Do I need a new tune? 93 to 92 octane

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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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Default Do I need a new tune? 93 to 92 octane

I am moving from FL to WA. My car was tuned for 93 octane and WA has 92. Should I get a new tune or use some octane booster 24/7?
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:30 PM
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no.

octane booster = crap, dont ever use it.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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Retune then? Even for just a 1 point different in octane?
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Luchini &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Retune then? Even for just a 1 point different in octane?</TD></TR></TABLE>

no need for retune.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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Are you sure? I would hate to find out the hard way if my engine detononates.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike93eh &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no need for retune.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Wrong.....
Did you ever consider elevation/IAT factors which his EMS may not compensate for ?
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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barometric pressure is a bitch
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mtber &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wrong.....
Did you ever consider elevation/IAT factors which his EMS may not compensate for ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

well then he needs to give more info.

but if youre worried about it, then just get it retuned. why even ask?
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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Hey no need for fighting. I was j/w cuz tuning is expensive. It was tuned in Delaware. Its a hondata s200 with a drag kit 14 psi, 350 whp.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Luchini &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was j/w cuz tuning is expensive. </TD></TR></TABLE>

and so is a new block..

just use 93 im sure if you look hard enough youll find some. hell, im in missouri and we have all the way up to 111 octane at the pump.

edit: just realized you moved. get it retuned.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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After I get back from deployment im a get it retuned. Itll give me an excuse to buy some more **** to. ill just stay out of boost when I drive back.
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