Subject	Pump gas being 91 or 93?
Posted by	MixManMash on June 24, 2008 at 8:09 AM
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In Reply To	How much boost would you run with my set-up? posted by robo (sebring1970) on June 24, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Message	I would still stick with about the same amount of boost. You might be able to dial it up to about 17, but that is something I would only try in a controlled environment, listening carefully for detonation.
Follow Ups	How much boost would you run with my set-up? - robo (sebring1970) 08:06:24 06/24/08 Pump gas being 91 or 93? - MixManMash 08:09:58 06/24/08 I can get 92 or 93 pretty easily around here. - robo (sebring1970) 08:16:11 06/24/08 For that Timing and 93 octane 15 to 16 PSI (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 08:15:21 06/24/08 more opinions welcomed :c) - robo (sebring1970) 11:00:14 06/24/08 Have you talked to Greg D. yet? (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 11:12:31 06/24/08 spoke to Seb. he mentioned 15 psi on 91 octane - robo (sebring1970) 13:48:35 06/24/08 I was thinking exactly the same thing - ConVerTT 13:08:51 06/24/08 according to Seb, the 530's are not that much bigger over - robo (sebring1970) 13:59:07 06/24/08 IMHO - the logic in your last sentance is backwards. - Bernie (NoVA) 14:05:12 06/24/08 I was assuming the same 93 octane on the track. - robo (sebring1970) 14:16:21 06/24/08 The car is capable of running more then 15lbs of boost. Your - Bernie (NoVA) 14:27:25 06/24/08 I had the nozzle in my filler cap at Sebring last time - robo (sebring1970) 15:03:02 06/24/08 Not all race gas is leaded. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 15:12:15 06/24/08 figured as much but I got scared off (n/m) - robo (sebring1970) 15:15:54 06/24/08 I was running 17psi as the high setting on 93 octane. - Zblackbeast 11:15:31 06/24/08 Forgive my ignorance, but I honestly don't know... - Z_Cherub 12:01:43 06/24/08 It's not over kill - his exhaust is 3" expansion down pipes - Bernie (NoVA) 12:38:40 06/24/08 I see. Thank you. - Z_Cherub 12:55:19 06/24/08 Greg has dynoed cars both ways and from what he told me - Bernie (NoVA) 13:06:21 06/24/08 Good to know. Thanks again, Bernie (n/m) - Z_Cherub 13:33:04 06/24/08 I chose to keep my catback mainly for the reasons - robo (sebring1970) 14:03:34 06/24/08 Would that change if you upgraded to larger turbos? - Z_Cherub 14:26:15 06/24/08 dunno. Upgrading is the last thing on my mind but - robo (sebring1970) 15:00:26 06/24/08 Cool. Have fun with your set-up! (n/m) - Z_Cherub 15:18:20 06/24/08 no (n/m) - aliaZ 15:08:07 06/24/08 :) - Z_Cherub 15:19:14 06/24/08 that would be a waste of money, unless his existing catback - aliaZ 15:50:20 06/24/08 That makes sense. If you're going straigt from stock though, - Z_Cherub 15:55:26 06/24/08 You should also consider the weight and noise difference - Inzane 16:11:45 06/24/08 Good points as well. (n/m) - Z_Cherub 16:16:38 06/24/08 I had not heard those numbers before, but they make my - robo (sebring1970) 16:19:05 06/24/08 Wouldn't 3" DP's and 3" to 2.5" TP's satisfy your needs? (n/m) - jschrauwen 16:21:33 06/24/08 How is that any different than what he already has? - Hiratsuka0689 (ATL) 16:29:59 06/24/08 I'd say you're safe with 17-18psi on 93. - lakerdude42 14:34:38 06/24/08 Central PA. hot summers. (n/m) - robo (sebring1970) 14:59:12 06/24/08 haha hot summers in PA? - lakerdude42 15:54:44 06/24/08 well not as hot as where I grew up in FL but hot enough. - robo (sebring1970) 16:16:46 06/24/08 np, enjoy the new setup! (n/m) - lakerdude42 16:29:44 06/24/08 Be careful. My Z ran lean when I swapped to the 530's - bbug 16:29:59 06/24/08 I run 16-17psi on 93 fuel - Spectrum (WI) 20:45:40 06/24/08
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