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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 07:36 AM
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I have an 03' WRX w/ a 3" catless TBE, P&P TD-04 and a Process West CAI. I was wondering if I'm okay to run it without a tune? I know I'll benefit from a tune but is it safe to run without one? The car feels like it likes hte intake and runs great.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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i dont think you'll blow up from driving without the tune but you'll see a BIG performance increase from a tune...
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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Okay cool, I was hoping I wasn't causing any damage. As soon as I get a few bills taken care of I'll be making an appt. w/ snowman so he can wake my car up.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 08:10 AM
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you might throw some lean codes
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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just put it in...if it drives like ass then take it out and wait for a tune. i put in a cai without a tune and it drove fine.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 09:06 AM
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so did i but ive heard wrx dont like running cai without tunes
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 09:09 AM
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Just get a tune, the best bang for the buck without question.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Does anyone have any experience with the Process West CAI? It seems to be working really well on my car and it's almost cool to the touch after driving hard. Also the sound can't be beat.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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get it tuned- youll be sorry when you run too lean...
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