Members hvymtl939 Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 I :love::love::love: this bodystyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcr23 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 I prefer the hatch different strokes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strtdv Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 You run it on 93 octane? what's the regular petrol over there? Over here our standard is 95, and higher octane stuff is 98. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcr23 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 You run it on 93 octane? what's the regular petrol over there?Over here our standard is 95, and higher octane stuff is 98. 87 is regular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strtdv Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 87 is regular Wow, American petrol sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcr23 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 I wonder if it would harm the engine if I put octane booster and the '93 gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garage_logician Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Any idea what Octane means? The higher the octane the *more* resistant to detonation. It is an often misunderstood term that some think means that the fuel will provide more "power". The only reason for a higher octane is to prevent pre-detonation in high compression engines. To say that fuel sucks based on the octane is kind of meaningless, it has nothing to do with the quality of the fuel. What matters is using the correct octane fuel for the engine. If the engine needs 93 Octane using anything higher is senseless and provides *no* advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members this is paul Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Black looks good on the 06/07, but I love my silver 05 "wagon". It is considered a "sport wagon" so it's sort of in between a hatch and wagon. The 06/07 did get a nice bump from the 2.0 to 2.5 though:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sabrecat Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Wow dude, a Corvette gets better mileage than that. That car sucks. The part in bold is the biggest part of fail in this story, but I liked the story. Dunno about the Shell only part but 93 octane makes perfect sense if hes running 14.7lbs of boost. Any engine with a greater than 14:1 compression ratio would benefit from higher octane gas. high compression engines run into pre-igntition problems with lower octane gas. That being said, there aint a whole lot on the road nowadays thats running that high of a compression ration today. the WRX is an obvious exception Edit: Referring to the Shall only 93 octane gas quote that didn't get put into the original quote. My posting skillz FTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tommy Horrible Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Being environmentally responsible is another good idea ravaged by extremists. You should have told him your working on an engine that runs on the blood of babies, animals, impoverished 3rd world citizens I'd buy that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members getglockd Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Your sti will still get like 15-17...even if you drive like a total jackass. Just wait until you do a downpipe and get a tune. Wanna talk about environmental friendly? Im running catless on my wrx word up. i'm running catless in my mazdaspeed.18mpg holla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rich Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 A sharp fist to the knose or punch to the adams apple will send any enviromental extremist packing in a hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcr23 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 word up. i'm running catless in my mazdaspeed. 18mpg holla. Not to be a dick but HP:Tonnage ratio puts that in a completely different class then the Sti/EVO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brick Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Your sti will still get like 15-17...even if you drive like a total jackass. Just wait until you do a downpipe and get a tune. Wanna talk about environmental friendly? Im running catless on my wrx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcr23 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 my supra is running at 17 psi right now Converted to single turbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members this is paul Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Yea, the suburb soccer mom's behind me probably love the smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greg apocalypse Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Being environmentally responsible is another good idea ravaged by extremists. Well said. Extremists are just as bad as jr high kids. They can't let anything live, they have to take it and ruin it. Once you see "their kind" in whatever it is, you know it's hit a downward spiral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members getglockd Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Not to be a dick but HP:Tonnage ratio puts that in a completely different class then the Sti/EVO not really.with a cobb AP, upgraded intercooler, intake, and cat delete i've had no issues outrunning both STis and evos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ComOp Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 That's a good point about the prius. I don't think I would ever like to be in an accident with one. I mean why would you want to bring in the added element of danger with battery acid?On top of that, a diesel focus slays the prius in fuel economy! Anytime we deal with a hybrid vehicle that has been involved in a traffic collision we have to have it towed to a dealership to have them inspect the batteries. It is a pain in the ass. But hey, at least they get an extra 10 miles per gallon, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members this is paul Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Anytime we deal with a hybrid vehicle that has been involved in a traffic collision we have to have it towed to a dealership to have them inspect the batteries. It is a pain in the ass. But hey, at least they get an extra 10 miles per gallon, right? Yea, and then when that battery dies after 10 years they are gonna need a new one. Estimated cost you ask? I've been hearing around $5,000. Sounds like a great deal to me:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NITROHOLIC Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 The {censored}ing Toyota Prius actually leaves a larger carbon footprint over its lifetime than a Hummer due to all the nasty {censored} involved in making its batteries. like those stupid coil light bulbs. have fun with mercury content in those dip{censored}s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcr23 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 atleast in a straight line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satannica Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 The octane content is kinda meaningless. I mean, USA car batteries put out 13.3v whilst euro ones are 12.1v. And octane content does make a difference, the amount of difference depends of course on the car! Eg it's hardly worth running 98 Shell Optimax on a clapped out 20 year old fiesta, similarly running supermarket brand 95 RON in a Mitusbishi Evo isn't going to give you a great performance experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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