Do you get more gas mileage with stock 87 tune or 93 octane tune?

asiansensation78 · November 23rd, 2009, 06:25 PM

Just wondering

mcqueen · November 23rd, 2009, 06:48 PM

Doubt it 'cause with that extra power you're more likely to push the pedal down more. Or at least that's what I would end up doing

330CubeGt · November 23rd, 2009, 09:08 PM

With Stock tune and 87 for sure.

Dad just down graded from GT500 to 07 Gt and with a K&N and 87 Oct hes seeing 26MPG,Thats almost as good as my V6

suprajay79 · November 23rd, 2009, 09:13 PM

What about the "Gas Mileage" (I think that's what it's called) tune on the SCT for 93?

Supra · November 23rd, 2009, 09:17 PM

my stock tune got a lot better fuel mileage

huggy bear · November 23rd, 2009, 09:21 PM

I'm pretty sure that it will depend on the driver i.e. pedal usage. lol Also to add if your on a 93 tune isn't that supposed to make your car run more efficient on that tune? meaning more gas mileage?

330CubeGt · November 23rd, 2009, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by huggy bear

I'm pretty sure that it will depend on the driver i.e. pedal usage. lol Also to add if your on a 93 tune isn't that supposed to make your car run more efficient on that tune? meaning more gas mileage?

Yes but not always, Alot of things come into play with Timing etc to make the combustion more efficient, but on a side note i would say using 93 Oct with a stock car that normally uses 87 will improve gas mileage but its so slight i don't know if the trade off is worth it paying for the more expensive fuel.

Pittbull · November 23rd, 2009, 11:42 PM

This is a good question... Bc I'm gonna b gettin a tuner soon and idk which octane to tune it to. I would b ok wit the 93 tune but if the power gains aren't that to much different than the 91 tune, I would just tune it to 91. So I'm not sure wat to do :-/

330CubeGt · November 23rd, 2009, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by Pittbull

This is a good question... Bc I'm gonna b gettin a tuner soon and idk which octane to tune it to. I would b ok wit the 93 tune but if the power gains aren't that to much different than the 91 tune, I would just tune it to 91. So I'm not sure wat to do :-/

My only options here are 87-89-93 for the most part i think 7-11 is the only one around that offers 91...Gas is such shit now anyways i would just tune it for 93...

rider4life350 · November 24th, 2009, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by Pittbull

This is a good question... Bc I'm gonna b gettin a tuner soon and idk which octane to tune it to. I would b ok wit the 93 tune but if the power gains aren't that to much different than the 91 tune, I would just tune it to 91. So I'm not sure wat to do :-/

go for the 93 tune its only like 4 more bucks to fill up using 93.

Pittbull · November 24th, 2009, 12:19 AM

Are there any other benefits from a 93 tune other than it runs better?

pyschopath76 · November 24th, 2009, 12:21 AM

you know i had this same question cuz im about to order a tuner and get my car on the dyno when i get back and i dont know what tune to go with. i guess the only way to really find out is to crunch some hard numbers with the different tunes and see which one comes out on top.

asiansensation78 · November 24th, 2009, 12:21 AM

more power

some people get better gas mileage. Just depends on the driver and the car.

asiansensation78 · November 24th, 2009, 12:22 AM

I got worse gas mileage with my 93 tune but that's just because I have lead foot syndrome lol

pyschopath76 · November 24th, 2009, 12:41 AM

i was thinking the same thing, with the higher tune i would be more apt to just let my foot take more control than it should sometimes.

November 23rd, 2009, 06:25 PM	#1
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	Do you get more gas mileage with stock 87 tune or 93 octane tune? Just wondering __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

November 23rd, 2009, 09:08 PM	#3
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	With Stock tune and 87 for sure. Dad just down graded from GT500 to 07 Gt and with a K&N and 87 Oct hes seeing 26MPG,Thats almost as good as my V6 __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

November 23rd, 2009, 09:17 PM	#5
Supra Regular 2004 Mach 1 12.57 @ 111.72 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: saskatchewan, canada Posts: 422 iTrader: 0 reviews	my stock tune got a lot better fuel mileage __________________ 2004 Azure Mach 1 - K&N FIPK, 3/8" intake spacer, SCT Tuned, BBK O/R X, Magnapack CB, Tri-Ax, Built 31 spline diff with Eaton Truetrac, 4.10's, MM LCA's, Raptor shift light 2004 Mustang GT - Sold

November 23rd, 2009, 09:21 PM	#6
huggy bear Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT .23333333 minutes Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Inbetween a rock and a hard place Posts: 536 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm pretty sure that it will depend on the driver i.e. pedal usage. lol Also to add if your on a 93 tune isn't that supposed to make your car run more efficient on that tune? meaning more gas mileage? __________________ 2001 Mustang GT: 10.5 bullit rims, straight pipes, 180 degree t-stat, rear upper control arms, power slot rotors, hawk pads. fml

November 23rd, 2009, 11:42 PM	#8
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	This is a good question... Bc I'm gonna b gettin a tuner soon and idk which octane to tune it to. I would b ok wit the 93 tune but if the power gains aren't that to much different than the 91 tune, I would just tune it to 91. So I'm not sure wat to do :-/ __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

November 23rd, 2009, 06:48 PM	#2
mcqueen Dancing Naked In The Rain Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 15,719 iTrader: 0 reviews	Doubt it 'cause with that extra power you're more likely to push the pedal down more. Or at least that's what I would end up doing

November 24th, 2009, 12:19 AM	#11
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	Are there any other benefits from a 93 tune other than it runs better? __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

November 24th, 2009, 12:21 AM	#12
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	you know i had this same question cuz im about to order a tuner and get my car on the dyno when i get back and i dont know what tune to go with. i guess the only way to really find out is to crunch some hard numbers with the different tunes and see which one comes out on top. __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

November 24th, 2009, 12:21 AM	#13
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	more power some people get better gas mileage. Just depends on the driver and the car. __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

November 24th, 2009, 12:22 AM	#14
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	I got worse gas mileage with my 93 tune but that's just because I have lead foot syndrome lol __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

November 24th, 2009, 12:41 AM	#15
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was thinking the same thing, with the higher tune i would be more apt to just let my foot take more control than it should sometimes. __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

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