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      05-30-2020, 09:06 PM   #1
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Stg 2 Question

Hello, I just put BM3 93 oct. stg2, and catless DP, I would like to know if the upgrade intercooler and intake are necessary, or the stg2 does not require it
What do you think ?

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Hello, I just put BM3 93 oct. stg2, and catless DP, I would like to know if the upgrade intercooler and intake are necessary, or the stg2 does not require it
What do you think ?
Stage 2 only requires performance downpipes. The intake would be personal preference with tiny gains, the charge coolers would be beneficial on longer spirited runs.

I run stage 1 93oct but I think I'm going to downgrade to 91 because I'm kind of on the limit with the fuels in my area, only shell v power is enough. I'd rather have the option to put standard fuel in should I need to and not worry about giving it full beans.

Some people don't like bm3 but I can't help but think some people bend their rods because they don't always use the correct fuel for the tune. I'm only guessing here.

My point here is, make sure you can get 93 every time.
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Stage 2 only requires performance downpipes. The intake would be personal preference with tiny gains, the charge coolers would be beneficial on longer spirited runs.

I run stage 1 93oct but I think I'm going to downgrade to 91 because I'm kind of on the limit with the fuels in my area, only shell v power is enough. I'd rather have the option to put standard fuel in should I need to and not worry about giving it full beans.

Some people don't like bm3 but I can't help but think some people bend their rods because they don't always use the correct fuel for the tune. I'm only guessing here.

My point here is, make sure you can get 93 every time.
I have a quick flash stock tune (4 mins) should I not be able to get 99 octane but to be fair I have never needed it.

Would it not be easier to carry some octane booster for the times you cant get 99
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I have a quick flash stock tune (4 mins) should I not be able to get 99 octane but to be fair I have never needed it.

Would it not be easier to carry some octane booster for the times you cant get 99
The bm3 has quick flash option aswell but I dont have the wifi agent to go with it.

I never thought about octane booster, is it really that reliable?
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I have a quick flash stock tune (4 mins) should I not be able to get 99 octane but to be fair I have never needed it.

Would it not be easier to carry some octane booster for the times you cant get 99
The bm3 has quick flash option aswell but I dont have the wifi agent to go with it.

I never thought about octane booster, is it really that reliable?
Yes I use Millers EcoMax
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Yes I use Millers EcoMax
isn't that require more frequently spark plug change due to the possible results in an orange plug?
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      06-03-2020, 03:21 AM   #7
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isn't that require more frequently spark plug change due to the possible results in an orange plug?
I have no idea to be honest, do you have any links to where you read that?
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