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Originally posted by fo50rd
Guess we are arguing different points. Sure it is not NECESSARY to run higher octane in our engines...however, they can benefit from it. Take a regular ole car to a dyno, make a pull with 87 octane, then pour a can of 104+ in it and make another pull. You will see an increase in power made. I work at a refinery that makes octane, I'm not a kid...and you can noob on dezz nuts.
Guess we are arguing different points. Sure it is not NECESSARY to run higher octane in our engines...however, they can benefit from it. Take a regular ole car to a dyno, make a pull with 87 octane, then pour a can of 104+ in it and make another pull. You will see an increase in power made. I work at a refinery that makes octane, I'm not a kid...and you can noob on dezz nuts.
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you don't seem to be hearing me yet again... there is no WAY a car with 104 octane will do better than one deisgned to run with just 87, it's freaking chemestry... the energy potential is the same, NOT to mention an ecu takes over at least a minimum of 1 tank of gas to properly adjust to a different octane level....
you don't seem to be hearing me yet again... there is no WAY a car with 104 octane will do better than one deisgned to run with just 87, it's freaking chemestry... the energy potential is the same, NOT to mention an ecu takes over at least a minimum of 1 tank of gas to properly adjust to a different octane level....
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There is only 1 benifit for running Higher octane gas in an engine that isnt experiancing Knock.... Better Vaporization. Thats it.
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Renamazazo is going to have an emotional breakdown...
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However working at best buy means, I encounter it NUMEROUS times a day...
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I have a hard time dealing with stupidity....
However working at best buy means, I encounter it NUMEROUS times a day...
I have a hard time dealing with stupidity....
However working at best buy means, I encounter it NUMEROUS times a day...
I've always used 94 octane in my DX with bolt ons...2 years running and everything seems to be running good. I'm hooking up a nitrous system this spring so i was planning to continue my 94 gas trend. Are you guys telling me that...
1) It can hurt my car by using 94?
2) It can hurt performance by using 94?
3) I shouldnt use 94 for my track days with the 75 shot of juice?
1) It can hurt my car by using 94?
2) It can hurt performance by using 94?
3) I shouldnt use 94 for my track days with the 75 shot of juice?
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Rep Power: 0 Good question, they same to use higher octane when using nitrous. So that means you drive on when not on the bottle. I run 89, but I did use 93 for a while there, and I have DENSO's so I think that makes a little better spark.
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I've always used 94 octane in my DX with bolt ons...2 years running and everything seems to be running good. I'm hooking up a nitrous system this spring so i was planning to continue my 94 gas trend. Are you guys telling me that...
1) It can hurt my car by using 94?
2) It can hurt performance by using 94?
3) I shouldnt use 94 for my track days with the 75 shot of juice?
I've always used 94 octane in my DX with bolt ons...2 years running and everything seems to be running good. I'm hooking up a nitrous system this spring so i was planning to continue my 94 gas trend. Are you guys telling me that...
1) It can hurt my car by using 94?
2) It can hurt performance by using 94?
3) I shouldnt use 94 for my track days with the 75 shot of juice?
1. No, just your wallet
2. Possilbly, but probably not (Higher octane is used so you can run Higher Compression levels, Higher compression levels (through engine design/turbo/No2 = More power)
3. Depends, You may need to Run Higher Octane to prevent Detination/knock. you'll just have to try it.
get some lightweight wheels and tires and an rsx rear sway bar. then buy all the "GT" and "TypeR" and "Racing" stickers you can find and add all the weight you just saved back to your car. Or you could jsut do the wheels and sway bar...... yeah, that would be better.
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Rep Power: 374 Back on topic: Cap Yodas bushings in combination with a Revo SS. About 90 bucks total.
Pimpin Caps Bushings: http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...hreadid=144413
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Rep Power: 316 Cheap mods that look nice:
Painted Brake Calipers: $4
Strobe Lights: $10
DIY Grills: $6 worth of mesh
I've read a lot about those ground kits for $40 that supposedly makes lots of difference.
From personal experience I'd have to second, or third or wutever the RSX sway bar. My suspension is so stiff now its almost making me sick.
Painted Brake Calipers: $4
Strobe Lights: $10
DIY Grills: $6 worth of mesh
I've read a lot about those ground kits for $40 that supposedly makes lots of difference.
From personal experience I'd have to second, or third or wutever the RSX sway bar. My suspension is so stiff now its almost making me sick.
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