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Apex Motorsports · 01-29-2015, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sigelitest

is this still a issue with the 2014?

Yes.

ZiG · 01-31-2015, 10:39 PM

So, maybe a stupid question but do you guys figure there's a way to tell what map you are in from the OBDII data? Ignition timing at idle etc?

FASTDIESEL · 02-01-2015, 06:07 PM

No placebo effect for me. Pulled fuses overnight and picked up 5 MPH in 1/4 mile trap speed! Similar conditions. NO OTHER CHANGES. See time slips in another forum.

Muscle Car Memories · 02-01-2015, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FASTDIESEL

No placebo effect for me. Pulled fuses overnight and picked up 5 MPH in 1/4 mile trap speed! Similar conditions. NO OTHER CHANGES. See time slips in another forum.

Did it to my 2014 SS, didnt do s**t, havent tried it on my 1LE but I dont beleive it personally...

SquawkVFR · 02-03-2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Memories

Did it to my 2014 SS, didnt do s**t, havent tried it on my 1LE but I dont beleive it personally...

Did you stop to think maybe your car has never had lower octane fuel in it, having never needing resetting with the fuse pull, you didn't feel a power increase because you've had the correct power the entire time?

Muscle Car Memories · 02-03-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SquawkVFR

Did you stop to think maybe your car has never had lower octane fuel in it, having never needing resetting with the fuse pull, you didn't feel a power increase because you've had the correct power the entire time?

Im fairly certain GM didnt put 93 octane in my Camaro when it was built and I am also fairly certain that the dealer didnt put 93 octane in it when I purchased it. Dealers (most) only put 87 octance because its cheaper unless a customer demands 93 octane if available. The fuse pull doesnt work simple as that.

Apex Motorsports · 02-03-2015, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Memories

Im fairly certain GM didnt put 93 octane in my Camaro when it was built and I am also fairly certain that the dealer didnt put 93 octane in it when I purchased it. Dealers (most) only put 87 octance because its cheaper unless a customer demands 93 octane if available. The fuse pull doesnt work simple as that.

Ok, if you say so.

ZiG · 02-03-2015, 09:01 PM

I'm still thinking there must be a way to empirically verify this.. do a run, log timing, pull fuses, do another run and compare?

trans665 · 02-03-2015, 11:12 PM

it works.......and u can feel the difference...both of my l99 and ls3 cars use mostly reg gas.....track time I do this.....5mph+ 1/4 mile times

Apex Motorsports · 02-04-2015, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ZiG

I'm still thinking there must be a way to empirically verify this.. do a run, log timing, pull fuses, do another run and compare?

It is easily verifiable. Its part of the factory tuning. Plug in and check it out. Or call up any competent 5th Gen Camaro tuner and ask them about what they do with the low octane table when they tune. It is there to protect your engine if you get bad fuel.

ZiG · 02-04-2015, 02:48 PM

Yeah I get that, I just want to know if I could plug in and see which table it's currently in?

Apex Motorsports · 02-11-2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ZiG

Yeah I get that, I just want to know if I could plug in and see which table it's currently in?

If you have the correct equipment.

Muscle Car Memories · 02-11-2015, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

Ok, if you say so.

Im still very skeptical but im gonna try it on my 1LE which I havent did. I tried it on my 2014 SS and couldnt tell a difference but it could just me because I dont drive my cars hard enough to maybe even see a difference. So im gonna give it another shot this weekend and see what happens, hell it cant hurt to try and see what happens I suppose.

Apex Motorsports · 02-12-2015, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Memories

Im still very skeptical but im gonna try it on my 1LE which I havent did. I tried it on my 2014 SS and couldnt tell a difference but it could just me because I dont drive my cars hard enough to maybe even see a difference. So im gonna give it another shot this weekend and see what happens, hell it cant hurt to try and see what happens I suppose.

Exactly. If your car is not on the low octane fuel map you will not notice a difference because it doesn't need to be done. If your car has dropped to the low octane fuel map you will notice a major improvement in performance. It is what it is. No one is attempting to sell some new unheard of product to anyone so I can't understand the skepticism of some on this topic. We are simply passing on technical information that will help some people enjoy their car more.

02-01-2015, 06:07 PM	#101
FASTDIESEL Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 SLP Cosmetics Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 382 View My Garage	No placebo effect for me. Pulled fuses overnight and picked up 5 MPH in 1/4 mile trap speed! Similar conditions. NO OTHER CHANGES. See time slips in another forum. __________________ 13.244 @ 104.91 100% stock (#17). Now - Mike Norris catch can. 245/50/19 Firestone Wingfoot A/S on LT2 black powder coated rims (square). 1 7/8" Speed-Engineering LTH, off road pipes, tune. Now 12.93 @ 109.13.

02-03-2015, 11:12 PM	#107
trans665 Drives: 2013 2ss Join Date: May 2011 Location: corpus christi Posts: 488	it works.......and u can feel the difference...both of my l99 and ls3 cars use mostly reg gas.....track time I do this.....5mph+ 1/4 mile times __________________ 2013 auto ss..full bmr suspension..3800 stall...s475 turbocharger on 16 psi with 150 nitrous outlet plate...,BTR stage 3 turbo cam.....100% Methanol injection....LY6 6.0 iorn block ...

01-31-2015, 10:39 PM	#100
ZiG Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 173	So, maybe a stupid question but do you guys figure there's a way to tell what map you are in from the OBDII data? Ignition timing at idle etc?

02-03-2015, 09:01 PM	#106
ZiG Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 173	I'm still thinking there must be a way to empirically verify this.. do a run, log timing, pull fuses, do another run and compare?

02-04-2015, 02:48 PM	#109
ZiG Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 173	Yeah I get that, I just want to know if I could plug in and see which table it's currently in?