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Old 03-14-2007, 09:49 PM
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i am running a ls/vtec just built ...
according to http://www.zealautowerks.com/ my comp rat is 12.61:1 of coarse im goin to get a tune but for break in period and then on what octane should i use ? can i run like 93 and octane booster(does that really work) or mix gas and race gas ?? i also heard with the 10%ethanol 93oct is really like 91oct?
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Run 93.

Check plugs accordingly.

Get tuned ASAP.

BTW. What pistons are you using?

Also. Gas has had ethanol in it for years...
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Ive had no problems at all running the 93 with 10% ethanol. Id say run 93, you could get a map for race, or a race/pump mix.
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ls block pr3 b16 pistons on ls rods built grs head shaved 10 thousanths
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i cant get a tune till i break in at least 1000 miles!
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