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Old 11-07-2007, 02:41 PM
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Whats a good octane to run on boost ive heard alot of people say use 87-89 is that true.
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Old 11-07-2007, 02:42 PM
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boost=more heat/possible timing issues. higher octone lowers detonation.
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Old 11-07-2007, 02:46 PM
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You shouldn't run boost
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Old 11-07-2007, 02:47 PM
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no boost for you
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Old 11-07-2007, 02:49 PM
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the lower the octane you run without knock the more power you will make. Octane ratings are simply its resistance to combust and also detonate.

Generally 91+ pump is fine for lower boost levels.
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Old 11-07-2007, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by accordepicenter
no boost for you
x2 you've got a lot to learn.


It's all corn for me!


But it really depends on your compresstion ratio, ignition timing and psi.
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Old 11-07-2007, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffescortlx
x2 you've got a lot to learn.


It's all corn for me!


But it really depends on your compresstion ratio, ignition timing and psi.
you have a wagon dont you? i had a boosted 91gt and was on erdt back in the day hhaha
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Old 11-07-2007, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by tallkan
Whats a good octane to run on boost ive heard alot of people say use 87-89 is that true.

HAHAHA Who says that?

Only people I know who say that enjoy driving time bombs.
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Old 11-07-2007, 09:37 PM
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87 octane all day... if you're squirting methanol with it.
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Old 11-07-2007, 09:38 PM
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Christ, why do these people try to step in the ring with Ali just cause they think they can box?
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