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Old 06-21-2011, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
There is truth in the fact that increasing the octane reduces the risk of detonation. As the car gets hot, and I'm sure it'll be hot at T-hill, the risk for detonation increases, and the higher octane (slower burning fuel) help to combat this. It's cheap insurance, and it's available at the track. My car is tuned for 91 as well, and I always run some 100 octane although that lowers the overall power a tad.
Oh ok so you think like 2 gallons should be fine?

I'm gonna try that. I was gonna get a oil cooler for the track day but being in driving school I don't think I'll need one just yet. Probably when I get bumped into solo I will.
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Oil cooler is inexpensive insurance...
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Oil cooler is inexpensive insurance...
I know that's why I'm getting one
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Old 06-21-2011, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SE5spd
Oh ok so you think like 2 gallons should be fine?

I'm gonna try that. I was gonna get a oil cooler for the track day but being in driving school I don't think I'll need one just yet. Probably when I get bumped into solo I will.
I like to run enough to make a 94 octane mixture. So you need 3 gallons of 100 for every 7 gallons of 91, or on a full tank, that's 6 gallons of 100 for 14 gallons of 91.

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Oil cooler is inexpensive insurance...
Agreed.
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Originally Posted by scotts300
I like to run enough to make a 94 octane mixture. So you need 3 gallons of 100 for every 7 gallons of 91, or on a full tank, that's 6 gallons of 100 for 14 gallons of 91.
Thanks, I don't think I'll be using a full tank in DS so I'll most likely do 10 gallons (7g 91 3g 100)
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All this octane talk reminded me of this video from awhile back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2KNb...eature=related
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Originally Posted by solidfish
All this octane talk reminded me of this video from awhile back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2KNb...eature=related
when I was 16 my friends thought doing that and putting "performance" spark plugs gave them 20hp in there SUV's
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Driving school is in the yellow, if you're contemplating coming...sign up now!
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07/09/2011 is right around the corner, everyone ready?
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had a blast, gotta love ncrc...anyone doing the 29th with team racing?
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Anybody doing SpeedVentures on Sept 11 at Infineon?
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Anybody doing SpeedVentures on Sept 11 at Infineon?
Possibly, how much?
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Everything is filled up for 7/9 expect for race (which I don't think anyone is in)

See you guys on the 9th!
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Bodyshop is still not done. Getting nervous about having enough time for the coolers and etc.
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Originally Posted by Neimad
Bodyshop is still not done. Getting nervous about having enough time for the coolers and etc.
What else do you have to do other then the cooler?
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Change all fluids, re-torque everything I can get to, maybe some bushings and rear brakes. Rob at Zcar will do a final inspection if I can get it to him in time.
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Originally Posted by Neimad
Change all fluids, re-torque everything I can get to, maybe some bushings and rear brakes. Rob at Zcar will do a final inspection if I can get it to him in time.
Awesome, reminds me I have to go to ATC and have them re-torque all my wheels.

I'm having rob @ ZCG install a GTM oil cooler on my car shortly after the track day.

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Anyone get there package yet in the mail?
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Yup, got mine in the mail.
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