93 octane fuel

jersey98gt · May 8th, 2007, 12:02 AM

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 8th, 2007, 12:06 AM

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 8th, 2007, 12:10 AM

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 8th, 2007, 12:35 AM

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

jersey98gt · May 8th, 2007, 10:24 AM

nice

96GTRagTop · May 8th, 2007, 02:53 PM

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

MustangMatt96GT · May 8th, 2007, 04:35 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, 04:50 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, 05:48 PM

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

HMUSN · May 8th, 2007, 05:52 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, 06:05 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, 06:08 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, 01:38 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 8th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#1
jersey98gt Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 661	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 8th, 2007, 12:06 AM	#2
MustangMatt96GT All Throttle with a Bottle 1996 Mustang GT 12.91@105.29 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,609	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! __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals. I support the MM Staff

May 8th, 2007, 12:10 AM	#3
jersey98gt Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 661	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 8th, 2007, 12:35 AM	#4
MustangMatt96GT All Throttle with a Bottle 1996 Mustang GT 12.91@105.29 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,609	Yeah! Aslong as you dont hear pinging you are fine! __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals. I support the MM Staff

May 8th, 2007, 10:24 AM	#5
jersey98gt Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 661	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.

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May 8th, 2007, 04:35 PM	#7
MustangMatt96GT All Throttle with a Bottle 1996 Mustang GT 12.91@105.29 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,609	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! __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals. I support the MM Staff

May 8th, 2007, 04:50 PM	#8
sonicblue Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dalzell, south carolina Posts: 1,435	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, 05:48 PM	#9
k2boarder3187 Regular EVO 8 @ 29psi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CT Posts: 494	when is it actually worth it to tune your car? like would it be worth it for me __________________ 96 Black GT Vortech 331hp sold http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...der3187/35.jpg 2003 EVO 8 440awhp/440awtq @ 29psi w/ METH NEW build NEW numbers this winter. 550+awhp... TheShopCt.com

May 8th, 2007, 06:08 PM	#12
MustangMatt96GT All Throttle with a Bottle 1996 Mustang GT 12.91@105.29 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,609	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! __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals. I support the MM Staff

May 9th, 2007, 01:38 PM	#13
svsstang Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 22	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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