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misfit77 05-05-2012 09:09 PM

Meth and low Octane?
 
Forgive the stupid question.

I have a begi kit (FMU& AFM). I am running about 8 psi, no intercooler but have a MSD timing retard box and run 91 octane. All is well. I have the high pressure pump, in boost, running 11 A/F.

I am installing water/meth for the Tucson Summer heat. I removed the kit from my other car.

Once installed, ya think going a bit more boost or dropping octane to mid or low grade would be possible?

Just wondering what people think or have tried.

Faeflora 05-06-2012 04:33 AM

No. Don't drop octane.

More boost and timing is fine. You want the fueling combo to be as det resistant as possible. That is why max octane. Pay the extra $3.

You have 4psi to go before you break rods

misfit77 05-06-2012 11:12 AM

I probably wont go past 10psi and wont remove the retard box.

Thanks for the input.

Savington 05-06-2012 02:48 PM

Are you really willing to risk motor safety and performance to save $2/tank on fuel?

misfit77 05-06-2012 03:18 PM

Yes. Miata was free.

You actually paid for yours?

misfit77 05-06-2012 08:44 PM

Just posting this so it doesnt get lost.

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http://www.mistcooling.com/nozlles.htm


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