Gavthelad Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Throw me a friggin bone here!!!! I am looking to change the octane level on my recently purchased Supra TT (Jap import). I have spoken with a guy called Paul Whiffin from Whifbitz and he seems to think that I will need to spend about 1k to get it sorted!?! Does this sound about right? Can the Jap manu. standard ECU not be mapped? Are Whifbitz worth dealing with? Any help here would be hot:devil: Cheers The Lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Why are you resetting the octane level are you using some other aftermarket ECU on your j-spec machine?? I've got the MINES unit and it runs fine on Optimax...no changes and I run at up to 1.3bar without any real issues. Can you give us thespec of your PC to work out where to go from here? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Why, will he have to change his home computer as well to run on higher octane? For your £1k you will get a fully remapped ECU I believe, with plenty of features besides running high octane fuel to it's best effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 I have just bought a front spoiler and turbo boost gauge from him and he was very helpful on the phone to me previously. I think Paul usually knows what he's talking about. Just stick Optimax and millers in your tank like the rest of us. Mate looks like you have Veilside alloys same as me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 nice quiet entrance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavthelad Posted May 13, 2002 Author Share Posted May 13, 2002 Mate - you lost me after "I've got the...". As far as I know its a standard ECU - nothing extra. The reason I am looking to change the octane level is that a few friends of mine have had engine probs. running UK fuel (Super unleaded) through a Jap engine mapped for Jap fuel. How is yours set-up? If I dont need to I'd rather put that 1k towards some nice ICE:cool: :cool: However, if its worth me investing in some software/hardware so I can do it myself then I am all ears!!! Thanks for the reply The Lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Wasn't there a thread a few months back, where the conclusion (offered by Lord M, if i remember rightly) was that the petrol available in Japan was of the same octane level as here in the UK ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Originally posted by Martin F Wasn't there a thread a few months back, where the conclusion (offered by Lord M, if i remember rightly) was that the petrol available in Japan was of the same octane level as here in the UK ? I recall it was the same as Optimax at 98 RON. 100 RON was available at some garages but was not the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Originally posted by Martin F Wasn't there a thread a few months back, where the conclusion (offered by Lord M, if i remember rightly) was that the petrol available in Japan was of the same octane level as here in the UK ? Well there you go, problem solved. Gav, i would sort that out mate (ref your sig), looks like your Supe is nicking parts from your Renault 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Originally posted by Martin F Well there you go, problem solved. Gav, i would sort that out mate (ref your sig), looks like your Supe is nicking parts from your Renault 5 better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavthelad Posted May 13, 2002 Author Share Posted May 13, 2002 Originally posted by Martin F Well there you go, problem solved. Gav, i would sort that out mate (ref your sig), looks like your Supe is nicking parts from your Renault 5 Thanks for the help guys:D :D By the way - does know of any meets during the opening 2 weeks of June (will have to be around the England qualifying games though). The Lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Originally posted by Martin F Gav, i would sort that out mate (ref your sig), looks like your Supe is nicking parts from your Renault 5 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Speaking of politically correct... Nice avatar Richard! :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Originally posted by Gavthelad Throw me a friggin bone here!!!! I am looking to change the octane level on my recently purchased Supra TT (Jap import). Cheers The Lad To what level???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Originally posted by Matt Harwood Speaking of politically correct... Nice avatar Richard! :eek: Not setting my sites too high yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 GavtheLad Just stick Optimax (RON98-ish) + Millers Octane Booster (+1RONish) = RON99+ ish in your car and it will be most fine. A full tank of Optimax + Millers Octane booster = £57 ish. So there you are. I just saved you £943 already. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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