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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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IMO I would leave it till you spray it, then I would, spend the money and get a STREET TUNE. that is where the most gain will come in.
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by scott5
i have a hypertech on it now, do i need to take that off

PCMforless can take it out, thats what i'm going to do when i get my tune, just let him delete it.
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by SS MPSTR
put the base tune back into your PCM.
do i just plug it back in and set all the stuff to normal or original settings? I hvae no idea about this stuff cause this is what the car came with and i never messed with one before and the directions suck.
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by scott5
do i just plug it back in and set all the stuff to normal or original settings? I hvae no idea about this stuff cause this is what the car came with and i never messed with one before and the directions suck.
It is easy, i'm new to this computer stuff too, i think the directions are easy (step by step), all i did with mine is change the fan temps ON/OFF, but if you feel leory about messen with it & you plan on getting a tune anyways, just leave it be, they can deleat the hypertech for you, no biggie.
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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I think you may have got a little bit of bad info. Only in regards to the Hypertech tuner though. If you either a) ever want to sell the thing, or b) use it for anything whatsoever, you will want to re-program your car back to stock before sending out your PCM or the thing will pretty much be useless except as a link to install programs yourself.

Regardless you probably spent something on that HPP. Do yourself a favor and either sell it or keep it around in the event you need it for different gear ratios later or shift points, tire height etc. If you sell it, it would likely pay for your tune.
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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I wouldn't wait for the spray to tune it.... generally, you optimize the tune for running without the nitrous, and then use external means to tune for nitrous (A/F ratio, ignition timing). A simple mail-order tune will net you 10-15HP on a stock engine... you will probably see more with your mods.
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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thanks for the info guys.. Going to throw all my computer stuff back to stock, finish my true dual installation and get myself a tune from madz28.. Thanks again guys
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