is it worth using octane boost on a modded uk?
23 March 2006, 07:18 AM
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It would be a good (and expensive) insurance policy.
Costs do mount up though.
If you are going that way, suggest you add boost of your choice before the mapping to coat the combustion chambers; say a couple of tank fulls through the car.
Graham
Costs do mount up though.
If you are going that way, suggest you add boost of your choice before the mapping to coat the combustion chambers; say a couple of tank fulls through the car.
Graham
23 March 2006, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by rentonone
im running on the bp stuff which is 97 ron, there is no optimax by me.
But incase of emergancys I use the 97 ron stuff at the garage near Linthouse lane(When ever they have some in).
John
23 March 2006, 05:33 PM
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The usual advice is to map on whatever fuel you are going to run on.
Whilst mapping they will be checking for knock and mapping accordingly. What you dont want to do IMO is map on an octane booster mix then drive without it as the ignition will be setup for the octane mix and will just retard back when you're not running that mix. I'd ask whoever is gonna map it for a definitive answer to be honest.
Whilst mapping they will be checking for knock and mapping accordingly. What you dont want to do IMO is map on an octane booster mix then drive without it as the ignition will be setup for the octane mix and will just retard back when you're not running that mix. I'd ask whoever is gonna map it for a definitive answer to be honest.
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23 March 2006, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
Theres always that 10min drive to Cannock mate! Theres a Shell garage on the big roundabout near the McDonalds, or the one I use is the one in West Brom.
But incase of emergancys I use the 97 ron stuff at the garage near Linthouse lane(When ever they have some in).
John
But incase of emergancys I use the 97 ron stuff at the garage near Linthouse lane(When ever they have some in).
John
23 March 2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by funkyspider
The usual advice is to map on whatever fuel you are going to run on.
Whilst mapping they will be checking for knock and mapping accordingly. What you dont want to do IMO is map on an octane booster mix then drive without it as the ignition will be setup for the octane mix and will just retard back when you're not running that mix. I'd ask whoever is gonna map it for a definitive answer to be honest.
Whilst mapping they will be checking for knock and mapping accordingly. What you dont want to do IMO is map on an octane booster mix then drive without it as the ignition will be setup for the octane mix and will just retard back when you're not running that mix. I'd ask whoever is gonna map it for a definitive answer to be honest.
If it were me, I'd get it mapped on 97. You can run it on this then with a clear conscience and know that if you've got a tank full off Optimax you have that additional det protection. I only add OB for trackdays and particularly enthusiastic runs.
23 March 2006, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rentonone
cheerz guys. i just wondered if it would be ok to get the car mapped for my usual bp ultimate for daily use but just add the octane booster for track days and santa pod ect for a bit more safety really. thanks
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