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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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Driving Without Tune?

I searched and had to sift through what was most likely bogus info! Can I install my mods and drive the car still until I get my dyno tune. I do not beat my evo as it is still new with only 2000 miles. Also, if I can be safe driving it untuned what do I set my EBC too. I don't have a boost guage yet until I install the AEM Tru-Boost. Thanks

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Buschur TBE
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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i would make sure the boost gauge is in at least at the same time you do everything else....probably wouldnt mod that early either but im sure lots do....its ok to drive without the tune if you arent ripping on it.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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If you're not changing fuel injectors, or setting the boost more than a few psi over stock, you don't "need" a tune. You should still have a pretty good margin of safety. 21 psi should still be pretty safe as long as you are running 93 octane, but you'll get different answers from different people.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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i installed everything, but the intake before my tune. i didn't drive it that much and when i did i never got on it. i only had them on for about a week or two and once my eflash from jestr came i put my intake on and flashed it.....then felt the power
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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you will be fine. Since your ebc has a gauge on it your fine. Just keep your boost around stock level and your good
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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you should not be going into boost at all with 89 octane gas, otherwise somethings gonna go wrong
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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have same type of question but more related to cam instllation on my ix? do i need to tune right away or can i drive 5 hours after installation to get tuned?
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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have same type of question but more related to cam instllation on my ix? do i need to tune right away or can i drive 5 hours after installation to get tuned?
OT but what cams?
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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OT but what cams?
hoping a set of cosworths.

working out a drug deal at the moment for a set.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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Turn the boost down as low as it goes and STAY OFF THE BOOST. I had to drive 20 miles for a tune after installing a new turbo, fuel pump, cams, cam gears, injectors, and a manual boost controller. No problems.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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just pay 50 and get an eflash...
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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You will be perfectly fine. We drove this car an hour and a half to get tuned. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=220313

He has intake, exhaust, 680cc injectors, 2.3l, lower IC pipe, GSC 272/264 cams, 255 pump, MBC turned all the way out(15psi)

Dont sweat it, just drive it nice and you will be fine.
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