ok, so we all know that your engine needs to be tuned (for the most part) what i'd really like to know is what exactly needs to be tuned.....and how to do it?

 

start with fuel and timing. Get yourself an APEX.

 

yup apex VAFC is the perfect way to start tuning

 

what have u done with your car that requires tunning? for mere i/h/e u don't need any tunning what so ever, so first start off by telling us what u have done and what your plans are for your car

 

actually your wront, with IHE you do need to tune or you can LOSE power,
Anything that changes the car from stock like More airflow Intake, Could cause the car to lean out and the factory maps may not compensate for large exaust, Headers or other boltons,

 

This is correct, so why dont the quesionee tell us what he has got under the hood so far? Help us to better help you

 

are u guyz serious this is the funniest **** i have heard u have to retune your car when u do header/intake and exhuast are u kidding me?? now let say u change the cam profile, or compression ration.i would agree but for header exhaust and intake there is no need whatsoever


Modified by gssr at 1:30 PM 10/1/2005

 

I just know my timings is off.....as for mods, IHE, 150amp alternator, and pulley's..... and that's all i plan on doing....i'm now saving up for an engine swap, i was basically just trying to figure out what tuning would need to be done for the timing, i know my valves are off...so ya...there's that...

 

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I find this pretty rediculous myself. The stock fuel and ignition is fine for those basic bolt-ons.

You may get 5 hp out of tuning a I/H/E setup, but the sheer costs are just retarded unless you have some more mods that would benefit a lot more from the tuning. There is no way the engine will lean out to the point of dangerous with just basic bolt-ons.

 

There is 'tuning', then there is a 'tune up'. I think you need the latter. I have seen a few posts where guys new to the site have confused the two.

 

yes, i believe that may be a mix up, sorry for the confusion