Which type of gas do you use?

00GT MuscleBlack · July 29th, 2007, 05:20 PM

Just wondering what everyone on here uses and also what the difference is between the two. Why use premium and why use regular? Ive asked a bunch of people with stangs before this and got a bunch of different answers....

mustangmanic · July 29th, 2007, 05:23 PM

i use premium... i mean you can use regular 87 but idk... i just like the idea of the best for my precious stallion lol. 87 some ppl have some engine knock and even that doesnt hurt it, it sounds like sh*t. Plus, with more engine upgrades, the higher octane u'll need just the laws of it.

TheUNZippee! · July 29th, 2007, 05:25 PM

I run 91 octane premium, but my car is tuned for it with a Predator tuner. There is no performance gain to be had in using premium unless you put a tune on it. Premium will burn a little cleaner, and is slightly better for your engine, but won't really add any gains until you set the computer up for it.

00GT MuscleBlack · July 29th, 2007, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

I run 91 octane premium, but my car is tuned for it with a Predator tuner. There is no performance gain to be had in using premium unless you put a tune on it. Premium will burn a little cleaner, and is slightly better for your engine, but won't really add any gains until you set the computer up for it.

Yea i heard that using higher octane with a stock tune isent good for the car....your only supposed to use it if your tuned for it

TheUNZippee! · July 29th, 2007, 05:35 PM

It's not bad for the car, it just doesn't do anything for power until you change the tune, which advances the timing allowing you to utilize the higher octane of the better fuel.

nba1341 · July 29th, 2007, 05:57 PM

what compression ratio are mustang gt's?

Garhfer · July 29th, 2007, 06:04 PM

I use premium because my car is tuned for it because I have a supercharger and low octane and boost don't mix too well!

06RedfireGT · July 29th, 2007, 06:30 PM

i use regular becuase thats what the manual calls for and its cheaper. but when i get a tune it'll be for 93.

Timm10221 · July 29th, 2007, 08:01 PM

If your timing is advanced then use 93. The higher the octane the slower the fuel burns this is why it helps with pinning. On both my car i run 93 do to the 5.0 being at 14 advanced and the 4.6 to help with her running lean.

MustangMatt96GT · July 29th, 2007, 08:33 PM

To answer the question, a 99-04 GT motor is at 9.6:1, a 96-98 GT motor is at 9.3:1, and a 96-98 with PI heads its 10.4:1.

I will always use Shell 91 in my beast! Its the best I can get around here! It doesnt get anything different!

ChrisJ · July 29th, 2007, 08:40 PM

I run 93 becuase that is what my car is tuned for...

Smoothgrandmama · July 30th, 2007, 12:38 AM

Do not use High octane Gas Unless Your car is tuned for it period.

Your car will not burn up all of the high octane fuel if it's not utned for it.

My test results stock tune=

190 203 miles on a fill up with 93 octane (Filled up on pemium 3 times)

210 230 miles on 87 octane

If it isn't tuned it don't help.

Side note Crappy Gas Will Effect Your car Make Sure You get good quality Gas.

Reset · July 30th, 2007, 03:21 AM

so would you guys reccomend 91 or 87 for a 2001 gt?

06RedfireGT · July 30th, 2007, 03:23 AM

if its stock 87

if it has a tune obviously what its tuned for.

Garhfer · July 30th, 2007, 03:26 AM

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

if its stock 87

if it has a tune obviously what its tuned for.

+1, if it's not tuned for it then you're just wasting your money!

Reset · July 30th, 2007, 03:39 AM

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

if its stock 87

if it has a tune obviously what its tuned for.

thanks for the quick answer

matrixpuba · July 30th, 2007, 05:32 AM

i run 93 because my car is tuned for it.

04GTAMPA · July 30th, 2007, 09:31 AM

93, tune request.

TheBusher · July 30th, 2007, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Smoothgrandmama

Do not use High octane Gas Unless Your car is tuned for it period.

Your car will not burn up all of the high octane fuel if it's not utned for it.

My test results stock tune=

190 203 miles on a fill up with 93 octane (Filled up on pemium 3 times)

210 230 miles on 87 octane

If it isn't tuned it don't help.

Side note Crappy Gas Will Effect Your car Make Sure You get good quality Gas.

What would you consider "good" quality gas??? What gas stations do you recommend???

GTsetGO · July 30th, 2007, 11:55 AM

93 here. I have nitrous and tuning for that which requires me to use 93.

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July 29th, 2007, 05:20 PM	#1
00GT MuscleBlack Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 199 iTrader: 0 reviews	Which type of gas do you use? Just wondering what everyone on here uses and also what the difference is between the two. Why use premium and why use regular? Ive asked a bunch of people with stangs before this and got a bunch of different answers....

July 29th, 2007, 05:23 PM	#2
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,108 iTrader: 2 reviews	i use premium... i mean you can use regular 87 but idk... i just like the idea of the best for my precious stallion lol. 87 some ppl have some engine knock and even that doesnt hurt it, it sounds like sh*t. Plus, with more engine upgrades, the higher octane u'll need just the laws of it. __________________

July 29th, 2007, 05:25 PM	#3
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run 91 octane premium, but my car is tuned for it with a Predator tuner. There is no performance gain to be had in using premium unless you put a tune on it. Premium will burn a little cleaner, and is slightly better for your engine, but won't really add any gains until you set the computer up for it. __________________

July 29th, 2007, 05:35 PM	#5
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's not bad for the car, it just doesn't do anything for power until you change the tune, which advances the timing allowing you to utilize the higher octane of the better fuel. __________________

July 29th, 2007, 05:57 PM	#6
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,197 iTrader: 0 reviews	what compression ratio are mustang gt's? __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

July 29th, 2007, 06:04 PM	#7
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,790 iTrader: 0 reviews	I use premium because my car is tuned for it because I have a supercharger and low octane and boost don't mix too well! __________________ 2004 GT Boosted by Vortech

July 29th, 2007, 06:30 PM	#8
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,202 iTrader: 2 reviews	i use regular becuase thats what the manual calls for and its cheaper. but when i get a tune it'll be for 93. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

July 29th, 2007, 08:33 PM	#10
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,162 iTrader: 3 reviews	To answer the question, a 99-04 GT motor is at 9.6:1, a 96-98 GT motor is at 9.3:1, and a 96-98 with PI heads its 10.4:1. I will always use Shell 91 in my beast! Its the best I can get around here! It doesnt get anything different! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

July 29th, 2007, 08:40 PM	#11
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,740 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	I run 93 becuase that is what my car is tuned for... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

July 30th, 2007, 12:38 AM	#12
Smoothgrandmama MasterDeBater 12 GT 8.46@88 1/8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 6,882 iTrader: 6 reviews	Do not use High octane Gas Unless Your car is tuned for it period. Your car will not burn up all of the high octane fuel if it's not utned for it. My test results stock tune= 190 203 miles on a fill up with 93 octane (Filled up on pemium 3 times) 210 230 miles on 87 octane If it isn't tuned it don't help. Side note Crappy Gas Will Effect Your car Make Sure You get good quality Gas. __________________ Join The MM Facebook: Modded Mustangs Facebook Vote For Modded Mustangs Ride of the Month Eskimo Brothers To Smooth: Safi, Blitz34, Graystang01, WillTheThrill, Bwal

July 30th, 2007, 03:23 AM	#14
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,202 iTrader: 2 reviews	if its stock 87 if it has a tune obviously what its tuned for. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

July 30th, 2007, 05:32 AM	#17
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	i run 93 because my car is tuned for it. __________________

July 30th, 2007, 09:31 AM	#18
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,751 iTrader: 1 reviews	93, tune request. __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

July 30th, 2007, 11:55 AM	#20
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 13,887 iTrader: 10 reviews	93 here. I have nitrous and tuning for that which requires me to use 93. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale

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