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12 January 2004, 05:41 PM
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Hi Harvey,
What is it? I ask as Abbylad emailed me and said I need some because I've got a Jap WRX....seems to run OK on Optimax all the same
Cheers, Jon
What is it? I ask as Abbylad emailed me and said I need some because I've got a Jap WRX....seems to run OK on Optimax all the same
Cheers, Jon
12 January 2004, 06:42 PM
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Nitrous Formula is an octane booster from Australia and is the most effective proprietry fuel additive I have come across.
The pump fuel in the UK is 95 Ron Unleaded, 97 Ron super unleaded and 98.3 Ron for Shell Optimax. In Japan the fuel is 100 Ron and the ECUs are set to run on that higher octane. This means the ECU can run more advance than a UK or European spec vehicle. More advance means more power. So JDM cars need higher octane fuel and will be more prone to det. Whereas UK cars can run on 95 that is a complete no no for JDM cars.
Too much advance results in pre-detonation, also called knock, det or pinking. Knock destroys engines,melts pistons etc.
If your car runs without det on Optimax then you do not need N.F. Personally I do not trust my hearing to detect det and rely on a Knock Link.
Now if your ECU is mapable and you run higher octane fuel then you can advance the ignition timing and this adds power so some people also use N.F. to get more power.
If you need more information let me know. Hope this is clear and helpful.
The pump fuel in the UK is 95 Ron Unleaded, 97 Ron super unleaded and 98.3 Ron for Shell Optimax. In Japan the fuel is 100 Ron and the ECUs are set to run on that higher octane. This means the ECU can run more advance than a UK or European spec vehicle. More advance means more power. So JDM cars need higher octane fuel and will be more prone to det. Whereas UK cars can run on 95 that is a complete no no for JDM cars.
Too much advance results in pre-detonation, also called knock, det or pinking. Knock destroys engines,melts pistons etc.
If your car runs without det on Optimax then you do not need N.F. Personally I do not trust my hearing to detect det and rely on a Knock Link.
Now if your ECU is mapable and you run higher octane fuel then you can advance the ignition timing and this adds power so some people also use N.F. to get more power.
If you need more information let me know. Hope this is clear and helpful.
12 January 2004, 06:46 PM
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Thanks Harvey, very helpful.
I'll have a bottle if there is any spare going and keep it in the boot just in case of an emergency (ie no Optimax in the pumps!)
Think I should invest in a knocklink all the same....
I'll have a bottle if there is any spare going and keep it in the boot just in case of an emergency (ie no Optimax in the pumps!)
Think I should invest in a knocklink all the same....
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12 January 2004, 08:43 PM
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hi iv never been to a meet but would like to is it a close group of mates will i feel like a twit turning up on my own and can i try some of this nf as iv been using some crap from motorworld
12 January 2004, 08:58 PM
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Paul,
Come and meet the gang at 'Triple Six' in Middlesbrough on 3rd February for monthly meet and Scalextric Championship.
Everyone is very friendly and you will be made more than welcome.
Seeya
Martin
Come and meet the gang at 'Triple Six' in Middlesbrough on 3rd February for monthly meet and Scalextric Championship.
Everyone is very friendly and you will be made more than welcome.
Seeya
Martin
12 January 2004, 09:51 PM
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I am in Darlington. If you are over this way I can let you have some or you can get some from one of us at the Tripple 6 meet first Tuesday in February.
Mail per profile. The meets are very friendly and you would be made welcome.
Mail per profile. The meets are very friendly and you would be made welcome.
16 January 2004, 05:41 PM
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I was thinking the same about going to my first meet on my own but i think i might take a look down.
Im from Darlo to, just got my Scooby last week.
See you there
Im from Darlo to, just got my Scooby last week.
See you there
17 January 2004, 06:19 PM
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Also from boro driving a my95 wrx , intrested in that nitrous formulae , currently running on optimax , but like you say my ears arnt that good to detect det , and currently dont have a knocklink fitted , how much is that nf and were would i buy it from ?
18 February 2004, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by paulwrxboro
cheers will come to the meet defo and not so bad if theres a few newbys
19 February 2004, 07:04 PM
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Hi Harvey
can you please mail me a price and how much you have left aswell mate as i could do with some. Thanks to Martin for converting me over to this stuff before the last well lane rolling road. It really helped.
can you please mail me a price and how much you have left aswell mate as i could do with some. Thanks to Martin for converting me over to this stuff before the last well lane rolling road. It really helped.
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