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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 10:34 AM
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Old man put 90 octane in my 7

I went home on leave, and while there my dad confessed to putting 90 octane in my car. He is keeping it while I'm in the marines. I jumped his *** and told him never to do that **** again. He's such a cheap ***. I don't think there was any adverse effects. Scared the **** out of me.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 10:40 AM
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Take the keys next time you leave.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:32 AM
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Tell him to give you a $3000.00 deposit to cover a new engine, or choke off the extra 10 cents a gallon for premium.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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Now tell him to spend $5 more for the octane boost.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:51 AM
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more than likely it'll be fine.

heck, all we get max is 91.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 12:11 PM
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go put some c16 in his car while he watches and tell him its coolaid
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 12:46 PM
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Main thing, tell him not to maintain high boost. It'll run fine even with 87 as long as it's not taken into boost.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 01:34 PM
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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Originally posted by neofreak
more than likely it'll be fine.

heck, all we get max is 91.
yeah, same here.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 02:38 PM
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I don't like taking chances. The highest we get is 92. My 17 year old brother is now the caretaker. He's scared to drive it, so I think it'll be okay.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 02:40 PM
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better becareful.. he says he scared but one day hes going to take it out and wreck it.. stupid kids
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 02:45 PM
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mix C16 and youll be fine

that or just run the tank with out goign in to boost
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 02:53 PM
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better becareful.. he says he scared but one day hes going to take it out and wreck it.. stupid kids
I let him drive it with me in the passengers seat. He shifts at 3K or 3.5K everytime. I wish I could stand to drive like him.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 02:57 PM
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haha, every kid does that when some adult or somone in authority over them is in the car.. belive me i know from experience.. i was a kid once ;P
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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He did the same when him and his friend swiped the keys and took it for a spin. I did the same with my dad's mercedes. I knew better than to beat on it.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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Damn California and it's 91!
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 05:44 PM
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take the intercooler hose with you.

"boost leak"
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 05:48 PM
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One reason why a Power FC kicks ***.

Step 1: Set Rev Limiter for 3000 rpms.

Step 2: Put Commander in zip lock bag, then in Ruck Sack.

Step 3: Deploy with Commander.

Step 4: Mount it in HMMWV and pretend like you are keeping tabs on boost and water temp whilst screaming through the streets of Baghdad.

Problem solved
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One reason why a Power FC kicks ***.

Step 1: Set Rev Limiter for 3000 rpms.

Step 2: Put Commander in zip lock bag, then in Ruck Sack.

Step 3: Deploy with Commander.

Step 4: Mount it in HMMWV and pretend like you are keeping tabs on boost and water temp whilst screaming through the streets of Baghdad.

Problem solved
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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Im gonna run 87 octain from rotten robby and run 14 psi next fill up.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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Originally posted by GoodfellaFD3S
One reason why a Power FC kicks ***.

Step 1: Set Rev Limiter for 3000 rpms.

Step 2: Put Commander in zip lock bag, then in Ruck Sack.

Step 3: Deploy with Commander.

Step 4: Mount it in HMMWV and pretend like you are keeping tabs on boost and water temp whilst screaming through the streets of Baghdad.

Problem solved
Thats just beautiful.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 10:40 PM
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94 Petro Canada, 94 Chevron, 92 Esso.

When i fill up i usualy try to make it at a Chevron or Petro Canada.

Y is it that california has only 91?
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 10:41 PM
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Originally posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Step 4: Mount it in HMMWV and pretend like you are keeping tabs on boost and water temp whilst screaming through the streets of Baghdad.

Problem solved
Now we know how you kept your patience in Baghdad.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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just out of curiosity, what problems will a car have with 87 octane with 10psi for about a year???? i was arguing with someone but couldnt think of long term reasons
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