Do full turbo kits require tuning?

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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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Default Do full turbo kits require tuning?

I live in the Bahamas and have no access to a dyno for tuning. I wanted to know if a turbo kit that supplies an upgraded fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator (DRAG generation 3 kit) requires any sort of tuning. I'm trying to find a kit that will give me good power gains but no headaches after installation. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Also, is there any way to tune without a dyno and where can I learn how to do my own tuning? Thanks.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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Default Re: Do full turbo kits require tuning? (bighead06)

drag and rev-hard turbo kits both includes a inline pump and fmu. That should be good for about 7-8lbs of boost without any headaches.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 06:32 PM
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Default Re: Do full turbo kits require tuning? (bighead06)

Running a retail kit with a stock spring (usually 5-7 psi) should be alright. Tuning is key, but is not necessary for such low boost. Of course if you would tune it, you would make more power gains.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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Keep it fat enough you KNOW its fat, and you should be ok, granted you wont get the most out of it.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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Thanks for the input guys. You don't know how much that helped.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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Default Re: Do full turbo kits require tuning? (bighead06)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bighead06 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Also, is there any way to tune without a dyno and where can I learn how to do my own tuning? Thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You can get a Wideband O2 and street tune it
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 07:05 PM
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Default Re: Do full turbo kits require tuning? (bighead06)

My friend made 228whp and 170wtq on a Drag Gen. III turbo kit with his bone stock 99 GSR. This was without tuning on 7 or 8psi.
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