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Old 06-24-2009, 08:24 PM   #26
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Re: Octane Boosters?

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You have your timing at TDC???

That's zero
woops, around 6
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Old 06-24-2009, 08:50 PM   #27
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Re: Octane Boosters?

just run mid grade. It isn't that much money. Your carb may need optimized, but till then, just get the fuel it's asking for.
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Old 06-24-2009, 08:52 PM   #28
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just run mid grade. It isn't that much money. Your carb may need optimized, but till then, just get the fuel it's asking for.
that seems like the best thing to do. about 100 bucks to get to ohio.
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Old 06-24-2009, 09:44 PM   #29
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Re: Octane Boosters?

Use nitromethane
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Old 06-24-2009, 09:50 PM   #30
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Use nitromethane
Ha, i do have some 30% RC fuel(i love nitro's) but i dont know if my engine will like that to much.
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Old 06-24-2009, 09:53 PM   #31
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Ha, i do have some 30% RC fuel(i love nitro's) but i dont know if my engine will like that to much.
It would be fun while it lasted.
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