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Old 26 January 2004, 01:01 PM
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Do you need to use an octane booster on a jap import and if you do why? And if you don't is it going to cause trouble?
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Old 26 January 2004, 01:11 PM
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Do you need to use an octane booster on a jap import
yes

and if you do why?
to raise the octane rating. japan has 100ron.. we have 95-98.

And if you don't is it going to cause trouble?
maybe.. u may get det if u dont either

* use optimax and octane boost
OR
* use optimax and get a remap for that fuel
AND
* get a knocklink to be on the safe side


so the moral of the story is.. get a remap... and until u do, use optimax plus octane boost
Old 26 January 2004, 01:22 PM
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Thanks Milo. I'm off to the shops.
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Old 26 January 2004, 03:45 PM
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some octane boosters are better than others!

don't waist your money on pro boost,nitrox or any of the other expensive rubbish.

NF is the best one to use but it is in short supply at the moment.

the best one that is readly available is millers octane plus.

hope this helps



Old 26 January 2004, 05:30 PM
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we use C5 in the skylines, but is fine for Suabru. if intrested email me.
Old 26 January 2004, 05:59 PM
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I have used Miller's ever since I have owned my scoob with no problems.

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Old 26 January 2004, 08:01 PM
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What about adding a bit of Meths to the fuel?
Old 26 January 2004, 11:13 PM
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Thanks lads,

Can i get this all of line?

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Old 26 January 2004, 11:14 PM
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oops, I meant "on-line"
Old 27 January 2004, 12:38 AM
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NF appears to have disappeared from the UK market - at least, I can't get any from the appointed supplier. Or my phone calls and email answered.

But I think Millers is just as good. I can get it locally or Scoobymania can supply. £3 per tank for +2 RON.

Richard.
Old 27 January 2004, 07:54 AM
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Certain irony in that the Google ad on this page suggests Tetra Ethyl Lead (Lead Supreme) as an octane booster which would presumably wreck the 'cat and sensors pretty quickly!!
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