Optimax is 98 RON from memory
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From: Luke Clough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2000 4:10 AM
Subject: Re: Jap import engines questions
> Dave,
> 147kw is the same output as the current s14 200sx we get here, the 180kw
s15 is
> the higher spec Type R version with a six speed. The literature that I
have
> seen only shows the 147kw with 5 speed coming here. Although the nissan
> australia web site shows the coming s15 as having a six speed, the papers
have
> reported it as a 5 speed?
> I think optimax is pretty close to if not more than 100 RON. Premium
unleaded
> is 96-97 RON from memory so it would have to be higher to justify the
price. In
> any case the computer should back the timing off to avoid pinging on lower
RON
> fuels.
>
> Luke Clough
>
> David Andrews wrote:
>
> > G'day All,
> >
> > I have a question about import S15 SR20DET's. The jap-spec/tuned S15 is
> > rated at bout 187kW running on 100RON fuel. Nissan are releasing the
> > aus-spec/tuned S15 soon and its supposedly rated to 147kW running 95RON
> > fuel. Now what I am wondering is if I import the jap-spec S15 and run it
on
> > 95RON fuel will I be likely to only be getting 147kW out of it or will I
> > just get a lot of detonation or a combination of these?
> > What I am really after is an engine that will give me around the 180ish
kW
> > mark in stock trim, meaning no reduced engine life. So if i get the S15
> > 147kW engine I won't be getting this performance but it'll be safe. But
if
> > I get the S15 187kW engine then it'll be trying to go hard but will be
> > dying in the arse from the crappy fuel we've got?
> > Comments/suggestions?
> >
> > Dave
>
>
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