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nitrorcr1787 · 03-17-2012, 11:06 AM

I will be putting on a K&N Typhoon system this week, followed by a Flowmaster cat back in a couple of weeks. Do I have to do anything to the tune?

Ricky11SS · 03-17-2012, 11:07 AM

Nope
nothing at all

E.T. · 03-17-2012, 11:51 PM

There could probably be a few tweaks made. I had my tune updated when I added a scoop to my CAI, and then again when I added the Vmax TB. Probably nothing major, but maybe a few changes.

CamanLS3 · 03-23-2012, 01:17 AM

A tune will do nothing but help. You don't HAVE to have one, but I really don't see the point of putting parts on a car and not tuning for it. You're changing to an intake that flows a lot more than a stock setup. Your MAF sensor is no longer in the same air path as it was, so its readings are going to be skewed. If you want the most out of your parts, tune for them.

BNRacing · 03-23-2012, 07:23 PM

What he said ^

JANNETTYRACING · 03-24-2012, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrorcr1787

I will be putting on a K&N Typhoon system this week, followed by a Flowmaster cat back in a couple of weeks. Do I have to do anything to the tune?

The K&N Typhoon Reports 10% less Air flow to the engine, this can make the car very lean at full Throttle, and you will see fuel trim numbers in that range.

It also selects Higher timing which can lead to more Knock retard which will learn toward your Low octane Map.

You need a Custom Tune to run correctly with this intake system, Plus all of the other benefits of a custom tune.

I offer Remote Custom Tuning Via SCT X3, Purchase the Tuner and the Custom Tune for Simple bolt ons is FREE.

Ted.

nebchevy · 03-24-2012, 08:35 PM

So will putting on my bbk cai give me the same results ted??

JANNETTYRACING · 03-25-2012, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nebchevy

So will putting on my bbk cai give me the same results ted??

Similar Yes, the Mass Air Flow Reporting Error varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

The Better Kits Report Mass Air Flow Accurately and require less tuning and net better performance with no tune.

You can read my CAI Test Results for comparison, MAF Reporting Error shows up as Fuel Trims.

Keep in mind the Benefits of a Custom Tune Go Way beyond Proper MAF calibration but this is one of the most important Items in the Tune.

Change the Air intake system, and it throws Everything in the tune off.

The MAF Has to report the Actual Air flow in order for the computer to properly control, injectors, Timing, and Transmission Shifting on Auto Cars.

Ted.

03-17-2012, 11:06 AM	#1
nitrorcr1787 Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 213 View My Garage	tuning question I will be putting on a K&N Typhoon system this week, followed by a Flowmaster cat back in a couple of weeks. Do I have to do anything to the tune?

03-17-2012, 11:07 AM	#2
Ricky11SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hidalgo Tx Posts: 249	Nope nothing at all __________________

03-17-2012, 11:51 PM	#3
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 2,555	There could probably be a few tweaks made. I had my tune updated when I added a scoop to my CAI, and then again when I added the Vmax TB. Probably nothing major, but maybe a few changes. __________________ Solo Mach XL with J-Pipes · Cold Air Inductions Intake w/JRE Scoop · Jannetty SCT Tune· Roto-Fab Washer Bottle · Defenderworx Bowties · Vmax Ported TB · LPE 3.70 Gears · Dynatech SuperMAXX Headers · Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace · CFD Pistol Grip TapShifter · GM Strut Tower Brace

03-23-2012, 01:17 AM	#4
CamanLS3 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kyle, Tx Posts: 30	A tune will do nothing but help. You don't HAVE to have one, but I really don't see the point of putting parts on a car and not tuning for it. You're changing to an intake that flows a lot more than a stock setup. Your MAF sensor is no longer in the same air path as it was, so its readings are going to be skewed. If you want the most out of your parts, tune for them. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS

03-23-2012, 07:23 PM	#5
BNRacing Drives: 2010 Cobalt SS, 1972 Nova Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 687	What he said ^ __________________ Dealer for- Trifecta, RevExtreme, Solo Performance, and more!

03-24-2012, 08:35 PM	#7
nebchevy Drives: 2011 2SS SGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Blair Nebraska Posts: 515	So will putting on my bbk cai give me the same results ted??

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