Magnuson Problem solved
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From: C5 Land
Re: Magnuson Problem solved (Dunat50)
Perhaps it´s something with the 2001-2002 cars?
Dunat50 and jfk c5 both have cars newer than 2001.
It seems to be less trouble with the cars 1997 - 2001...??
I really don´t hope so, since i will order a Magnuson for my 2002 C5.
(From LPE. )
Well, i hope and pray that my car will run without trouble after the Magnuson install.
:cheers: :cheers:
Dunat50 and jfk c5 both have cars newer than 2001.
It seems to be less trouble with the cars 1997 - 2001...??
I really don´t hope so, since i will order a Magnuson for my 2002 C5.
(From LPE. )
Well, i hope and pray that my car will run without trouble after the Magnuson install.
:cheers: :cheers:
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From: Saratoga CA
Re: Magnuson Problem solved (The Laplander)
This is on subject but a little off.
Ran a Thunderhill raceway, Friday, with the higher octane and the car ran great, Had many of the others there asking about the car and what was that sound. Other C5 owners wanted to know everything about the install to problems. The car gets noticed both by the hood and the unbeleivable sound it makes :thumbs: :thumbs:
The added performance is would it all. :cheers:
Ran a Thunderhill raceway, Friday, with the higher octane and the car ran great, Had many of the others there asking about the car and what was that sound. Other C5 owners wanted to know everything about the install to problems. The car gets noticed both by the hood and the unbeleivable sound it makes :thumbs: :thumbs:
The added performance is would it all. :cheers:
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From: Saratoga CA
Re: Magnuson Problem solved (vetterdstr)
I don't think I will run at Sears Point on the 19th & 20th but I am definitely going to be there. I have run with NCRC for the last couple of time and would like to see how speed ventures runs their events. My pocket book can only handle so much track time. Besides I have a tire problem now that may not be completely fixed by then.
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From: Auburn Hills MI
Re: Magnuson Problem solved (Dunat50)
Just a note, that octane additive is worthless.
It adds only very small portions of octane to the system on the order of .8, not the 8 points it claims.
If you want a real additive try buying some Xylene or Toulene, available at Home Depot or most paint stores.
Xylene is 117 octane, Toulene is 114 octane....both are dangerous to handle, Toulene being very carsiniginic.
The formula is:
X Gallons of Y Octane +X Gallons of Y Octane/Total Gallons
So 3 gallons of Xylene is 351 and 10 Gallons of 91 is 910, total is 1261 divided by 13 total gallons is a total of 97 octane gas.
Won't hurt anything, I ran it as a precautiojn for a while we were determining octane requirements. Its good because you can mix down the gas and see where you knock is starting.
It adds only very small portions of octane to the system on the order of .8, not the 8 points it claims.
If you want a real additive try buying some Xylene or Toulene, available at Home Depot or most paint stores.
Xylene is 117 octane, Toulene is 114 octane....both are dangerous to handle, Toulene being very carsiniginic.
The formula is:
X Gallons of Y Octane +X Gallons of Y Octane/Total Gallons
So 3 gallons of Xylene is 351 and 10 Gallons of 91 is 910, total is 1261 divided by 13 total gallons is a total of 97 octane gas.
Won't hurt anything, I ran it as a precautiojn for a while we were determining octane requirements. Its good because you can mix down the gas and see where you knock is starting.
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From: Graham, Texas
Re: Magnuson Problem solved (Dunat50)
What injectors are you using?
Lingenfelter lists properly sized injectors on their site but it looks like Magna doesnt' say you need different injectors. What gives?
D.
Lingenfelter lists properly sized injectors on their site but it looks like Magna doesnt' say you need different injectors. What gives?
D.
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From: C5 Land
Re: Magnuson Problem solved (NoOne)
Just a note, that octane additive is worthless.
It adds only very small portions of octane to the system on the order of .8, not the 8 points it claims.
If you want a real additive try buying some Xylene or Toulene, available at Home Depot or most paint stores.
It adds only very small portions of octane to the system on the order of .8, not the 8 points it claims.
If you want a real additive try buying some Xylene or Toulene, available at Home Depot or most paint stores.
But i have a question..
I went to the paint store today asking for Xylene and Toulene, but the sales guy who also races a lot told me that i would probably also need something "lubricating" because Xylene and Toulene are very "dry" substances.
What do you guys think? Bensene perhaps?
Anyone with knowledge and experience?
:cheers:
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From: Colesville MD
Re: Magnuson Problem solved (ZR-1DUDE)
What injectors are you using?
Lingenfelter lists properly sized injectors on their site but it looks like Magna doesnt' say you need different injectors. What gives?
D.
Lingenfelter lists properly sized injectors on their site but it looks like Magna doesnt' say you need different injectors. What gives?
D.
Greg
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From: I am a Mog
Re: Magnuson Problem solved (The Laplander)
Just a note, that octane additive is worthless.
It adds only very small portions of octane to the system on the order of .8, not the 8 points it claims.
If you want a real additive try buying some Xylene or Toulene, available at Home Depot or most paint stores.
Super Idea! :thumbs:
But i have a question..
I went to the paint store today asking for Xylene and Toulene, but the sales guy who also races a lot told me that i would probably also need something "lubricating" because Xylene and Toulene are very "dry" substances.
What do you guys think? Bensene perhaps?
Anyone with knowledge and experience?
:cheers:
It adds only very small portions of octane to the system on the order of .8, not the 8 points it claims.
If you want a real additive try buying some Xylene or Toulene, available at Home Depot or most paint stores.
Super Idea! :thumbs:
But i have a question..
I went to the paint store today asking for Xylene and Toulene, but the sales guy who also races a lot told me that i would probably also need something "lubricating" because Xylene and Toulene are very "dry" substances.
What do you guys think? Bensene perhaps?
Anyone with knowledge and experience?
:cheers:
There are many people out there running pump gas with no problem. Have someone tune it correctly before putting such "raw" types of fuel in your car. "Pinging" or otherwise, pre-detonation is caused by several things:
BOOST + FUEL + IGNITION TIMING all have an affect on whether an engine "pings" or not under hard acceleration.
Trust me, unless you have a chassis dyno and LS1 Edit, you'd save yourself lots of time by taking it to a reputable tuner.
