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Old 01-26-2007, 10:49 AM
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Hey all, I currently have the J's tsuchinoko intake, j's 60rs dual exhaust, and a test pipe. I'm considering purchasing the J's header as well but I've read that by running all of these mods together you run leaner than before. I was wondering if this could hurt the engine and also if I will be losing power by putting the header on in addition to the mods I already have. I'm not interested in using a VAFC or other fuel management at this point to rich the fuel out accordingly.

Bottom line, would it be a problem if I add a J's header to my current setup and would I notice any gains? Thanks in advance!
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you will be lean, but not lean enough to cause any damage....
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^ I agree. J's header can give you some power with your setup.
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Once you add all your mods, why not go to the dyno (one with an A/F sensor) and find out for yourself if you're running lean? I'd do that for my own peace of mind.
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seems to me that the ECU would adjust some for that too. The S2 runs so rich it "shouldn't" be a problem
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Originally Posted by CoralDoc,Jan 27 2007, 04:05 AM
Once you add all your mods, why not go to the dyno (one with an A/F sensor) and find out for yourself if you're running lean? I'd do that for my own peace of mind.


I don't see any reason this set up will cause any damage. aren't you running OEM ECU?
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Originally Posted by blackout,Jan 29 2007, 05:54 PM
seems to me that the ECU would adjust some for that too. The S2 runs so rich it "shouldn't" be a problem
The older AP1s run rich, the newer ones do not run very rich at all. I agree with the others, I would put it on a dyno and check it, not only will it be the safe way to go, but you'll also know exactly where your powerband is and how much power you're making (relatively).
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I'm on the OEM ecu and I had heard that the AP2 ecu's aren't as rich as the AP1's which is why I was curious if I would start running to lean.
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Get a tune with nice management, and PLX-300 wideband or AEM. Thats the best bang for the buck, Your not getting the full use out of mods untill you tune for those mods!
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