unleaded regular or premium with a tuner?

ranomaly · April 1st, 2011, 01:11 PM

So I was thinking of snagging a custom bama tuner from american muscle, but it says on the one I looked at that if I use the race tune, I should be running the "highest grade of fuel available", which would be premium. The car has always had regular unleaded running through it. Can I switch over to premium without any issues?

ranomaly · April 1st, 2011, 01:12 PM

By the way, I meant unleaded regular in the title.

mustangmike! · April 1st, 2011, 01:23 PM

Well my friend. Many thoughts about this. Mine:

Its not going to add ALOT of power by running 93/91 octane, but usually its a better quality gas, burning more efficient, cleaner, more powerfull.
Unleaded has varying qualities more so than premium ... you can get a hold of some shitty gas that way ... and your car will run like shit.

I would go with high octane. Its more expensive but might be better for you in the long run. Just curious which tuner and where from ?

BTR-75 · April 1st, 2011, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by ranomaly

So I was thinking of snagging a custom bama tuner from american muscle...

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

Just curious which tuner and where from ?

?

The difference between 87-91-93 right now here in Tallahassee is $3.51-$3.63-$3.75 respectively. The fuel tank holds 16 gallons, this means a completely empty tank will cost $56.16-$58.08-$60.00 respectively. You will save a whopping $3.84 if you fill up with the cheap stuff vs. the expensive stuff.

Personally I'd just piss away that $3.84 on something stupid so I put it in my tank and enjoy the added performance.

For what it's worth I run the 93 Performance tune from Bama and I've noticed my mpg has gone up since installing the new tune.

Alexander III · April 1st, 2011, 01:35 PM

93 with a tune whould grant you better mpg's and performance. Plus it burns better, and if you take Shell 93 into account it has an awesome additive package that will keep your motor cleaner.

mustangmike! · April 1st, 2011, 01:43 PM

^^^
shel gas really better ??

6ER THEN I 8ER! · April 1st, 2011, 01:43 PM

i run 87...why...because i'm not tuned for anything higher. 87 is the perfect octane for my cars compression...any higher octance wouldn't give me anymore HP, MPG, or longevity...water in gas can be in any octane.

Now in your situation just run w/e the tune will call for...that'll make it easy for you

also on the whole $3.83 difference...i'd rather buy another gallon of 87 with it when i need to then waste it on premium w/o a tune.

Womkeith · April 1st, 2011, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

^^^
shel gas really better ??

Fill up at your Local, friendly, high quality CITGO filling stations!!

Get me an x-mas bonus!

FYI
Gas is gas. No refinery makes 91 octane. They blend 93 & 87 or whatnot. I know our shell filling stations in south texas had a lawsuit against them for ruining fuel pumps.

@6er True water is in ANY octane

mustangmike! · April 1st, 2011, 02:59 PM

Well Im pretty sure none of us have enough compression to need 93 octane ... just the choice of advanced tunning for it. W/O tune its useless

So shell's Vpower or whatever it is isnt anything special

mustangmike! · April 1st, 2011, 02:59 PM

and im in N/E texas, not south :p

SlowSix · April 1st, 2011, 03:14 PM

104 Octance Sunoco Race Fuel. Bitch.

Mana_MGT · April 1st, 2011, 03:25 PM

when i first ran my stang in 93 with a new tune i was happy ( well there was a slighty imporvment but not a holy-moly fire breathing monster diffrence) , now im back running on 91 and it somehow runs like a dog... i say go for it

6ER THEN I 8ER! · April 1st, 2011, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Mana_MGT

when i first ran my stang in 93 with a new tune i was happy ( well there was a slighty imporvment but not a holy-moly fire breathing monster diffrence) , now im back running on 91 and it somehow runs like a dog... i say go for it

two differences...first difference what tune were you running...second difference you're in a GT...been there done that so i know there's a big difference how the little things like this effect the two engines differently

Womkeith · April 1st, 2011, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

and im in N/E texas, not south :p

When u come to south go ahead and bring ur cam and install it in ma stang

robb15033 · April 2nd, 2011, 01:11 AM

Your question re: changing over to higher/lower octane- You can switch back and forth no problem just be sure to have the proper octane in the car that the tuner file requires.

mustangmike! · April 2nd, 2011, 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by Womkeith

When u come to south go ahead and bring ur cam and install it in ma stang

whip out the money bia !

Womkeith · April 2nd, 2011, 02:23 AM

Pm'd

ranomaly · April 2nd, 2011, 03:10 AM

Thanks for all the answers. To whomever was asking, I was looking at this tuner:

SCT SF3/X3 Power Flash Tuner w/ 3 Free Custom Tunes (99-04 V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

or this one, a bit cheaper:

SCT 4-Bank Eliminator Chip w/ 3 Free Custom Tunes (99-04 V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

mustangmike! · April 2nd, 2011, 09:08 AM

1st one ^^^^^^^
no chips please, you'll be happier w/ the tuner.

ranomaly · April 5th, 2011, 02:05 AM

Quick question, I've uploaded my picture to my profile, but I can't it doesn't show it under my name on the left. Does anyone else see it? Does it not show you're own, or what? I should have a pic of my silver 2000 mustang on here.

April 1st, 2011, 01:11 PM	#1
ranomaly Premium Member 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Roseburg Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	unleaded regular or premium with a tuner? So I was thinking of snagging a custom bama tuner from american muscle, but it says on the one I looked at that if I use the race tune, I should be running the "highest grade of fuel available", which would be premium. The car has always had regular unleaded running through it. Can I switch over to premium without any issues?

April 1st, 2011, 01:23 PM	#3
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	Well my friend. Many thoughts about this. Mine: Its not going to add ALOT of power by running 93/91 octane, but usually its a better quality gas, burning more efficient, cleaner, more powerfull. Unleaded has varying qualities more so than premium ... you can get a hold of some shitty gas that way ... and your car will run like shit. I would go with high octane. Its more expensive but might be better for you in the long run. Just curious which tuner and where from ? __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

April 1st, 2011, 01:35 PM	#5
Alexander III Absens haeres non erit '11 Performance Package 4.61@356.68 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	93 with a tune whould grant you better mpg's and performance. Plus it burns better, and if you take Shell 93 into account it has an awesome additive package that will keep your motor cleaner. __________________ Current: '12 VW CC Sport 6MT \| '10 Jetta TDI \| '08 350Z Vert \| '95 S14 \| '85 325e BUY MY SCT X3 UNLOCKED USED TWICE

April 1st, 2011, 01:43 PM	#6
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	^^^ shel gas really better ?? __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

April 1st, 2011, 02:59 PM	#9
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	Well Im pretty sure none of us have enough compression to need 93 octane ... just the choice of advanced tunning for it. W/O tune its useless So shell's Vpower or whatever it is isnt anything special __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

April 1st, 2011, 01:12 PM	#2
ranomaly Premium Member 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Roseburg Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	By the way, I meant unleaded regular in the title.

April 1st, 2011, 01:43 PM	#7
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	i run 87...why...because i'm not tuned for anything higher. 87 is the perfect octane for my cars compression...any higher octance wouldn't give me anymore HP, MPG, or longevity...water in gas can be in any octane. Now in your situation just run w/e the tune will call for...that'll make it easy for you also on the whole $3.83 difference...i'd rather buy another gallon of 87 with it when i need to then waste it on premium w/o a tune.

April 1st, 2011, 02:59 PM	#10
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	and im in N/E texas, not south :p __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

April 1st, 2011, 03:14 PM	#11
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	104 Octance Sunoco Race Fuel. Bitch. __________________ Build Thread

April 1st, 2011, 03:25 PM	#12
Mana_MGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 15.8@ 100-ish Mph Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dubai - UAE Posts: 1,376 iTrader: 0 reviews	when i first ran my stang in 93 with a new tune i was happy ( well there was a slighty imporvment but not a holy-moly fire breathing monster diffrence) , now im back running on 91 and it somehow runs like a dog... i say go for it __________________ Dark Shadow Gray 1 mod or 2 Thanks to Sarah for the Sig!! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-35708/ MM DSG Crew Member#3

April 2nd, 2011, 01:11 AM	#15
robb15033 Regular 1997 Mustang 3.8 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 reviews	Your question re: changing over to higher/lower octane- You can switch back and forth no problem just be sure to have the proper octane in the car that the tuner file requires. __________________ '97 3.8 MODIFIED

April 2nd, 2011, 02:23 AM	#17
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April 2nd, 2011, 03:10 AM	#18
ranomaly Premium Member 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Roseburg Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for all the answers. To whomever was asking, I was looking at this tuner: SCT SF3/X3 Power Flash Tuner w/ 3 Free Custom Tunes (99-04 V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! or this one, a bit cheaper: SCT 4-Bank Eliminator Chip w/ 3 Free Custom Tunes (99-04 V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

April 2nd, 2011, 09:08 AM	#19
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	1st one ^^^^^^^ no chips please, you'll be happier w/ the tuner. __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

April 5th, 2011, 02:05 AM	#20
ranomaly Premium Member 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Roseburg Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Quick question, I've uploaded my picture to my profile, but I can't it doesn't show it under my name on the left. Does anyone else see it? Does it not show you're own, or what? I should have a pic of my silver 2000 mustang on here. __________________ 2000 Mustang 3.8L V6 AM CAI dual exhaust RAM HDX Clutch A custom sound system "that will blow womens' clothes off"

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