Premium vs regular fuels

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Zhangy

Consistently red lining your engine will do more harm over time, let's just leave it as that.

I was with you until you said this.

48k miles, 3+ years, several redlines per week, multiple hard launches at autocrosses that see me bouncing off the revlimiter in the straights and a handful of track days where it lives at >5k rpm for 1.5-3+ hours and the car is stronger than ever. I'll be sure to update when I hit 100k.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

I was with you until you said this.

48k miles, 3+ years, several redlines per week, multiple hard launches at autocrosses that see me bouncing off the revlimiter in the straights and a handful of track days where it lives at >5k rpm for 1.5-3+ hours and the car is stronger than ever. I'll be sure to update when I hit 100k.

You were with him that all cars a designed for 87 fuel but they say 91 minimum for liability reasons?
You? Of all people????

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

You were with him that all cars a designed for 87 fuel but they say 91 minimum for liability reasons?
You? Of all people????

Oh that's what he was saying? I was too lazy to read back more than a few posts. I was just going off the '87 isn't a death sentence' sentiment.

Yeah that's fucking dumb.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Oh that's what he was saying? I was too lazy to read back more than a few posts. I was just going off the '87 isn't a death sentence' sentiment.

Yeah that's fucking dumb.

Oh it is worth taking the time I assure you.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

[MENTION=131561].................... I was off from work today so I did some some data logging and bit the bullet and ran 87 octane for research purposes........... .

DANG, FRSBRZGT86FAN ...... now THAT was quite a dissertation .....

It just lacks an abstract and a summary ......


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

DANG, FRSBRZGT86FAN ...... now THAT was quite a dissertation .....

It just lacks an abstract and a summary ......


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Oh, yes ....... NOW I see it ........


humfrz

[mav1178]

people are funny.

I just drove 3500 miles to and from Austin, TX. Roughly half the distance was covered by gas stations with only 90 octane premium (and almost $.50-1.00 more expensive than regular 86-87 octane gas).

My car drove fine, did not blow up, and I was able to get 93 octane in time for COTA.

-alex

[KR-S]

Sometimes I wish stugray was here.

[FRSBRZGT86FAN]

Originally Posted by humfrz

DANG, FRSBRZGT86FAN ...... now THAT was quite a dissertation .....

It just lacks an abstract and a summary ......


humfrz

It got to the point it got super annoying having a notification every 10 seconds from her saying "post fucking proof"

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

It got to the point it got super annoying having a notification every 10 seconds from her saying "post fucking proof"

I think I was the only one up early enough to witness this morning's debacle!

[Big D Design]

If you are living in an area without 93 octane and only have 91 octane......

1 Use a "Teir One" brand. Favorites are Shell V Power or BP Ultimate. There are 7 times more detergents in them than government of US mandate. It has been proven that "Teir One" gas does improve HP in some cars. Last test I read and viewed video was from England. They used a GTI and the results were quite amazing with the "Teir One" gas. Of course this test was using 98RON gas in England. But the moral of the story was increased HP and gas milege.

2 If you live in a 91 octane only area......... you can really get to the 93 octane you desire. Lucas Oil Octane Booster is the safest and you only use a half a bottle in each 13 gallon fill-up (pour in before adding gas at pump). Lucas Booster also includes it's fuel treatment in the booster that takes the gummy corn juice and stabilizes it. Most boat owners with an outboard motor will tell you about how corn in the gas kills motors. Lucas booster also lubricates the top end of the motor too. It makes for safer redlines. How much does this cost you ask? $80 for a case of 12. That equals 24 fill-ups that cost $3.33 each. You will easily reap better gas mileage and get back more than the $3.33 you spend using the Lucas Booster.


I'm not a quack. I have tested gasolines and boosters for years on end. I have even gotten up to 30 more HP on modified cars. I recommend Lucas Oil Octane Booster because of price and the extra stabilizers that take the gunk out of the corn in gas. The most powerful booster I have used with real results in NOS Racing Formula. It may not be as safe though. But ask any Harley guy about using NOS Racing Formula in their bike. You live your life with knowledge. I live mine thru testing personally also. All Cali users especially should use the Lucas Oil Booster. They will feel the power within one day of driving. OK. Bring on the hate. Big D

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by Big D Design

If you are living in an area without 93 octane and only have 91 octane......

1 Use a "Teir One" brand. Favorites are Shell V Power or BP Ultimate. There are 7 times more detergents in them than government of US mandate. It has been proven that "Teir One" gas does improve HP in some cars. Last test I read and viewed video was from England. They used a GTI and the results were quite amazing with the "Teir One" gas. Of course this test was using 98RON gas in England. But the moral of the story was increased HP and gas milege.

2 If you live in a 91 octane only area......... you can really get to the 93 octane you desire. Lucas Oil Octane Booster is the safest and you only use a half a bottle in each 13 gallon fill-up (pour in before adding gas at pump). Lucas Booster also includes it's fuel treatment in the booster that takes the gummy corn juice and stabilizes it. Most boat owners with an outboard motor will tell you about how corn in the gas kills motors. Lucas booster also lubricates the top end of the motor too. It makes for safer redlines. How much does this cost you ask? $80 for a case of 12. That equals 24 fill-ups that cost $3.33 each. You will easily reap better gas mileage and get back more than the $3.33 you spend using the Lucas Booster.


I'm not a quack. I have tested gasolines and boosters for years on end. I have even gotten up to 30 more HP on modified cars. I recommend Lucas Oil Octane Booster because of price and the extra stabilizers that take the gunk out of the corn in gas. The most powerful booster I have used with real results in NOS Racing Formula. It may not be as safe though. But ask any Harley guy about using NOS Racing Formula in their bike. You live your life with knowledge. I live mine thru testing personally also. All Cali users especially should use the Lucas Oil Booster. They will feel the power within one day of driving. OK. Bring on the hate. Big D

Any proof of this?

The manual recommends using 93, yes, but somehow, I'm doubtful that simply using 93 from 91 will increase horsepower, let alone as dramatically as you describe it.

[mdm]

Originally Posted by Big D Design

Use a "Teir One" brand.

The fact that you got the name wrong (it's "Top Tier", or "Top Tier Detergent gasoline") somehow makes me question your HP increase claims.