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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
After reading your track comments, am I correct that you used your OEM street pads? Ouch, hope they're not ruined.
Looks like a tight circuit. How fast were you getting; I'm guessing 110-115?
You used an octane booster as a safeguard against knock. Given the favorable ambient temp, is it common for turbo engines to have predetonation problems when being used within their design parameters? Honest question - I've never owned a turbo. Strikes me as odd, however.
Thanks for the write up!
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Yeah, stock pads. No issues. I know numerous people that have done multiple track days with STIs on stock pads. I just wanted to see how the car does completely stock. Pads will be coming soon.
The thing with the EJs is that they're known for oil blow by, as are other turbo engines, but it's a common ordeal on these motors. When that oil gets through to the combustion chamber, it will effectively lower the octane rating, which can cause knock. So, I boosted the octane of the fuel. So, even if there is a little bit of blow by and it's causing the octane to drop slightly, it would still be considerably higher than 91.
I heard no pinging, and the car never felt hesitant or uneasy. Smooth, consistent power the entire day. The car is stock, so if there is any blow by, it's very VERY minimal. I check my oil every other fill up and there's still no sign of any oil being burned either, so the car is doing well. A catch can is also in its future though.