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Dfault · 02-07-2014, 10:52 PM

You should get tuned before you install the headers. Whoever tunes your car, tell them to base it off of a previously tuned headers camaro. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE their tune, make sure they only look at the numbers for reference and the things that were disabled. Every car is different and should be tuned according to how YOUR car runs.

2010 CamaroSS · 02-08-2014, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony @ LG Motorsports

Not at all.

Most header kits can go on the car without a tune to start with. Probably will get some sort of SES light but nothing to worry about. Personally I wouldn't go beat the crap out of it before it was tuned...but it should still be safe.

it's stainless works long tube headers. car will be in garage for another 2 months before I even start driving it again, most I would do is start it up. was wondering if I installed them in the garage and then two months later take it out and get it tuned if it'd be alright. thanks for all the help, gonna give it a try.

casper sc/1ss/rs · 02-08-2014, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dfault

You should get tuned before you install the headers. Whoever tunes your car, tell them to base it off of a previously tuned headers camaro. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE their tune, make sure they only look at the numbers for reference and the things that were disabled. Every car is different and should be tuned according to how YOUR car runs.

How do you tune for a mod before it's installed ?

Install the headers get a tune.

SSMKNU2 · 02-08-2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SSeniorMoment

Still wait in' for the CEL on Pfadt Tri-Ys w/HF cats, CAI and SW retro chamber cat backs. Install last summer and 8,000+ miles ago, enjoy your new exhaust.

I hope that sounds good, because that is my EXACT same setup!

Apex Motorsports · 02-08-2014, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 CamaroSS

it's stainless works long tube headers. car will be in garage for another 2 months before I even start driving it again, most I would do is start it up. was wondering if I installed them in the garage and then two months later take it out and get it tuned if it'd be alright. thanks for all the help, gonna give it a try.

Yeah, that is fine.

snizzle · 02-08-2014, 10:17 AM

I can't believe you guys are putting thousands of miles on your cars before CEL. Mine was 25 miles in, same day as install.

Remember, the tune is not just to eliminate the CEL. You'll take full advantage of your mods and feel a bigger difference with the auto tranny tune in your case.

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snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,419	I can't believe you guys are putting thousands of miles on your cars before CEL. Mine was 25 miles in, same day as install. Remember, the tune is not just to eliminate the CEL. You'll take full advantage of your mods and feel a bigger difference with the auto tranny tune in your case. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

02-07-2014, 10:52 PM	#15
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 989	You should get tuned before you install the headers. Whoever tunes your car, tell them to base it off of a previously tuned headers camaro. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE their tune, make sure they only look at the numbers for reference and the things that were disabled. Every car is different and should be tuned according to how YOUR car runs.