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First mods
Hello everyone, just bought a 2019 I4 Camaro. New to the whole turbo scene and was wondering, if I get a cat-less downpipe do I need to get the car tuned?
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06-26-2019, 07:46 AM | #2 | |
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06-26-2019, 08:47 AM | #3 |
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Welcome! The very first mod you should do is the JacFab Boostolator, sold by BNR here: http://www.jacfab.net/BNR-High-Perfo...alve_p_25.html
There are some threads on it. A tune is not necessary. Like EB said above with the DP, you'll get an occasional CEL, but you can wipe it with a bluetooth OBDII tool and your phone quite easily. Mine produces one about every 6 weeks or so. |
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06-26-2019, 09:57 AM | #5 | |
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06-26-2019, 10:13 AM | #6 | |
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The Boost-o-lator is a great addition but without a programmer or tuning it's not utilizing the full potential again my opinion. The simple bolt-ons while they don't add much more over crank without a tune really awaken the powerband putting your car closer to that 275/295 crank number at the wheels.
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06-26-2019, 10:26 AM | #8 |
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I had one of JacFabs 72mm TB kits it worked well never threw a CEL or caused any issues until the coupler got old at which point I was getting the FMIC and couldn't use the 72mm TB anymore anyway. It does little to nothing for throttle response just pulls in more air volume to the tune of 1-2whp un-tuned. You won't see any gains from this directly tuned honestly. Throttle Controllers are in my opinion purely a daily driver preference they do nothing for power but make daily driving feel much more responsive. I didn't get any change at the dragway with it on or off at all it just feels better on the road.
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06-26-2019, 12:58 PM | #10 |
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What is a good, low priced obd2 reader?
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06-26-2019, 01:09 PM | #11 |
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https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Sca...th+obd&sr=8-16
This is the one I've had for 4 or 5 yrs. now. Just Download the Torque App on your smartphone. Plug in the OBD2 then open the app and pair the device. It should sync without issue. They do make them iOS compatible as well i just have an android phone.
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07-02-2019, 09:50 PM | #13 |
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07-03-2019, 08:07 AM | #14 |
Catless will set the engine light off... full time.. not just occasionally. Even if you clear it with obd reader, it will come right back on. Since your in FL.. check out BNR, they will guide you. If you close to a tuner, you can ask them to plug in and turn the 2nd O2 sensor off and you wont get the engine light for the catless. The catted downpipe is the occasional light, but even some of those trigger the light all the time.
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