Running Headers on Protuned Stg 2
05-02-2011, 11:05 AM
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Running Headers on Protuned Stg 2
I know max benefits will only come with another tune but I have read that it raises your AFR's and with equal lengths it definitely needs a tune, any input on this? I just wanna know if its safe running off of my tune right now.
05-02-2011, 12:48 PM
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05-02-2011, 01:32 PM
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+1, my tuner's answer would be the only one that would matter.
You should be okay if you take it easy. I think pre-turbo parts aren't as critical as post-turbo (the latter may cause boost spike).
No first-hand experience, but I did read a post from someone who reported running alot richer after installing an EL header without a tune, so the AFR would go down supposedly, not up.
I did run with an EL header for a bit of time before getting the car retuned, the car didn't blow up.
Also, if you haven't gotten the EL headers yet, do your research carefully. There are pros and cons.
Stan
You should be okay if you take it easy. I think pre-turbo parts aren't as critical as post-turbo (the latter may cause boost spike).
No first-hand experience, but I did read a post from someone who reported running alot richer after installing an EL header without a tune, so the AFR would go down supposedly, not up.
I did run with an EL header for a bit of time before getting the car retuned, the car didn't blow up.
Also, if you haven't gotten the EL headers yet, do your research carefully. There are pros and cons.
Stan
05-02-2011, 08:34 PM
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That's exact what I'm trying to do haha. Thanks for the info. I'll pm ed
+1, my tuner's answer would be the only one that would matter.
You should be okay if you take it easy. I think pre-turbo parts aren't as critical as post-turbo (the latter may cause boost spike).
No first-hand experience, but I did read a post from someone who reported running alot richer after installing an EL header without a tune, so the AFR would go down supposedly, not up.
I did run with an EL header for a bit of time before getting the car retuned, the car didn't blow up.
Also, if you haven't gotten the EL headers yet, do your research carefully. There are pros and cons.
Stan
You should be okay if you take it easy. I think pre-turbo parts aren't as critical as post-turbo (the latter may cause boost spike).
No first-hand experience, but I did read a post from someone who reported running alot richer after installing an EL header without a tune, so the AFR would go down supposedly, not up.
I did run with an EL header for a bit of time before getting the car retuned, the car didn't blow up.
Also, if you haven't gotten the EL headers yet, do your research carefully. There are pros and cons.
Stan
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