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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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I just got intakes, test pipes and exhaust on my car and Im going to get it tuned later but im worried im running too lean, I dont want to burn the rings up or damage the motor before I get it tuned. So my question is, do you think my set up is running too lean to drive. I dont have a air/fuel ratio guage but im pretty sure with all the air its not getting enough fuel. Correct me if im worng about all this. or should I get it tuned asap?
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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Without a air-fuel chart who knows.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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finish all your bolts ons first, then get your tune. youll save $ that way
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 06:24 AM
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lol lots of people run with the same bolt ons you do wyatt with no problems. not that i drive the hell out of mine. but i have never had a problem with any of my z's with just bolt ons. not saying a tune won't help but your not throwing a lean cel are you. i think you are fine. running more rich than lean i would think.
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 06:41 AM
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its a hard call. most likely not running lean, but all cars differ. some could be running rich while others with same bolt ons run very lean.

i would take it easy until you get a tune.
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Well my proble is I drive the hell out my car lol
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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You are not FI so just drive the car the way you want to until you get a tune.....you wll be fine.
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