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tune for higher octane?

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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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tune for higher octane?

if you get you car tuned for higher octane (93) do u pick up any HP from it?
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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Re: tune for higher octane?

The fuel itself doesn't give any more power. It helps prevent pre ignition, which the knock sensor will detect and then retard the timing, which will then cause you to LOSE power. If you're having the car tuned, and the tuner knows you will always use the higher octane, he can be more aggressive with the timing, which will give you more power.
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Re: tune for higher octane?

www.madz28.com
www.pcmforless.com

good Tuners who will tune for 93 Octane to net you some more Ponies to the wheels
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 08:22 AM
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Re: tune for higher octane?

Yes, as mentioned, the tuner will advance the timing a few degrees which will bump your power. Technically, you are supposed to run premium anyways so why not have the car tuned to take full advantage of it.
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Re: tune for higher octane?

i tuned mine on 110 and it just dont want to stop pulling
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