Normally Aspirated?? why tune?

Originally Posted by BigT The OP is right to a certain extent. Tuning a Z is with bolt-ons only yeilds very minor increases in power and driveability. Meanwhile, tuning a

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02-17-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BigT

The OP is right to a certain extent. Tuning a Z is with bolt-ons only yeilds very minor increases in power and driveability. Meanwhile, tuning a car with forced induction or more cylinders usually yeilds substantial increases. For example, Evo X's gain nearly 60 whp with just an intake and a tune.

Well it's less about power and more about driveability and engine safety anyways.

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