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In Reply to: Octane Booster posted by chris keating on November 14, 2005 at 12:28:13:
Octane alone does not equal more power. Your car needs to compensate the combustion timing as well to handle it. There is a lot of discussion about this on the Internet, though most of it is from people who have no clue (kinda like audio IMHO). Ask a REAL expert and learn why simply adding higher octane does not ALWAYS equal higher output. You'll need more aggressive cam timing and, oh yeah, hope your rings and valves can handle it all.Too many people think adding octane alone is better (you know, more is better)...
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Steve,
Thanks for the info. My car is actually recommended to run on the higher octane fuel. I'm just trying to determine whether it is better to add octane boost to regular gas or pay the higher price of high octane fuel at the pump.
BTW, I religously read ETM.
Chris,Best bet is to follow the manufact's recommended octane. Going higher is (usually) just feeding the pockets of the oil folks.
REAL tuning (chipping/cam timing adjustment/engine mapping/etc) could mean you need ever-higher octane, but a REAL TUNER knows what they are doing and can provide DYNO results as proof.
A basic stock set car... go with manufact recommendations.
Am glad you enjoy Enjoy the Music.com and appreciate your continued support :)
Keep the shiny side of the car up and as always...
Enjoy the Music,
Steven R. Rochlin
Steve,
Off the subject, I want to congratulate you for bringing Jules into the mag. He is a GREAT writer and has GREAT ears. He is also from Brooklyn, which immediatley qualifies him for stardom!!
A most humble thanks. We are truly grateful to have Jules aboard as he is a gentleman, scholar, and with excellent ears and a way to put it all in writing.Word up for Brooklyn... the place where life began for Yours Truly :)
Enjoy the Music (Bestie Boys right now),
Steven R. Rochlin
"Foot on the pedal
Never ever touch metal
Engine running hotter
Than a boiling kettle
My job's ain't a job
It's a damn good time
City to city
I'm running my rhymes...No sleep 'til...
No sleep 'til Brooklyn
No sleep 'til Brooklyn"
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