tune for clutch?

**BashamWS6** · 09-09-2010, 08:07 PM

correct me if im wrong...
i have a '99 t/a ws6
im replacing the stock clutch with a LS7 clutch kit and master cylindar
besides the drill mod...
i dont need a tune do i?

**35th-ANV-SS** · 09-09-2010, 09:04 PM

nope

**Too Fast** · 09-10-2010, 02:18 AM

Not just for a clutch job.

However, most any car can benefit from a tune, modded or not.

**BashamWS6** · 09-10-2010, 08:34 AM

well i will need a tune for my headers and air lid...i just need to decide on an air lid

**Too Fast** · 09-10-2010, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by BashamWS6

well i will need a tune for my headers and air lid...i just need to decide on an air lid

You do NOT have to have a tune to put LTS/ORY on, if you can live with the SES light on.

Ask me how I know.

The only "problems" I had after my LT/ORY install was the light was on, I got almost 2 MPG better highway mileage, and I was faster at the drag strip by 2-3 MPH and .2 ET. I didn't like seeing the light on all the time, tho.

And oh yeah, the car was way louder until I got the Aerochamber muffler.

**Blackbird WS6** · 09-10-2010, 07:06 PM

nope, you dont need a tune for a clutch

**Knight** · 09-10-2010, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by Too Fast

You do NOT have to have a tune to put LTS/ORY on, if you can live with the SES light on.

Ask me how I know.

The only "problems" I had after my LT/ORY install was the light was on, I got almost 2 MPG better highway mileage, and I was faster at the drag strip by 2-3 MPH and .2 ET. I didn't like seeing the light on all the time, tho.

^This. +1.

**BashamWS6** · 09-11-2010, 05:44 AM

Alright thanks bre

**Cutlass** · 09-11-2010, 04:41 PM

Too Fast and I go back and forth on this all the time

. In my opinion, if you're not getting a tune when you install LT headers and ORY, then you aren't doing the job right. But the decision is up to you.

**Too Fast** · 09-12-2010, 03:18 AM

Good thing we have opinions, eh?

I'm sitting here trying to think of something witty to write, but I fail.

**BashamWS6** · 09-12-2010, 09:51 AM

lol...well it seems most guys on this site think of something witty to say all the time...
i dont think ive made one thread on here without a smartass comment towards me or another user.
but it makes these forums more entertaining.
but thanks for the help(s)

**Cutlass** · 09-12-2010, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by Too Fast

Good thing we have opinions, eh?

I'm sitting here trying to think of something witty to write, but I fail.

Hey, we both make valid points and essentially the argument either way is a draw.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 09-13-2010, 05:47 AM

I think the correct answer is: NO, you do not "need" a tune for a LT/ORY install. However, if you want to maximize the potential gains that can be seen and for your car to run as efficient as possible, a tune is recommended. With that said, you almost think to yourself...yeah, it is needed. Running a little rich without one will not hurt anything though. People on here have ran theirs for 1-2 years.

**Too Fast** · 09-13-2010, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by Cutlass

Hey, we both make valid points and essentially the argument either way is a draw.

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

I think the correct answer is: NO, you do not "need" a tune for a LT/ORY install. However, if you want to maximize the potential gains that can be seen and for your car to run as efficient as possible, a tune is recommended. With that said, you almost think to yourself...yeah, it is needed. Running a little rich without one will not hurt anything though. People on here have ran theirs for 1-2 years.

I agree. That's why I say, for the most gains with any combination, even stock with no mods, a tune is required. And I ran mine with no tune over 3 years, just had the pesky SES light on.

I've seen people post here about a 10-15 HP gain on their stock cars, about what a mail order tune nets cars after headers.