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Old 06-05-2007, 12:34 PM
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Default Is a tuner absolutely necessary?

I'm not trying to make any major mods. I'm thinking maybe just a K&N CAI and maybe another exhaust system. Do I need a tuner to make these changes? Will I still see improvement in MPG/HP without a tuner?
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Old 06-05-2007, 12:59 PM
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I'm not trying to make any major mods. I'm thinking maybe just a K&N CAI and maybe another exhaust system. Do I need a tuner to make these changes? Will I still see improvement in MPG/HP without a tuner?
No I guess you don't "need" a tuner but if your already wanting to do a CAI and possibly exhaust a tuner is the basis for almost any other mod you do. Not to mention you can access your computer for codes ect.
You will probably see a small increase in MPG with the CAI.
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Old 06-05-2007, 01:17 PM
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You'll get more mpg with a CAI?

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Old 06-05-2007, 05:27 PM
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Default RE: Is a tuner absolutely necessary?

from what i've read, a CAI that doesn't require a tune, like the K&N, doesn't do much. it allows the same amount of air in so doesn't change anything.

you won't need a tune for the exhaust since it's expelling air. if you decide to get a tune, tell them you changed exhaust because they can custom tune that.
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