B bryesh Member Joined Mar 14, 2012 Sep 7, 2017 #1 Does anyone see any reason I can't run 87 octane with my stock turbo by disconnecting the wastegate rod? I have to evacuate the car because of the hurricane and there might not be any 93. Gas is getting hard to get. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk
Does anyone see any reason I can't run 87 octane with my stock turbo by disconnecting the wastegate rod? I have to evacuate the car because of the hurricane and there might not be any 93. Gas is getting hard to get. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk
John Larkin Sublime Master of Turbology Joined May 25, 2001 Sep 7, 2017 #2 Stay out of boost altogether. Loosen the rod as far as it will go and still stay on. Don't let anyone but you drive it.
Stay out of boost altogether. Loosen the rod as far as it will go and still stay on. Don't let anyone but you drive it.
SCOOBY DOO BASED CANADIAN PATRIOT!! Joined Feb 18, 2007 Sep 7, 2017 #3 Like John says...stay outta boost. You'll be fine.
precizion818 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 29, 2007 Sep 7, 2017 #4 Be safe... we are preparing for the storm up here as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
B bryesh Member Joined Mar 14, 2012 Sep 7, 2017 #5 You be safe too! I'm getting out of Dodge, going to Tennessee. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk
B bryesh Member Joined Mar 14, 2012 Sep 7, 2017 #6 Thanks for the replies, I'll be sure to render it incapable of making boost if I have to run the 87. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk
Thanks for the replies, I'll be sure to render it incapable of making boost if I have to run the 87. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk
John Larkin Sublime Master of Turbology Joined May 25, 2001 Sep 7, 2017 #7 Where in TN? That's where I am.
B bryesh Member Joined Mar 14, 2012 Sep 7, 2017 #9 Hendersonville more specifically. My brother is there so I'll be there until Tuesday at least. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk
Hendersonville more specifically. My brother is there so I'll be there until Tuesday at least. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk
John Larkin Sublime Master of Turbology Joined May 25, 2001 Sep 7, 2017 #10 Cool you will be directly across the lake from where I live.
B bryesh Member Joined Mar 14, 2012 Sep 7, 2017 #11 Oh great, is there anything I should see or so while I'm there? I'm likely to be in town a bit Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk
Oh great, is there anything I should see or so while I'm there? I'm likely to be in town a bit Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk
TurboTGuy Gray Beard Member TurboBuick.Com Supporter! Joined Sep 24, 2010 Sep 7, 2017 #12 No boost and you should be fine. well, with the car, anyway. Be sure to keep your safety in mind first, "stuff" can be replaced.
No boost and you should be fine. well, with the car, anyway. Be sure to keep your safety in mind first, "stuff" can be replaced.
B bryesh Member Joined Mar 14, 2012 Sep 8, 2017 #13 Thanks, I appreciate it. I'm not planning to be anywhere close to this storm! Just need to get my gn to higher ground inland. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk
Thanks, I appreciate it. I'm not planning to be anywhere close to this storm! Just need to get my gn to higher ground inland. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk