Stage 2 vs programmer
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Stage 2 vs programmer
Ok here's my question
Is it necesary to run 93 octane with a stage 2 kit?
I know gm says it is but gm says a lot of bs. I have looked everywhere and can't find a definitive answer.
The reason why this is a problem is the closest station that carries 93 is over an hour away. I have issues getting 91....
If I have to run 93 I'm going to be getting a programmer. I've been reading about trifecta but I'm clueless as to what would be best to go with.
Any help would be very appreciated
Is it necesary to run 93 octane with a stage 2 kit?
I know gm says it is but gm says a lot of bs. I have looked everywhere and can't find a definitive answer.
The reason why this is a problem is the closest station that carries 93 is over an hour away. I have issues getting 91....
If I have to run 93 I'm going to be getting a programmer. I've been reading about trifecta but I'm clueless as to what would be best to go with.
Any help would be very appreciated
No you do not need 93, yes you need 91.
Just a tune on your stock pulley will be nothing compared to a Stage Kit, the GM Stage kit also has a very rich tune while being very expensive. Your better off getting a kit from either OTTP or ZZP. More power for less cash, then get a real tune like trifecta.
Joel
Just a tune on your stock pulley will be nothing compared to a Stage Kit, the GM Stage kit also has a very rich tune while being very expensive. Your better off getting a kit from either OTTP or ZZP. More power for less cash, then get a real tune like trifecta.
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Awesome. Thanks.
I've been looking at the zzp stage 2 but from their site It doesn't seem like it has as much hp gain as the gm, I may have just misread it though.
I honestly have no idea what the car has done. I bought it used, the guy said it was stock but it only loses to a bolt-on ls1 by about a car from a 20 roll....
But back on topic, I'll be doing a stage 2 since you can run 91, either a gm or zzp, would you say trifecta would be the best tune to go with after? Or is there a better route?
I've been looking at the zzp stage 2 but from their site It doesn't seem like it has as much hp gain as the gm, I may have just misread it though.
I honestly have no idea what the car has done. I bought it used, the guy said it was stock but it only loses to a bolt-on ls1 by about a car from a 20 roll....
But back on topic, I'll be doing a stage 2 since you can run 91, either a gm or zzp, would you say trifecta would be the best tune to go with after? Or is there a better route?
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Awesome. Thanks.
I've been looking at the zzp stage 2 but from their site It doesn't seem like it has as much hp gain as the gm, I may have just misread it though.
I honestly have no idea what the car has done. I bought it used, the guy said it was stock but it only loses to a bolt-on ls1 by about a car from a 20 roll....
But back on topic, I'll be doing a stage 2 since you can run 91, either a gm or zzp, would you say trifecta would be the best tune to go with after? Or is there a better route?
I've been looking at the zzp stage 2 but from their site It doesn't seem like it has as much hp gain as the gm, I may have just misread it though.
I honestly have no idea what the car has done. I bought it used, the guy said it was stock but it only loses to a bolt-on ls1 by about a car from a 20 roll....
But back on topic, I'll be doing a stage 2 since you can run 91, either a gm or zzp, would you say trifecta would be the best tune to go with after? Or is there a better route?
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Exhaust is back to stock, what was on it sounded terrible. The intake I'm assuming is factory because me sc whine is pretty much inaudible but it doesnt fit the car right (it has wear spots from where the hood rubs on it) have never looked at the pulley though. I will be doing that in the morning.
Thanks for the advice. I'll look into the ottp
Thanks for the advice. I'll look into the ottp
Exhaust is back to stock, what was on it sounded terrible. The intake I'm assuming is factory because me sc whine is pretty much inaudible but it doesnt fit the car right (it has wear spots from where the hood rubs on it) have never looked at the pulley though. I will be doing that in the morning.
Thanks for the advice. I'll look into the ottp
Thanks for the advice. I'll look into the ottp
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