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Would a bad tune cause the engine to run lean?

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Old 08-13-2005, 10:44 PM
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Would a bad tune cause the engine to run lean?

I am tuned for a cc305 that ran a 250 shot of nitrous. However, I am currently running a gm847 NA. Also, the compression with the 305 was 10.8. Now it is 11.3. I am getting lean codes on both banks off and on. I assume I have pinpointed the problem. If not, just let me know. I recently ordered a tune from madz28, so everything should be fine after I get it.
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Old 08-14-2005, 12:26 AM
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Re: Would a bad tune cause the engine to run lean?

Yes a tune can cause you to run lean or rich just depends. Get some datalogs and you will have a better idea of where you are at and if the problem is in one area or if it is only at certain loads and RPM conditions
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Old 08-14-2005, 12:32 AM
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Re: Would a bad tune cause the engine to run lean?

Then I guess I shouldn't worry about a tune-up until I install the new pcm tune.
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Old 08-14-2005, 02:42 AM
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Re: Would a bad tune cause the engine to run lean?

I don't think it should run lean if it's working in closed loop. Fuel tunning is mostly done on the PE tables and that only affect AFR at WOT.
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Re: Would a bad tune cause the engine to run lean?

Thats the weird thing. If I'm cruising, the light will come on. Then, if I slam the gas into WOT, the light turns back off.
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