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Old May 19, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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what kind of gas should i be running? i have the diablo tuner if thats helpfull.
Old May 19, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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What ever you set your car up with on your tuner...?...
You look basically stock, stick with 87.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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87 FTW im not adding f/i to my car for the simple fact that i cant afford it
Old May 19, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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when should i run super?
Old May 19, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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i have a diablo tuner and i just throw in the 93.... might as well its only an extra 3 bucks a week if that
Old May 19, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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run super when you s/c your motor or put nitrous on it. Your compression ratio won't require it even if you add more bolt ons.
Old May 20, 2008 | 06:31 AM
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If the engine don't ping,run the lowest octane.
Old May 20, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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....yeah....but I'll pay a few more bucks for that 93 octane good ****. It smells so niiiiiiiiice.

OP have you taken your car to the track?
Old May 20, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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what the hell lol 93 doesnt smell any different then 87, race fuel he fumes smell different but not on pump gas. and by the way heres a tip for you, you probably shouldnt be standing behind your car and enjoying the fumes lol
Old May 20, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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Another question. What difference would it make if on the tuner its set for 20's and now i have 17's?



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