12-07-2012, 03:31 PM
I've seen quite a few cars with tuning boxes on them that didn't run so hot, but when you remove it and check the car over they are usually just as good as any other car that hasn't had a tuning box on it.
Unless it's been pushed really hard it won't have done any harm. I doubt many people push them that hard because the effects are horrible running around idle and lots of smoke... but you know some people
If the box is adjustable (ie, turn up/down) try test drive it with it turned down/off. Or even better remove it. I think they take about 5-10mins to remove. If it's doing anything iffy in that state then you can start to worry a bit more, otherwise it's probably fine
These engines are pretty tough it seems, just make sure it runs right as much as you can and it should be ok!
Dave
Unless it's been pushed really hard it won't have done any harm. I doubt many people push them that hard because the effects are horrible running around idle and lots of smoke... but you know some people
If the box is adjustable (ie, turn up/down) try test drive it with it turned down/off. Or even better remove it. I think they take about 5-10mins to remove. If it's doing anything iffy in that state then you can start to worry a bit more, otherwise it's probably fine
These engines are pretty tough it seems, just make sure it runs right as much as you can and it should be ok!
Dave