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87 Octane on TC Engine.


Haywire6000

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So I am going to swap in a 88 TC engine into my Ranger. I have that sorted out for the most part. The only question I have right now it that for the "premium"/"regular" fuel switch. On regular I know it drops boost to 10 ish PSI. My question is the regular mode made for 87? I can't find a definitive answer. Also I plan on running the factory waste gate and what not so the computer will be managing the boost.
 


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Are you using the factory knock sensor? If so you will be fine. Gas is cheap- run premium through it.
 

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As of know the knock sensor will be hooked up. I'm just thinking that for long trips it would be cheaper. Also I don't all those ponies constantly :).
 

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I've done it and it runs fine, they do prefer premium though.
 

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