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Old May 30, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Is there any way possible to install LT headers and not have to get a tune? I will eventually get a tune after I can do a cam swap and a few other things, but I have a broken manifold bolt and want to go ahead and put on LT headers instead of messing with the factory exhaust.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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I just installed LT's and my tune is not set up for them and it runs and drives fine. I am getting a re-tune but I don't think you should have a problem without a tune.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Mine ran like **** for a few days after the long tubes but now it runs fine. I'm still waiting to get a tune.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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Hey are you going to have to customize the exhaust with long tube? I just have shorties but would rather go with long tubes.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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you can run them without a tune and not have a problem...I didnt have a tune for about 2 or 3 months...
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Old May 30, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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You need to modify your y pipe. You can order most long tubes with a new ory tho so it will bolt up any cat back or stock exhaust.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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Order the longtubes with the y pipe from the same company... and it will bolt up to your existing catback... i ran mine for years without a tune.... on longtubes ory and a cut out....
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Old May 30, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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u will be fine, u will just get a light, from the rear o2's
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Old May 31, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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You'll notice alot if you do the tune at the same time.
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Old May 31, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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Had mine on since feb. with no tune and no problems here. Just a check engine light from the missing o2's and a funny smell from the exhaust... lol
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