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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 12:54 AM
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I am fairly new to the hot rod scene. Not too sure as to what i should do performance wise, and what precuations I should take when doing so.

My first questions is- Is it required to reprogram my computer, or put a chip in, if I do a cold air intake, 75 mm throttle body, 4.10s, shorty headers, x pipe, flowmasters, etc.

I am just going to do some minor bolt ons to open a little power up.I would just really like to make it a little quicker without robbing it of being a good daily driver.
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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the 5.0 section is for tech only, not what mods should I do...gen disc is for that, thank you
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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the car will not require a re-tune, but you will need to recalibrate the speedometer
Old Mar 19, 2011 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mjr46
the 5.0 section is for tech only, not what mods should I do...gen disc is for that, thank you
I ask if I need a chip to do those mods and that isn't a tech question? I believe that would be a question to avoid having a problem. Not trying to be a jerk, but I am not asking what mods I should do, but what precautions I should take when making the mods I listed.
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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no, its not a tech question. its a general advise question. You technically ARE asking if yo should tune the car, which is a mod. But as I posted, those small bolt on changes, wont affect you.

A tech question would be... What is the proper method for finding the center of gravity, and center of gravity height in my car.

or

What are the proper clearances for the intake and exhaust valve when checking PtV.
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