted by VetVetter
I have the LG's with Bullets - the LG's were JetHot coated and I never threw a code.

BTW - if you are doing the B&B Bullets ... it is extreeeeemly loud


I'd get the tuning just for the extra ponies you see anyway.
Ceramic coating on my LG's and no CEL!
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Old May 22, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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I have Dynatechs and Bullets No JET HOT coating and well no CEL!!
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Old May 22, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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All I have to say is.......



That's incredible sounding!

Can you uncap the LG Headers?

Dumb question, what's CEL?

Thanks Guys, SOLD
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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CEl=Ahhhh ...$SSSSHHHIT!....Check engine light
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Old May 22, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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Yes B&B Bullet's...... They are cool
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