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Old 15-09-2011, 06:32 PM
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Talking how would i know if my car has been tuned

Hi I just brought a my07 wrx it has 3 inch exhaust and an aftermarket bov how would I know if it has been tuned it goes well but its my first turbo car so anything for me is quick
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Old 15-09-2011, 06:33 PM
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If you have the contact details of the previous owner, it might be a good idea to contact them and ask directly.
Can also guess that if it hasn't been tuned that it could possibly had a check engine light flashing on the dash.
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Old 15-09-2011, 06:40 PM
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Foot to floor. If it sounds like marbles are rattling around the engine bay you are sorted
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Old 15-09-2011, 06:43 PM
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What Tony Said... try and track down the previous owner... or else just take it into All Star Garage and get them to run it over the dyno..
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Old 15-09-2011, 06:54 PM
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take it into All Star Garage and get them to run it over the dyno..
Won't need to go that far. Just get ASG to plug their computer into it and they'll be able to tell you straight up if its been verso'd or otherwise.
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What does a power run set you back nowadays? $100?

well worth it
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Old 15-09-2011, 06:58 PM
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For sure, power runs are cheap.
But the dude's not trying to find out how much power his car makes, or even if his AFRs are in check. He simply wants to know if it's been previously tuned or not.
A dyno's not needed for this.
If the car hasn't been tuned, a power run is going to do more harm than good.
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Old 15-09-2011, 09:12 PM
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Post up a pic or the plates to see if anyone here knows the car.
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has the car got a boost guage?
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