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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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Hi I have a 1995 del sol vtec (b16a3 motor) with aem short ram intake, aem pulleys, 421 header, catback exhaust (twin loop) is it worth it to get a tune with crome ?
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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Default Re: Worth a tune ? (jit01)
Getting a tune is always worth it. Tune on 92 octane and always run 92 octane and you will make a little power over stock.
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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I use 91 octane right now is that ok ? car seems to run fine with it if I get a tune how much more hp you think I would get ? it costs $65h for tuning.. (street tune)
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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With those mods don't waste the money on a a tune.

91 octane is fine.

Save another $1000 and add a set of camshafts, THEN DYNO tune your setup.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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Ok thanks for your input.

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