TracKey use?

[Sydewaysix]

Curious, but is it "safe" to use the TracKey all the time, or are the changes in the computer parameters only ideal for occasional/track use? Reason being is that I like how the car feels and sounds better when using the TracKey, and although I don't drive the Boss too often, I'd hate to expedite failure by using it almost every time I drive the car. Thoughts?

 

[TMSBOSS]

I use the track key all the time. When I switch to the silver key. Over a year ago, I miss the engine braking the red key provides.

No issues, many more smiles.

 

[BigTaco]

No issues at all. Ass long as you are aware of the differences in engine braking and low rom torque. I never use the silver key.....

 

[M91196]

GT TP owner-5500 miles, I never used the regular key. Always use 93 and MPG likely suffers but I am OK with that.

 

[GOT SVT]

TracKey all the time as other have stated

even when loading in Summit Racing, lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpTegXhbXwY

 

[byronj]

I use my TK all the time. You'll smile more with it.

 

[Sydewaysix]

Thanks for the reassurance all! TracKey it is!

 

[tomzstang]

Just over 52,000 miles with the trackey, 50 miles every day. Just remember to put 91+ in it all the time.

 

[VoodooBoss]

I was using TK when my engine blew.

 

[F.D. Sako]

I use TK all the time as well.
When on track, I add ~5gal/tank of 100oct as cheap insurance.

 

[Sydewaysix]

I was using TK when my engine blew.

Ouch! Thanks for putting a damper on my idea of 100% TracKey use

Just kidding! I know it can happen regardless if I use the TK or not, but I'll still choose to run the TK unless I'm just moving the car around my garage/yard

 

[Sydewaysix]

I use TK all the time as well.
When on track, I add ~5gal/tank of 100oct as cheap insurance.

Interesting. I assume the mixture of 100 octane mixed w/ 91 (highest in CA) won't hurt anything?

 

[VoodooBoss]

Interesting. I assume the mixture of 100 octane mixed w/ 91 (highest in CA) won't hurt anything?

Most race tracks have higher octane, Sonoma, LS and TH all do, And I do the same as Sako.

 

[Sydewaysix]

Most race tracks have higher octane, Sonoma, LS and TH all do, And I do the same as Sako.

I stand corrected. You're right, I have seen these higher octane a at the Sunico pumps at the tracks. Does the car seem to run better with the higher octane mixture? Not that I would want to spend the coin on it, but what would/could happen if I filled her up with ~90% 100 octane fuel or higher?

 

[TMSBOSS]

TK is designed to run with 91/93 octane pump gas. Adding 100 to the mix adds a cushion of protection while running TK.

Running straight 100 octane will like drain the wallet while adding little,to no added protection.

Save the cash for brakes and tires.

 

[12Boss302]

I was using TK when my engine blew.

Hmm...I was using the regular key when my engine blew. Guess it doesn't matter.

 

[CrossBoss]

I use both keys. The track key causes excessive fuel consumption.

 

[Sydewaysix]

The track key causes excessive fuel consumption.

I'm ok with this...didn't buy the Boss for fuel economy ;D I have a Prius to make up for it :-X

 

[BigTaco]

I have a fusion energy. The point wasn't miles per gallon, it's about gas washing the cylinders in traffic for no reason.

This is incorrect.

 

[302 Hi Pro]

Interesting TracKey observation: it seems to me that the harder I run the Boss with TK, the more pronounced my TK idle becomes. Conversely, I used TK for a docile run to the Marina, 120 mile round trip, and while parking the Boss in the garage, TK idle seemed very tamed and not as pronounced.

I always run Sunoco Ultra, 93 Octane, so petrol is not a variable.

Is this my imagination?

302 Hi Pro