Couple of Noobish Questions

[dashtz69]

1. I think my boost is running too high, 15psi, (and the car is pulling timing), so I want to try adding something to my fuel next time I go to the track. Does that octane booster stuff work, or should I just add a gallon or two of my Dad's race fuel to the car.

2. How the hell do you get the drivers side headlight out? I took out the bolts i could see and nothing happened, or is there an easy way to take those clamps off that hold the cover to the assembly?

3. Whats a good psi to run in my front tires for the track?

Sorry for the noob questions, but I was just out working on my car and these popped into my head. And I can't search because my rims are just sitting out there waiting to be taken. So I came in and typed this up real quick. Thanks

 

[1993eclipseGS]

1)stock boost on a 2g is 11-12psi. may vary, Depending if you did the free mods?different bov? k&n? uicp? then it could be around what you are at, From what I have read.

2) http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49916&highlight=headlight+removal (copy and paste the link!)

3)personal preferece, mess with the tire psi until you find what you like.

Rob.

 

[dashtz69]

Yes I have the UIP, intake and filter, and a Greddy Type-S. My gauge is reading 15 psi, but my car feels like it accelerates faster at part throttle when I am only getting to around 13 psi. I only get 91 octane around here, so I thought 15 might be a little high, and wanted to know if that octane booster might help when I go to the track. Thanks

 

[jl98]

please don't put octane boosters in your car. octane boosters are measured in points. one point actually equals .1 actual octane increase. they are an absolute ripoff. i suggest running a mixture of toulene (sp?) with your gas for actual octane increase. check out http://members.shaw.ca/ and it will answer your octane booster questions and i believe they also have charts for proper mixing. just be sure that you put the fuel that you want to run on race day in your car a few days before the race so it gives your ecu a chance to "learn" and adjust to the new fuel. it will help alot more with advancing your timing than just splashing it in right before you go. and i believe our cars will advance the timing all the way up to 116 octane, but don't quote me on that.

 

[jl98]

whoa. nevermind. don't click on that link. what the hell is that? sorry it was supposed to be a page answering fuel questions. if you'd like, i will find the correct webpage for you tomorrow and post it. oops.