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Old 02-07-2009, 09:50 AM
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Im thinking about getting a 93 octane tune. How much of a gain would I get over 87 im on now?
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Old 02-07-2009, 10:58 PM
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American Muscle Tech Guide says
Example: a stock 2001 GT might see roughly the following results:

87 octane: 2-3 horsepower gain
91 octane: 17 horsepower gain
93 octane: 20+ horsepower gain

I'm guessing with your mods the gain would be substantial considering these facts from AM
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Old 02-08-2009, 01:27 AM
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i would be suprised to see you pick up more than 20 hp. Being na all the added octane will give you is the ability to bump the timing up a few degrees. I am no expert but thats what i would guess with my experience.
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Old 02-08-2009, 10:28 AM
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really wow I didnt think it would be that much. I was thinking it would be around 5 or 10
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Old 02-08-2009, 10:33 AM
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bumping the timing will net you more power and MPG that is if you can keep your foot out of the new powah :P
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i got the 93 octane tune and you can deff feel the difference but the car will be running really rich...its great
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realistically about 10hp or so.
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