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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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Do you need a tune if you get VT stage 1 cams installed.???
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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You need a tune with any new cams installed, whether its stage 1 or 1000.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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lol Stage 1000 I'm interested!
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Yes i needed to get a tune after my stage 2 cams. It runs ok but will run ten times better after a tune
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Yes i needed to get a tune after my stage 2 cams. It runs ok but will run ten times better after a tune
You have a nice set up, what kinda numbers/times are u making?
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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you can get away without a tune for a short time if you have a manual but since you have an auto you will need one to keep from stalling.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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how much does the tune usually cost..??
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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how much does the tune usually cost..??
it's 400-500 depending where you are...
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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dang so thats like 550 for cams 400-500 for tune and plus the install thats prolly around 1500 all together which = no cams for me.....
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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dang so thats like 550 for cams 400-500 for tune and plus the install thats prolly around 1500 all together which = no cams for me.....
1500 for 15-20 rwhp, Thats some expensive hp.



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