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with 87 octane , how much timing?

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Mustanggt108

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can i run 14* with 87 octane??
how much can i advance my timing with 87?

thank you
 
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I'd say run 91+ to advance your timing...detonation maybe an issue with 87...
 
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so it was kinda pointless buying the Xcal2.only for gear adjustement.since i wont advance timing , and performance tune , didnt really make that much of a difference
 
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No, not pointless... Do datalogging, learn about the adjustable parameters of your engine, tweak different settings... Learn and experiment
 

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If you have an auto, you can still adjust your shift points.
 

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upping your timing is fun i put mine on 16* with my steeda timing adjuster.. i run 93 octane and it runs damn nice
 
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