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leon1982 · Jun 9th, 2005, 08:53 AM

Hi guys,

I posted a thread regarding upgrading my complete ignition system to PILO (coil packs, spark plugs and the wires). What I'm now concerning about is the combination of the upgrade the fuel I;m using. Here, in Australia, I'm using Shell Optimax (which, I think, has 98 octane). Will this have any negative effect on the engine?

please forgive me if this question sounds stupid. I'm not a technically savvy person.

I'd appreciate your suggestions and opinions.

obehave · Jun 9th, 2005, 12:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by leon1982

Hi guys,

I posted a thread regarding upgrading my complete ignition system to PILO (coil packs, spark plugs and the wires). What I'm now concerning about is the combination of the upgrade the fuel I;m using. Here, in Australia, I'm using Shell Optimax (which, I think, has 98 octane). Will this have any negative effect on the engine?

please forgive me if this question sounds stupid. I'm not a technically savvy person.

I'd appreciate your suggestions and opinions.

No.
All the kit will do is slightly improve spark quality. That will make no difference as far as what fuel you use.

leon1982 · Jun 10th, 2005, 01:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

No.
All the kit will do is slightly improve spark quality. That will make no difference as far as what fuel you use.

Thanks mate
I can place the order now then

leon1982 · Jun 13th, 2005, 12:53 AM

As you know, PILO ignition upgrade includes U-tipped spark plugs (by Accel, if I'm not mistaken). Are they better than NGK Iridium? Do you reckon I should get the Iridium instead?

obehave · Jun 13th, 2005, 01:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by leon1982

As you know, PILO ignition upgrade includes U-tipped spark plugs (by Accel, if I'm not mistaken). Are they better than NGK Iridium? Do you reckon I should get the Iridium instead?

My personal opinion would be to get the Iridiums. They are quite a bit more expensive though.

pocketrocketowner · Jun 13th, 2005, 11:09 AM

Either plug is OK and so is the standard one. You can spend a lot on plugs and you will not see any difference, on the street anyway.......

Jun 9th, 2005, 08:53 AM	#1
leon1982 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Local Time: 02:36 AM Posts: 316 Offline	PILO Ignition upgrade with 98 octane fuel Hi guys, I posted a thread regarding upgrading my complete ignition system to PILO (coil packs, spark plugs and the wires). What I'm now concerning about is the combination of the upgrade the fuel I;m using. Here, in Australia, I'm using Shell Optimax (which, I think, has 98 octane). Will this have any negative effect on the engine? please forgive me if this question sounds stupid. I'm not a technically savvy person. I'd appreciate your suggestions and opinions.

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leon1982 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Local Time: 02:36 AM Posts: 316 Offline	one quck question As you know, PILO ignition upgrade includes U-tipped spark plugs (by Accel, if I'm not mistaken). Are they better than NGK Iridium? Do you reckon I should get the Iridium instead?

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Jun 9th, 2005, 12:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 12:36 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by leon1982 Hi guys, I posted a thread regarding upgrading my complete ignition system to PILO (coil packs, spark plugs and the wires). What I'm now concerning about is the combination of the upgrade the fuel I;m using. Here, in Australia, I'm using Shell Optimax (which, I think, has 98 octane). Will this have any negative effect on the engine? please forgive me if this question sounds stupid. I'm not a technically savvy person. I'd appreciate your suggestions and opinions. No. All the kit will do is slightly improve spark quality. That will make no difference as far as what fuel you use.

Jun 10th, 2005, 01:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
leon1982 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Local Time: 02:36 AM Posts: 316 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave No. All the kit will do is slightly improve spark quality. That will make no difference as far as what fuel you use. Thanks mate I can place the order now then

Jun 13th, 2005, 01:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 12:36 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by leon1982 As you know, PILO ignition upgrade includes U-tipped spark plugs (by Accel, if I'm not mistaken). Are they better than NGK Iridium? Do you reckon I should get the Iridium instead? My personal opinion would be to get the Iridiums. They are quite a bit more expensive though.

Jun 13th, 2005, 11:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
pocketrocketowner Best Personal Regards Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ile de Vaux, France Local Time: 05:36 PM Posts: 2,037 Offline	Either plug is OK and so is the standard one. You can spend a lot on plugs and you will not see any difference, on the street anyway.......

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