2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

premixing gas

Old Dec 23, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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What is the advantage to premixing gas?
Old Dec 23, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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A very good and informative read:



http://pettitracing.com/rx8/index_faq_protek.htm



I run 1 oz. per 2 gallons of gas for street driving and 1 oz per gallon for AX and Road course racing.



I do not have my OMP anymore and personally feel its a waste of space under the hood of the car, you will get much better mixing from premix and better lubrication.



Many in the racing community agree.
Old Dec 24, 2007 | 01:15 AM
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Thats interesting reading. How hard is it to remove the omp? Is there a certain type of oil people are running or will any two stroke oil do? Thanks Dan
Old Dec 24, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by traderguy' post='890691' date='Dec 24 2007, 02:15 AM
Thats interesting reading. How hard is it to remove the omp? Is there a certain type of oil people are running or will any two stroke oil do? Thanks Dan
Removing the OMP itself is not that hard, 3 bolts to remove it, and slap a block off plate in its place.



The oil metering nozzles require a bit more effort, though. You will need to remove the upper (and lower, I can't remember) intake manifolds. You remove the oil squirters, and replace them with bolts. (or whatever method you prefer).



Use TCW3 oil. I buy a gallon from the local boat store, and fill up smaller bottles to take with me.
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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look at all the grime and **** there from it leaking.



mine looked the same, and thats why it got the boot when i went turbo, and will again on this setup when i tear it all apart to go megasquirt.



i doubt it even pumped anything, just leaked it all out instead.
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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I noticed my leaks all over also. Thats why I would like to get rid of it. It looks like the average is about 2oz. per gal. Has anyone noticed any performance or longevity by getting rid of the oiler>
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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Whats megasquirt??
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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2oz per gallon is too much, I put in ~11oz per full tank (17 gal) to get 3 gas tank fills per each quart of 2-stroke...



megasquirt is a type of aftermarket ecu
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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For the street 1 oz per 2 gallons gets you about 200:1 mixture.



Racing? 1 oz per gallon, like everything too much is not better it makes problems.

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