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andyman_2k01
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i am thinking about putting a new cam into my engine and was wondering if my ECU board will automatically detect that I have a new part and adjust by itself. Or do I need to go get a custom burned chip? (plus i am getting my heads ported and polished and shortie headers put on)

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i think you do need a chip and tune! also where are you planning on getting your motor built at?!? i've heard good things about big boy! anyways when you do get everything together let me know how much it cost you because im also planning to get some cams and my heads p&p! anyways good luck on the motor build up. jon [patriot]
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Originally posted by andyman_2k01:
i am thinking about putting a new cam into my engine and was wondering if my ECU board will automatically detect that I have a new part and adjust by itself. Or do I need to go get a custom burned chip? (plus i am getting my heads ported and polished and shortie headers put on)

dont u mean cams [Razz]

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andyman_2k01
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building my motor right out front my house! i have a few buddies that know what they are doing

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Damn it should sound beast when ur done
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