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    gas requirements for turbo

    I would like to know what every one uses for gas.. Are you guys running boost controller that allows you to turn down the boost for 87 then back up for 91 ?? and or using meth/water injection to control detonation? I'm thinking I will have tuner go with a conservative timing amount regardless.
    Or is there someway to switch between more than one "tune" like we could in the diesel world?? EFI Live even has a rotary switch that you can switch between different tunes (hp levels).. Any thoughts
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigShow1066 View Post
    I would like to know what every one uses for gas.. Are you guys running boost controller that allows you to turn down the boost for 87 then back up for 91 ?? and or using meth/water injection to control detonation? I'm thinking I will have tuner go with a conservative timing amount regardless.
    Or is there someway to switch between more than one "tune" like we could in the diesel world?? EFI Live even has a rotary switch that you can switch between different tunes (hp levels).. Any thoughts
    Big fuel pump, nice size injectors. Running 93 octane all the time, with a meth pump and a single nozzle spraying at/after 2-3lbs..
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    What fuel pump u running David?

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    Wanting info on turbos yet uses 87 octane in same topic
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    im not lookin to put down the most horsepower i can... Im just wnating to step it up , make it fun to drive. I'd just like to hear from guys that have experience
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    I would say don't run 87 if you are boosted. Seriously what is the extra 20 cents to you? Running pump 91-93 is a basic thing you should be doing. Minimum to go boosted you will need bigger Fuel pump, and injectors.
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    Quote Originally Posted by o2camaross View Post
    What fuel pump u running David?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigShow1066 View Post
    im not lookin to put down the most horsepower i can... Im just wnating to step it up , make it fun to drive. I'd just like to hear from guys that have experience
    There's plenty of experience


    Spends thousands to save pennies .....doesn't make sense or to risk the motor
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quik View Post
    There's plenty of experience


    Spends thousands to save pennies .....doesn't make sense or to risk the motor
    Exactly what he said...
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