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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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IX Turbo Turbine Wheel Differences

Hey guys, just a quick question purely out of curiosity... i have 2 evo 9 turbo's here in front of me and looking in from the hotside at the turbine, one seems as normal and the seems red in colour? can anyone explain why this is?

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Can anyone shed some light on this?
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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The red one is most likely caused by a fuel additive.
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Running 104 unleaded caused that color on my plugs
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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octane booster.
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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octane booster.
I agree with the above statement. Octane booster has turned my plugs to that same brick red color.
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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ah ok! thanks guys
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