Leaded gasoline
09-22-2006, 12:18 AM
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Leaded gasoline
Why can't we use leaded gasoline in our cars? Is it just because it damages our cats? If so, would i be able to use leaded gasoline if i have test pipes?
09-22-2006, 07:47 AM
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Having run Sunoco GT Supreme (112 octane leaded) in my racing 240Z with dual 4 wire O2 sensors, I can say that as long as you don't idle for prolonged periods, an O2 sensor can work just fine with leaded fuel. But, leaded fuel in an engine that's not designed for it is a waste of money - possibly a lot of money.
09-22-2006, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Hraesvelg
Where are you going to find leaded gas?
Originally Posted by roast
Because it will plug your cats and foul your o2 sensors.
Why would you want to run leaded gas in the first place?
Please tell me you don't think high octane leaded race fuel will give you 20hp?
Why would you want to run leaded gas in the first place?
Please tell me you don't think high octane leaded race fuel will give you 20hp?
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09-22-2006, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dnguyent
What about the environment? Doesn't anyone care about the environment anymore?
I used to live in CA too. Here's my take on Global Warming, it's called cycles, the Earth goes through cycles, it's getting warm. Eventually it will get cold and there will be another ice age too. If people are still around then they'll freak out about it as well.
09-23-2006, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by christoc
Eventually it will get cold and there will be another ice age too. If people are still around then they'll freak out about it as well.
Heh... Then SUV ownership will be mandatory...
09-23-2006, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by christoc
Of course the guy from California brings up the environment!
I used to live in CA too. Here's my take on Global Warming, it's called cycles, the Earth goes through cycles, it's getting warm. Eventually it will get cold and there will be another ice age too. If people are still around then they'll freak out about it as well.
I used to live in CA too. Here's my take on Global Warming, it's called cycles, the Earth goes through cycles, it's getting warm. Eventually it will get cold and there will be another ice age too. If people are still around then they'll freak out about it as well.
09-23-2006, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Kolia
And the Universe is 6,000 years old anyways, right ?
As for SUV ownership, I'm already covered since I just got a Tahoe to replace the 350
09-24-2006, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by christoc
Here's my take on Global Warming
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_poisoning
09-24-2006, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by christoc
I don't see how my original post relates to religion at all??? When was the last ice age? I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say it was longer than 6k years ago
As for SUV ownership, I'm already covered since I just got a Tahoe to replace the 350
As for SUV ownership, I'm already covered since I just got a Tahoe to replace the 350
09-25-2006, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Kolia
You'll eventually clog the intake valves. I wonder how the injectors will take it ?
09-28-2006, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Zteve
Wrong Wrong Wrong. That will never happen because of leaded gas. The ONLY negative to the car will be the damage to the cats and O2 sensors.
