Help!! C&L and X-Cal2
10-05-2006, 02:05 AM
#1
Help!! C&L and X-Cal2
I just recieved my C & L and X_Cal 2 from alternative auto. Not sure if I did something wrong but with out installing the C & L I decided to reflash to the 89 tune. I just filled my tank up with 89. There was about an 1/8 tank left of 87 in the tank. Anyway it went throught the whole process of reading the stock code then downloaded the 89 tune. Once it was complete I started it up for a test drive. IT RAN LIKE ****. Spitting and sputtering and actually stalled out twice. The check engine light came on the first time I gave it half throttle. Needless to say is it because the tune is looking for more air with the intake or is there something else wrong? I reloaded back to stock and problems went away. Let me know if you have any thoughts before I call Alternative tommorrow.
10-05-2006, 03:47 AM
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RE: Help!! C&L and X-Cal2
I would say that the tune was designed to be run with the intake, since it changes the settings. I am basing this just on basic reasoning and not expirence. The tune alters the computer to expect more air when it doesn't get it, the engine doesn't operate properly. I would install the intake then re-install the tune and see how it works.
10-05-2006, 07:28 AM
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RE: Help!! C&L and X-Cal2
ORIGINAL: chadlet
I just recieved my C & L and X_Cal 2 from alternative auto. Not sure if I did something wrong but with out installing the C & L I decided to reflash to the 89 tune. I just filled my tank up with 89. There was about an 1/8 tank left of 87 in the tank. Anyway it went throught the whole process of reading the stock code then downloaded the 89 tune. Once it was complete I started it up for a test drive. IT RAN LIKE ****. Spitting and sputtering and actually stalled out twice. The check engine light came on the first time I gave it half throttle. Needless to say is it because the tune is looking for more air with the intake or is there something else wrong? I reloaded back to stock and problems went away. Let me know if you have any thoughts before I call Alternative tommorrow.
I just recieved my C & L and X_Cal 2 from alternative auto. Not sure if I did something wrong but with out installing the C & L I decided to reflash to the 89 tune. I just filled my tank up with 89. There was about an 1/8 tank left of 87 in the tank. Anyway it went throught the whole process of reading the stock code then downloaded the 89 tune. Once it was complete I started it up for a test drive. IT RAN LIKE ****. Spitting and sputtering and actually stalled out twice. The check engine light came on the first time I gave it half throttle. Needless to say is it because the tune is looking for more air with the intake or is there something else wrong? I reloaded back to stock and problems went away. Let me know if you have any thoughts before I call Alternative tommorrow.
10-05-2006, 01:09 PM
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RE: Help!! C&L and X-Cal2
Thanks for the help works great once I installed the CAI. Well I got my exhaust today so will be putting that on later. Next I need a LSD with 373 or 410 gears not sure what to go with yet.
10-05-2006, 01:36 PM
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RE: Help!! C&L and X-Cal2
Glad to hear it worked out for you. I also suspected your problem was due to the CAI not being installed at the same time. Now you get to enjoy how much better your car runs with a tune/CAI. 
10-05-2006, 05:57 PM
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RE: Help!! C&L and X-Cal2
ORIGINAL: chadlet
Thanks for the help works great once I installed the CAI. Well I got my exhaust today so will be putting that on later. Next I need a LSD with 373 or 410 gears not sure what to go with yet.
Thanks for the help works great once I installed the CAI. Well I got my exhaust today so will be putting that on later. Next I need a LSD with 373 or 410 gears not sure what to go with yet.
cool.... hey, if you can make it you should head over to the track in Ubly next Saturday the 14th... Lidio from Alternative Auto will be there... it's nothing special, just a test and tune day but it's always great to see Lidio run his car!!! Right now the weather looks promising!!! LOL!