93 octane fuel

jersey98gt · May 7th, 2007, 11:02 PM

just curious, when is a good time to start the switch from 87 octane to 93, i currently run 87 but this summer i plan to install a throttle body, X pipe and pullys, thanks

MustangMatt96GT · May 7th, 2007, 11:06 PM

Once you get a handheld tuner you can change the octane! Right now it really wont do much for you! Look into the SCT Xcal2 from Doug @ Bamachips! He gives you free new tunes when you put another mod on! And his tunes are great!

jersey98gt · May 7th, 2007, 11:10 PM

fucking ey man, thanks alot, but in your opinion do you think im safe to run 87 with the mods i listed in my sig and the future ones i plan to install

MustangMatt96GT · May 7th, 2007, 11:35 PM

Yeah! Aslong as you dont hear pinging you are fine!

jersey98gt · May 8th, 2007, 09:24 AM

nice

G.T. Rags · May 8th, 2007, 01:53 PM

how does tuning work exactly? this seems a little confusing to me

MustangMatt96GT · May 8th, 2007, 03:35 PM

It changes the parameters in the engine and creates a better way to make power. It adjusts your Air Fuel ratio and things like that to make it run better. Personally I would leave any tuning to the profesionals if you are not familar with how an engine works and how the varaibles intertwine!

sonicblue · May 8th, 2007, 03:50 PM

find a reputable dyno shop and have them tune it on the dyno. you will get the most out of your mods that way.

k2boarder3187 · May 8th, 2007, 04:48 PM

when is it actually worth it to tune your car? like would it be worth it for me

HMUSN · May 8th, 2007, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by k2boarder3187

when is it actually worth it to tune your car? like would it be worth it for me

I would wait for some more mods until you tune man.
Tuning isn't cheap

k2boarder3187 · May 8th, 2007, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

Originally Posted by k2boarder3187

when is it actually worth it to tune your car? like would it be worth it for me

I would wait for some more mods until you tune man.
Tuning isn't cheap

yea exactly what i was thinking..around here its like $150/hr give or take...ill wait till i get my procharger muah hahaha

MustangMatt96GT · May 8th, 2007, 05:08 PM

A mail order tune from Doug at Bamachips will be great for you! If you buy the tuner from him he will include life time retunes for different mods other than nitrous and turbos and blowers! The extra 30 bucks on the SCT Xcal2 is worth the free tunes for life IMO!

svsstang · May 9th, 2007, 12:38 PM

adding those mods shouldnt require you to change the octane. You will need a higher octane if you raise the compression by higher compression pistons or forced induction. Also if you alter the timing and fuel maps. If it is extremely hot or you drive road race style which in turn creats a lot of heat then higher octane would be good

May 7th, 2007, 11:02 PM	#1
jersey98gt Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	93 octane fuel just curious, when is a good time to start the switch from 87 octane to 93, i currently run 87 but this summer i plan to install a throttle body, X pipe and pullys, thanks __________________ -BBK CAI, BASSANI CB + X, SCT 93 tune, 4.10s, Cobra brakes, Cobra R wrapped in nitto 555 tire. -College Football and studies take up the bulk of my time.

May 7th, 2007, 11:06 PM	#2
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Once you get a handheld tuner you can change the octane! Right now it really wont do much for you! Look into the SCT Xcal2 from Doug @ Bamachips! He gives you free new tunes when you put another mod on! And his tunes are great! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

May 7th, 2007, 11:10 PM	#3
jersey98gt Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	fucking ey man, thanks alot, but in your opinion do you think im safe to run 87 with the mods i listed in my sig and the future ones i plan to install __________________ -BBK CAI, BASSANI CB + X, SCT 93 tune, 4.10s, Cobra brakes, Cobra R wrapped in nitto 555 tire. -College Football and studies take up the bulk of my time.

May 7th, 2007, 11:35 PM	#4
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yeah! Aslong as you dont hear pinging you are fine! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

May 8th, 2007, 09:24 AM	#5
jersey98gt Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice __________________ -BBK CAI, BASSANI CB + X, SCT 93 tune, 4.10s, Cobra brakes, Cobra R wrapped in nitto 555 tire. -College Football and studies take up the bulk of my time.

May 8th, 2007, 03:35 PM	#7
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	It changes the parameters in the engine and creates a better way to make power. It adjusts your Air Fuel ratio and things like that to make it run better. Personally I would leave any tuning to the profesionals if you are not familar with how an engine works and how the varaibles intertwine! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

May 8th, 2007, 03:50 PM	#8
sonicblue Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dalzell, south carolina Posts: 1,436 iTrader: 0 reviews	find a reputable dyno shop and have them tune it on the dyno. you will get the most out of your mods that way. __________________ 1990 5.0 getting all fixed up for next season 2004 mustang gt 520rwhp, 491 trq sold

May 8th, 2007, 04:48 PM	#9
k2boarder3187 Enthusiast EVO 8 @ 29psi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CT Posts: 515 iTrader: 0 reviews	when is it actually worth it to tune your car? like would it be worth it for me __________________ 2003 EVO 8 The shop built motor, Precision 6262 w/.82 hotside, tial 44mm wg, Buschur RACE 4" FMIC, Kelford 272s etc 524whp @25psi on straight pump gas. 640whp@33psi Pump+meth Race gas number soon. TheShopCt.com

May 8th, 2007, 05:08 PM	#12
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	A mail order tune from Doug at Bamachips will be great for you! If you buy the tuner from him he will include life time retunes for different mods other than nitrous and turbos and blowers! The extra 30 bucks on the SCT Xcal2 is worth the free tunes for life IMO! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

May 9th, 2007, 12:38 PM	#13
svsstang Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	adding those mods shouldnt require you to change the octane. You will need a higher octane if you raise the compression by higher compression pistons or forced induction. Also if you alter the timing and fuel maps. If it is extremely hot or you drive road race style which in turn creats a lot of heat then higher octane would be good

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