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10-20-2009, 07:43 PM
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im going to the track on friday and i was wondering if i could run race gas in my car any suggestions or other questions to get the answer is appreciated thanks
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10-20-2009, 07:52 PM
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Re: race gas
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15.3 Second V8 Killer Yo
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Sure you can. However, do you have a custum tune setup for race gas or a high boost/nitrous setup requiring the extra octane? If the answer to all of those is no, then race gas is useless for you. In fact, if you have just a stock tune in your car, then anything over 87 octane is just a waste of money.
Race gas won't make you go faster without your car being tuned to take advantage of it.
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10-20-2009, 07:53 PM
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Re: race gas
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Homey don't play that
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Quick answer: I would NOT run anything higher than the normal octane. Unless you're running a wild tune, the combustion won't be right, the fuel won't burn right, and you'll do more damage than good, including problems with your o2 censors.
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10-20-2009, 08:03 PM
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Re: race gas
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ok even with 93+ octane tune |
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10-20-2009, 09:59 PM
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Re: race gas
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15.3 Second V8 Killer Yo
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Unless it's a race gas tube, you don't need race gas. If it's for 93, use 93. Higher octane will do nothing for you if the car isn't tuned to take advantage of it.
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10-20-2009, 10:51 PM
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10-21-2009, 08:42 AM
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Re: race gas
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WTF^^...
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the only reason to raise the octane is for a safety margin if you detonate~ but I wouldn't do it.
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10-21-2009, 11:39 AM
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Re: race gas
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It doesnt make sence if your not set up for race gas. Like somone said before you can do more damage then good, combustion wont be right.
If your running 93 octane you should be good. |
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10-21-2009, 02:52 PM
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Ok thanks glad i asked before i just did it |
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10-21-2009, 08:22 PM
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Re: race gas
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Never run race gas (ie anything other than pump gas) in any vehicle currently equipped with cats. You will mess those things up so fast it's not funny.
On topic, you will see no gains other than a lighter wallet.
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