Hey, I run optimax in my 1600 SSS and it runs fine, but ive noticed Bp Ultimate is a little bit better.. has more of a "avgas" feel to it ;)
Cameron.
>From: "Terry Rudd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: RE: head unleaded capable or not?
>Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 20:15:44 +1000
>
>Andrew,
>
>Yes I have run on Optimax since Super went LRP, it's quite a while now. I
>know my A87/V912 head was made in Japan and has steel valve seats though -
>i.e. I didn't just stick in ULP and hope for the best.
>
>regards
>Terry
>
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>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Andrew
>Greenbury
>Sent: Friday, 27 September 2002 12:00 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: head unleaded capable or not?
>
>
>Hi Andrew,
>
>Thanks for the info. Hmm thats not sounding promising then :(
>
>But it should be able to be run on Optimax though shouldnt it?
>Terry - you run an a87 head on Optimax dont you?
>
>Thanks for any info,
>
>Andrew
>
> > Andrew,
> > I have few a87 heads including one that came with a L18w motor from a
> > 720ute.The heads i have all have ally bronze inlet valve seats which are
> > apparently not suitable for unleaded.Ive never tried them out as ive
> > allways fitted steel seats to suit 44mm 280z valves.
> >
> > Andrew Greenbury wrote:
> >
> > > Hi everyone,
> > >
> > > I have been reading through the archives regarding which heads are
> > > unleaded capable, and it seems it may be best to ask the list for
> > > advice regarding my particular engine. The block is an L18W with a
> > > nissan japan stamped A87 head. Does this indicate it came from a
> > > 180BSSS, and is it unleaded capable, running with a 32/36
> > > downdraft webber?
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help,
> > > Andrew
> > >
> >
>
>
>
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