+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: RB25 on C16?

  1. #1
    GTRCer
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    Toronto
    Posts
    1,562

    RB25 on C16?

    Anyone ever run a tuned RB20/RB25 on C16? Was the difference notable/worth it? Wondering also if the car has to be retuned to run C16 as opposed to pump?
    Because race car.

  2. #2
    GTRCer Zacho's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Edmonton
    Posts
    535
    Quote Originally Posted by MKIV View Post
    Anyone ever run a tuned RB20/RB25 on C16? Was the difference notable/worth it? Wondering also if the car has to be retuned to run C16 as opposed to pump?

    I have used C16 and ms109. I prefer ms109 due to cost, being oxygenated & availability where I am. It depends what is "worth it" to you. A tank of ms109 cost me about 3.7x what it costs on pump. It is not cheap, not something you want to waste when its in the tank. But you can be much more aggressive with timing and really crank up the boost.

    You absolutely should make the adjustments for the fuel. If you don't you are not reaping the benefits and you may as well have just put pump gas in the tank.

  3. #3
    GTRCer
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Fort Erie
    Posts
    764
    Only cause "race" costs way too much, wouldnt it be more economical to run Water/Meth injection. Run it all the time and save on gas!!!

  4. #4
    GTRCer Skym's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    South
    Posts
    6,701
    C16 = o2 sensor failure. E85 if you can get it at the pump.

    With ECU tune, 98 / E85 mix, roughly 50hp gain on RB20DET at same boost level (before is post 272 and after is post 276) -

    http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/for.../page__st__260

    On an unopened RB25DET, up to 400rwkw / 536.4rwhp is possible with E85 and have to change oil to match (I think someone mentioned running Motul oil, but double check that with an E85 expert).
    Last edited by Skym; 01-23-2012 at 03:45 AM.
    The most epic signature ever "epic".

    Yes, indeed, Let's Roll, (Yes, Let's ride the automobile)

  5. #5
    GTRCer
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    Toronto
    Posts
    1,562
    Is E85 cheaper than C16? I'm not familiar with any of this sorry.

    Is Water/Meth cheaper than a higher octane tune?
    Because race car.

  6. #6
    GTRCer Zacho's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Edmonton
    Posts
    535
    Quote Originally Posted by MKIV View Post
    Is E85 cheaper than C16? I'm not familiar with any of this sorry.

    Is Water/Meth cheaper than a higher octane tune?
    E85 is at very few stations across Canada. When I checked early last year it was 4. May as well rule that out.

    Race fuel requires a tune, so does water meth. Water meth requires spending the money on the tune and all the associated equipment, but it is dirt cheap to run.

    Weigh your options, consider what your car is used for, and look at cost/availability to decide what to use.

  7. #7
    GTRCer gtrjon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    vancouver
    Posts
    1,897
    simple answer: track car run race fuel street car pump with meth. not that complicated
    1991 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R:512awhp @ 18psi on rgs dyno

+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 4
    Last Post: 06-13-2011, 11:25 PM
  2. WTB: RB25 brake pads, Rb25 radiator hose.
    By morhart in forum Want to Buy
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 09-01-2010, 03:40 PM
  3. differences between stagea rb25 and ecr33 rb25
    By kdwebber in forum General Skyline Discussion
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 01-09-2008, 05:37 PM
  4. wtb rb25 cross member/rb25 tranny
    By jdm_dreamz in forum Want to Buy
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 02-14-2007, 08:28 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts