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So about a dozen friends and I are going to the drag strip next week to race each other. My '07 camry accelerates a lot better than my '95 did and I think I have a good chance against my friends (the track also provides handicaping). I normally run an 87 octane and regular oil (it's a lease otherwise I would use syn.)
Will going to a 93 at the pump or an even higher octane at the track add any noticeable advantage?
Is there any advantage for a K&N filter (just standard filter replacement) or a syn oil like Q's horse power boost or Mob1 Syn?
Thanks! I'll come back with some 1/4 times too.
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'95 Camry LE 2.2L Gold
Personally, I would run a mix of 3:1 CAM2 fuel. You could probably run a higher ratio...but with the assumed lackof precision of the amatuer mix...go for 3:1 to err on teh side of caution.
I have a K&N in my SE V6 and really don't notice a difference in acceleration. I am sure if it was coupled with exhaust and some other things to truly complete a stage 1 upgrade of additonal airflow in, airflow out, and better fuel mixture I would be telling a different story.
My wishlist:
TRD Exhaust (Borla mufflers)
Intake (When either Fujita or Sceptre get their $h!t together)
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Personally, I would run a mix of 3:1 CAM2 fuel. You could probably run a higher ratio...but with the assumed lackof precision of the amatuer mix...go for 3:1 to err on teh side of caution.
Actually it is a complete waste of time and money to put in any higher octane fuel than 93 into a car still utilizing the stock ecu. The higher the octane the fuel, the slower and cooler that it burns thus causing the car to run more rich than tuned from the factory. If the car runs too rich, you will actually loose horsepower so just use 93 octane and have a good time. If you want to get a better time, focus on your 60' time. Also, if you are using your street tires, make sure that you miss the burnout box and do not do a burnout. Street tires do not heat up like a drag radial or slick when a burnout is performed (you just burn off tread). Do you have a V6 or I4 and is it automatic or manual?
Actually it is a complete waste of time and money to put in any higher octane fuel than 93 into a car still utilizing the stock ecu. The higher the octane the fuel, the slower and cooler that it burns thus causing the car to run more rich than tuned from the factory. If the car runs too rich, you will actually loose horsepower so just use 93 octane and have a good time. If you want to get a better time, focus on your 60' time. Also, if you are using your street tires, make sure that you miss the burnout box and do not do a burnout. Street tires do not heat up like a drag radial or slick when a burnout is performed (you just burn off tread). Do you have a V6 or I4 and is it automatic or manual?
-Ryan
Good call...I haven't been on a drag trip in over 8 years in anything but a force fed car with aftermarket ECU...not a N/A.
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Good call...I haven't been on a drag trip in over 8 years in anything but a force fed car with aftermarket ECU...not a N/A.
Not a problem at all and the key is ECU. Now if you have a stock car (N/A or FI) but upgraded the ECU to a tunable/programable one, then you could run a higher ocatne fuel as long as you tune the car for the higher octane. Yes, you will not see significant gains on a stock motor compared to a built one but it will perform better than factory specifications.
My local Toyota dealership offers free Nitrogen Tire Service, I know that's what NASCAR requires of all tires used, does anyone know if that would help too?
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'07 Camry LE 2.4L Silver
'95 Camry LE 2.2L Gold
My local Toyota dealership offers free Nitrogen Tire Service, I know that's what NASCAR requires of all tires used, does anyone know if that would help too?
To be blunt, you have a stock automatic 4 cylinder . You are just wasting your money on these little things here and there that will not do a single thing for you at the track. Just go there and have fun and do not be disapointed with the times that you end up running.
My local Toyota dealership offers free Nitrogen Tire Service, I know that's what NASCAR requires of all tires used, does anyone know if that would help too?
Do it. It won't help your performance but nitrogen is superior to plain air.
You can't beat free, even if the benefit is minimal.
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. You are just wasting your money on these little things here and there that will not do a single thing for you at the track. Just go there and have fun and do not be disapointed with the times that you end up running.
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