 Red Top Beams Question? |
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 Apr 4, 2012 - 12:05 PM
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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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Apr 4, 2012 - 12:25 PM
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With a compression ration of 11.0:1, it definitely takes premium.
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Apr 4, 2012 - 1:02 PM
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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  )
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Apr 4, 2012 - 7:48 PM
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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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Apr 4, 2012 - 8:42 PM
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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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Apr 5, 2012 - 8:08 PM
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QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Apr 4, 2012 - 2:02 PM)  93 octane at least, and nothing higher than 94 octane lol. |
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Apr 6, 2012 - 1:34 PM
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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.
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Apr 6, 2012 - 1:53 PM
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Hatchy, I had no idea you had a BEAMS.
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Apr 6, 2012 - 2:01 PM
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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!!!
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Apr 7, 2012 - 3:30 PM
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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? 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 -------------------- 94 Celica GT - Project
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Apr 9, 2012 - 10:08 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '07 From covington, KY Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (77%) |
^ Nope the accel is just a bit sluggish on take off, no issues or knock
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Apr 19, 2012 - 11:12 PM
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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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Apr 20, 2012 - 6:30 AM
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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 -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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