Just installed VT Stage1's today, no tune, HELP!

Wow, that is a lot of steps.
Not really...It is all pretty much done at the same time so it just seems that way.

You need to get it tuned! Once you get that sorted out, you will be fine. It can make a HUGH difference.
X2...It is all in the tune. I gained a ton in the mid-upper RPM range once I had my dyno tune.