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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 06:34 AM
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Race Fuel

Has anyone had problems with their stock cat due to running a lot of race fuel? The reason I ask is b/c a friend of mine with a lightning had to replace all 4 cats due to running race fuel, very expensive! Any insight is appreciated! -- Johan
 
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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as long as you dont run LEADED fuel you should be fine. I run 100 - 101 in my car at the track and no problems...the car loves it ! Leaded fuel will kill your cats in no time flat !!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 07:16 AM
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Agreed
 
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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Thanks!!!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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and leaded fuel will kill your 02 sensor even if you don't have a cat...
 
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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I can get up to 104 octane unleaded at tracks...

and 100 locally, but be prepared to pay and pay!

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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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try running "import fuel" or c16 or c23... the price of those will make your MINI jaws hit the FLOOR!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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Whats a cat?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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It's like a dog...

Originally Posted by not-so-rednwhitecooper
Whats a cat?
but goes "Meow" instead of "Woof"

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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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and 100 locally, but be prepared to pay and pay!

Matt
yea $5 for 100 and $7 a gal for 104 (un-leaded) -- Johan
 
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