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Post by 440Gordy on Apr 1, 2012 20:16:42 GMT -7
I would like to go but as shown on my profile Im new to all this, so whats a MATS year event.. MATS used to stand for Mopars At The Strip, but has recently been changed to Moparty At The Strip. This is held at the Las Vegas Speedway Drag Strip. There are several events that happen including a car show, drag racing, swap meet, all kind of vendors, auto cross to name a few. Also there are several cruises organized with everyone converging in Vegas. The one that starts in Nephi normally include several people coming down from Canada and some where during the cruise they try to catch up with another group coming down from Colorado. The main focus is the drag racing and there are many classes of cars racing. I've never seen so many wheelies at one event! Here's a couple of videos to give you an idea. This is the cruise down last year. www.streetfire.net/video/mopower-cruise-2011-slc-to-vegas_2308789.htmHere one of the drags, this was from 2010; www.streetfire.net/video/mopars-at-the-strip-2010_2212413.htmHope this helps! |
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Post by Tanya on Apr 3, 2012 7:50:04 GMT -7
Should I put the stock tune back on before the drive will that help with gas mileage?
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Post by MoNoChRoMaTiC (Patrick) on Apr 3, 2012 8:01:37 GMT -7
Should I put the stock tune back on before the drive will that help with gas mileage? for sure! I plan on returning mine to stock, I do it for any major road trips! (unless you plan on showing off!) it saves some cash on gas and were definitely gonna need that! |
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Post by Tanya on Apr 3, 2012 8:35:19 GMT -7
I dont need to show off how much cash I can fork out in extra gas. LOL. Thanks Patrick ;D Its going to be like driving a turtle again.
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Post by 1sikcharger on Apr 3, 2012 8:37:19 GMT -7
Should I put the stock tune back on before the drive will that help with gas mileage? the truth I haven't seen a difference I managed to get 25mpg with the tune |
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Post by MoNoChRoMaTiC (Patrick) on Apr 3, 2012 9:06:08 GMT -7
Should I put the stock tune back on before the drive will that help with gas mileage? the truth I haven't seen a difference I managed to get 25mpg with the tune yeah mine isn't that different as long as I'm behaving myself, but running heavy footed I use much more on the tune! |
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Post by 440Gordy on Apr 3, 2012 20:21:03 GMT -7
the truth I haven't seen a difference I managed to get 25mpg with the tune yeah mine isn't that different as long as I'm behaving myself, but running heavy footed I use much more on the tune! The Mag will be driven down on the 93 Octane tune. As stated above just cruising I don't notice any difference in the gas mileage. I just think it's a pain in the neck to switch back and forth. |
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Post by Tanya on Apr 4, 2012 7:02:00 GMT -7
Well maybe I will keep mine on there I keep the pred in the car so if she seems to be sucking a lot of gas I can change it. I will be flying solo on this mission Mike leaves on Easter to California for work I was hoping they would cancel the TDY, but they didnt. Its all good I just need to have lots of caffine in me so I stay awake. LOL. I cant wait woo hoo
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Post by MoNoChRoMaTiC (Patrick) on Apr 4, 2012 12:12:05 GMT -7
yeah mine isn't that different as long as I'm behaving myself, but running heavy footed I use much more on the tune! The Mag will be driven down on the 93 Octane tune. As stated above just cruising I don't notice any difference in the gas mileage. I just think it's a pain in the neck to switch back and forth. where you getting 93 octane?  |
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Post by Tanya on Apr 4, 2012 12:53:03 GMT -7
We only have 91 around my place. Why you so special Gordy??  LOL |
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Post by 440Gordy on Apr 4, 2012 21:42:38 GMT -7
The Mag will be driven down on the 93 Octane tune. As stated above just cruising I don't notice any difference in the gas mileage. I just think it's a pain in the neck to switch back and forth. where you getting 93 octane? I don't mess around with 93, it's only 103 octane for my baby!!! ;D The car seems to run just fine with the 93 octane tune running 91 octane fuel. Someone told me that at this altitude 93 isn't needed as it is at lower altitudes, that's why it's not available here. There haven't been any pinging issues. At the dyno day that's the combo I ran on the dyno. Why you so special Gordy?? LOL Funny, my wife asks me that same question!  |
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Post by MoNoChRoMaTiC (Patrick) on Apr 4, 2012 21:56:59 GMT -7
where you getting 93 octane? I don't mess around with 93, it's only 103 octane for my baby!!! ;D The car seems to run just fine with the 93 octane tune running 91 octane fuel. Someone told me that at this altitude 93 isn't needed as it is at lower altitudes, that's why it's not available here. There haven't been any pinging issues. At the dyno day that's the combo I ran on the dyno. obviously lol! I would have for sure ya might get a slight ping that the sensors would have noticed on dyno day running her up on top like that but obviously it works! the custom tube bamachips originally sent me was 93 told him I only have 91 maybe I should jump on the laptop as I still have the 93 tune saved on it and load her into the Diablo and see what happens! Why you so special Gordy?? LOL Funny, my wife asks me that same question! |
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Post by ChallengeIT on Apr 4, 2012 22:42:07 GMT -7
You heard correct on the lack of need for 93 Oct at high altitude.
Since the air is not as dense, there is less chance of detonation and 93 Oct is just a waste of your dollar. Since increased advanced timing with 91 Oct at high altitude performs similarly as 93 Oct at lower altitudes.
I think one reason for the confusion is many think that higher octane means more power due to the fuel having more energy, this is not the case.
Gas as fuel will self detonate under compression, lower octane rated fuel detonates with less compression, higher octane detonates at higher compression.
Therefore the only way to benefit from higher octane fuel is to change the parameters of the engine to take advantage of this ability. There is more than one way to achieve this, that can be for another discussion.
The point is since our air is lighter at high elevation, compression is less compared to the same engine at sea level. I use the word compression here but actually it is the difference of pressure. That being said using 93 octane fuel at higher altitude without making some pretty major modifications will not benefit most production vehicles on the road today.
At least that's how I see it.
Maybe this should be on another thread.
Sorry to bable on.
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Post by ponch79 on Apr 5, 2012 5:37:03 GMT -7
where you getting 93 octane? I don't mess around with 93, it's only 103 octane for my baby!!! ;D The car seems to run just fine with the 93 octane tune running 91 octane fuel. Someone told me that at this altitude 93 isn't needed as it is at lower altitudes, that's why it's not available here. There haven't been any pinging issues. At the dyno day that's the combo I ran on the dyno. Why you so special Gordy?? LOL Funny, my wife asks me that same question! Hahaha lady's man |
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Post by Geezus on Apr 5, 2012 14:01:29 GMT -7
I am excited to be going on the cruise this year! I can't wait for April 12th!!
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LOL
