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ZuluKilla8 · 11-24-2010, 08:41 AM

Right now I have the Vortech V3 with canned tune on a LS3 pushing 525 WHP, what if any gains would I see by filling up with some 100, 105 octane fuel? Any changes to the car need to be made?

lrc250 · 11-24-2010, 08:58 AM

Unless you plan to add timing to your tune then you are basically wasting your money on expensive fuel.

2010 SS RS · 11-24-2010, 09:10 AM

Bingo! exactly right in the above statement.

ZuluKilla8 · 11-24-2010, 09:15 AM

what I thought, grazi

jrpxxii · 11-24-2010, 10:33 AM

Depending on your driving habits and budget, you can see great benefits from running race fuel. I only run VP MS109 race fuel which is an oxygenated fuel and really allows me to see results with a specific race fuel tune. For majority of people this just isnt economical but I am only focused on extreme performance as I am an adrenaline junkie and my build isnt the normal modifications but race fuel does have its advantages and did I mention SMELL of race fuel? LOL

2SSCAMARO · 11-24-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ZuluKilla8

Right now I have the Vortech V3 with canned tune on a LS3 pushing 525 WHP, what if any gains would I see by filling up with some 100, 105 octane fuel? Any changes to the car need to be made?

For street driving only, do not waste your money. For a day at the track, a few gallons of 104 added to your tank can help in preventing the ECM from pulling timing when moderate detonation occurs because of running let's call it "stale or deficient fuel that has some lesser octane characteristics". By preventing the ECM from pulling timing, you are in essence gaining performance you otherwise would have lost.

Blitzman · 11-25-2010, 01:41 AM

Q16 smells delicious though...

speedster · 11-25-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jrpxxii

Depending on your driving habits and budget, you can see great benefits from running race fuel. I only run VP MS109 race fuel which is an oxygenated fuel and really allows me to see results with a specific race fuel tune. For majority of people this just isnt economical but I am only focused on extreme performance as I am an adrenaline junkie and my build isnt the normal modifications but race fuel does have its advantages and did I mention SMELL of race fuel? LOL

You would drink race fuel if they'd let you...

But yeah, all these guys have great advice. Race fuel/octane is only necessary if you are going to run aggressive timing or higher than normal boost levels.

Contrary to popular belief if you don't change your engine parameters you will actually LOSE horsepower running race fuel. My friends at C5Fest did that when they put in a bunch of 110 octane bought from SGMP between rounds but ended up not having enough time to go back to the pits and bump the timing. They slowed from an 11.1 to an 11.3. Oops.

2010 SS RS · 11-25-2010, 08:39 AM

mmmmmm the smell of race fuel is like bacon and pancakes in the morning to me....They need to make scratch and sniff or air fresheners with that glorious smell.

Blitzman · 11-25-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SS RS

mmmmmm the smell of race fuel is like bacon and pancakes in the morning to me....They need to make scratch and sniff or air fresheners with that glorious smell.

+1

Andro · 11-25-2010, 11:27 AM

"I love the smell of race fuel in the morning. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole race track. Smelled like victory."

speedster · 11-25-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SS RS

mmmmmm the smell of race fuel is like bacon and pancakes in the morning to me....They need to make scratch and sniff or air fresheners with that glorious smell.

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Originally Posted by Blitzman

+1

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Originally Posted by Andro

"I love the smell of race fuel in the morning. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole race track. Smelled like victory."

+10

11-24-2010, 08:41 AM	#1
ZuluKilla8 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 831	Race Fuel Right now I have the Vortech V3 with canned tune on a LS3 pushing 525 WHP, what if any gains would I see by filling up with some 100, 105 octane fuel? Any changes to the car need to be made? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Holley Hi-Ram Manifold,Custom grind boost cam,Vortech V-3,10Rib 3.47 Pully Airfilter Pipe Delete, 10 PSI, TSP LT Headers, Flowmaster Outlaws, Alky Control Meth Kit, PFADT 1.25, ZL1 Fuel Pump, DSS 1000HP axles, Mantic ER2 Clutch, Full BMR rear suspension drag pack upgrade. C6 Vette 18 rims with M/T 305 out back. COPO Hood Race Proven Motorsports tuned

11-24-2010, 08:58 AM	#2
lrc250 480 HP 2010 2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 325 View My Garage	Unless you plan to add timing to your tune then you are basically wasting your money on expensive fuel. __________________ Without data you are just another person with an opinion. 1100 :10/15/08 3000:3/2609 3300:4/18/09 3400 (broadcast)April 25, 2009 3800 (produced):May 4, 2009 #7470 4200 (Shipped): June 1, 2009 5000 (At Dealer) June 9,2009 374.9 rwhp & 371.7 rwtq - bone stock @ 85 deg.

11-24-2010, 09:10 AM	#3
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,106	Bingo! exactly right in the above statement. __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

11-24-2010, 09:15 AM	#4
ZuluKilla8 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 831	what I thought, grazi __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Holley Hi-Ram Manifold,Custom grind boost cam,Vortech V-3,10Rib 3.47 Pully Airfilter Pipe Delete, 10 PSI, TSP LT Headers, Flowmaster Outlaws, Alky Control Meth Kit, PFADT 1.25, ZL1 Fuel Pump, DSS 1000HP axles, Mantic ER2 Clutch, Full BMR rear suspension drag pack upgrade. C6 Vette 18 rims with M/T 305 out back. COPO Hood Race Proven Motorsports tuned

11-24-2010, 10:33 AM	#5
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	Depending on your driving habits and budget, you can see great benefits from running race fuel. I only run VP MS109 race fuel which is an oxygenated fuel and really allows me to see results with a specific race fuel tune. For majority of people this just isnt economical but I am only focused on extreme performance as I am an adrenaline junkie and my build isnt the normal modifications but race fuel does have its advantages and did I mention SMELL of race fuel? LOL __________________

11-25-2010, 01:41 AM	#7
Blitzman 173rd Paratrooper Drives: Summit White SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 152	Q16 smells delicious though... __________________ Jeramey - 715rwhp Vortech YSI - 10Rib CTS-V Dual Fuel Pumps American Racing Headers Thunder Racing Cam Walker Bullet Exhaust DSS 1400hp Axles Barton Industries Shifter ADM Boost/AFR Gauges

11-25-2010, 08:39 AM	#9
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,106	mmmmmm the smell of race fuel is like bacon and pancakes in the morning to me....They need to make scratch and sniff or air fresheners with that glorious smell. __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

11-25-2010, 11:27 AM	#11
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,213 View My Garage	"I love the smell of race fuel in the morning. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole race track. Smelled like victory." __________________

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