Gas octane

ByPopularDemand · May 3rd, 2007, 04:01 PM

Ok so I know as fas as pump gas you dont need premium unless your tuned for it. So if you do have a premium tune would race gas be beneficial at all

2000Si · May 3rd, 2007, 04:28 PM

I'm not sure what you mean by premium tune, but premium gas is for Forced induction and/or higher compression ratio engines. (9.8:1) is where I'd switch from 87 or 89 to at least 91 octane.

If you have the timing pulled back really far, or have it advanced very far, it wouldn't hurt to run premium to reduce the chance of pre-detonation.

Juggalo_X · May 3rd, 2007, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by 2000Si

I'm not sure what you mean by premium tune, but premium gas is for Forced induction and/or higher compression ratio engines. (9.8:1) is where I'd switch from 87 or 89 to at least 91 octane.

If you have the timing pulled back really far, or have it advanced very far, it wouldn't hurt to run premium to reduce the chance of pre-detonation.

im running 91 octane with a tune for it and my timing advanced by 3 degrees and its running smoother better and more powerful then ever. also has better fuel millage

tomzac · May 3rd, 2007, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by ByPopularDemand

Ok so I know as fas as pump gas you dont need premium unless your tuned for it. So if you do have a premium tune would race gas be beneficial at all

No. Higher octane means the spontanious flash point of the fuel has been raised. It does nothing to add power. What it does is allow you to add more spark before preignition (spark knock). What's where you get the power. Typically you add spark for power and pull spark for fuel economy. Ideally you want to run the lowest octane you can without creating a situation for preignition.

ByPopularDemand · May 3rd, 2007, 05:23 PM

Well its tuned for 91 now and thats what ive been running

Juggalo_X · May 4th, 2007, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by ByPopularDemand

Well its tuned for 91 now and thats what ive been running

any octane higher then ur tune wont burn 100% efficient

GreenFaleen · May 4th, 2007, 11:44 AM

higher octane is never beneficial unless you are tuned for it and 25 bucks a gallon for race fuel is not worth it.

tomzac · May 4th, 2007, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by Juggalo_X

Originally Posted by ByPopularDemand

Well its tuned for 91 now and thats what ive been running

any octane higher then ur tune wont burn 100% efficient

The octane rating is merely a measurement at which autoignition occures and has nothing to do with heat efficiency.

punkafi888 · May 5th, 2007, 02:18 PM

ok i got one to add here, i am hitting the track on the 30th. i have no tune. would it be worth it to put prem in my car?

GreenFaleen · May 5th, 2007, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by punkafi888

ok i got one to add here, i am hitting the track on the 30th. i have no tune. would it be worth it to put prem in my car?

no

punkafi888 · May 6th, 2007, 01:16 AM

thank you faleen, you never seeze to amuse me! and you just saved me a few bux

itschristorres8 · May 6th, 2007, 08:30 PM

race gas is usually considered about 110 around here. you deffinitly need a tune and time for the to be benificial

May 3rd, 2007, 04:01 PM	#1
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May 3rd, 2007, 05:23 PM	#5
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,371	Well its tuned for 91 now and thats what ive been running __________________ 2000 V6 Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive crank pulley, SCT tune, and a buncha cosmetic mods

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GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,024	higher octane is never beneficial unless you are tuned for it and 25 bucks a gallon for race fuel is not worth it. __________________ Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

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May 6th, 2007, 01:16 AM	#11
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May 3rd, 2007, 04:28 PM	#2
2000Si Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In my house. Posts: 995	I'm not sure what you mean by premium tune, but premium gas is for Forced induction and/or higher compression ratio engines. (9.8:1) is where I'd switch from 87 or 89 to at least 91 octane. If you have the timing pulled back really far, or have it advanced very far, it wouldn't hurt to run premium to reduce the chance of pre-detonation.

May 6th, 2007, 08:30 PM	#12
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,351	race gas is usually considered about 110 around here. you deffinitly need a tune and time for the to be benificial __________________ www.crtperformance.webs.com

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