celi_wabbit

#1

Anyone out there that did a swap to a Red Top beams VVT-i can tell me if it takes Regular gas or Premium?

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richee3

#2

With a compression ration of 11.0:1, it definitely takes premium.

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BonzaiCelica

#3

yea ^^^ 93 octane at least, and nothing higher than 94 octane

I use 91 octane and it works fine (or so I think I dont hear any knocking, with a straight pipe its kinda hard to hear if it is )

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Apr 4, 2012 - 1:08 PM

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celi_wabbit

#4

Thanks guys, I was just trying to decide or make up my mind if I should go with a swap or stay stock for my DD.

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94 Celica GT - Project93 MR2 - Sold91 Celica Alltrac/GT4 -Sold95 Tacoma - DD

richee3

#5

BEAMS is great fun, perfect for a DD. The gas mileage I'm averaging is only slightly better than a 5S, though I'm sure it could be doing better. I doubt if BEAMS will be as much fun as your Alltrac, but if you've got the money, I definitely recommend the BEAMS for a DD.

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MidnightCelica20...

#6

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QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Apr 4, 2012 - 2:02 PM)

>93 octane at least, and nothing higher than 94 octane

lol.

hatchy_gt-s

#7

I run 87 every now and then(when 91 is 2 high) and it doesn't hurt. I get better milage, the only downside is it's a bit more hesitant on take offs if it's a manual.

richee3

#8

Hatchy, I had no idea you had a BEAMS.

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hatchy_gt-s

#9

Yarp did the swap last summer, kept havin issues with the 5S so i said f it and bought myself a front clip. Best buy EVA!!!

celi_wabbit

#10

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QUOTE (hatchy_gt-s @ Apr 6, 2012 - 1:34 PM)

>I run 87 every now and then(when 91 is 2 high) and it doesn't hurt. I get better milage, the only downside is it's a bit more hesitant on take offs if it's a manual.

Did you get any knock or small issues with running 87?



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QUOTE (richee3 @ Apr 4, 2012 - 8:42 PM)

>BEAMS is great fun, perfect for a DD. The gas mileage I'm averaging is only slightly better than a 5S, though I'm sure it could be doing better. I doubt if BEAMS will be as much fun as your Alltrac, but if you've got the money, I definitely recommend the BEAMS for a DD.

Yeah! the Alltrac is definitely much more fun, but I also love my 6th gen. The Allrac is just my weekend car which I am in the process of swapping it to 4th Gen Caldina 3S.

This post has been edited by celi_wabbit: Apr 7, 2012 - 3:33 PM

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hatchy_gt-s

#11

^ Nope the accel is just a bit sluggish on take off, no issues or knock

Outsider

#12

I have used 87 for a few a while now. The comp will re-tune to the new octane. I get no ping or knock. I do notice a small lag when I punch the gas. Other than that, I notice not much difference in octane.

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njccmd2002

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QUOTE (Outsider @ Apr 19, 2012 - 11:12 PM)

>I have used 87 for a few a while now. The comp will re-tune to the new octane. I get no ping or knock. I do notice a small lag when I punch the gas. Other than that, I notice not much difference in octane.

yup i made the mistake of filling with 87, no problems, but i liked it better with premium

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