100 octane at the pump... worth it?
05-07-2003, 01:06 PM
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100 octane at the pump... worth it?
I found 100 octane at a local gas station... are there any disadvantages to this? should i mix it with 93, cause i dont feel like spending 35 bucks for gas i use on the street...
i only run a dinky 7 psi... is it worth trying the gas?
i only run a dinky 7 psi... is it worth trying the gas?
05-07-2003, 01:53 PM
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Re: 100 octane at the pump... worth it? (B18EG6)
if your car is tuned to 93 octane and you put in 100 octane instead, you will not have as good of performance. the car will run rich. run whatever gas your car is tuned for.
05-07-2003, 02:07 PM
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Re: 100 octane at the pump... worth it? (jinxproof99)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jinxproof99 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if your car is tuned to 93 octane and you put in 100 octane instead, you will not have as good of performance. the car will run rich. run whatever gas your car is tuned for.</TD></TR></TABLE>
ok thanks for the advice...
I live in MD, the 100 is at a sonoco station...
ok thanks for the advice...
I live in MD, the 100 is at a sonoco station...
05-07-2003, 02:25 PM
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Re: 100 octane at the pump... worth it? (B18EG6)
I'm lucky enough to live in Knoxville with all the readnecks. No emision testing and 110 out of the pump at a local gas station.
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Re: 100 octane at the pump... worth it? (evoeone)
the sunoco near hillendale? i know they used to sell it there, never looked at the price on it though .. maybe before you went to the track or something and were gonna crank yer boost
05-07-2003, 04:09 PM
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Re: 100 octane at the pump... worth it? (xjoe)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xjoe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the sunoco near hillendale? i know they used to sell it there, never looked at the price on it though .. maybe before you went to the track or something and were gonna crank yer boost</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was referring to the sunoco on balt. natl. pike in catonsville
I was referring to the sunoco on balt. natl. pike in catonsville
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Re: 100 octane at the pump... worth it? (jinxproof99)
Higher octane gas does not contain more energy, it's detonation resistance is greater because it can withstand a higher temperature before self igniting.
In your case, 91/93 octane gas is plenty enough for your application.
If you want higher octane gas, what you can do is go to your local sherwin williams, or paint store, and ask for some Xylene or Toulene. it's 114 and 116 octane respectively. But if you use this, make sure you USE it, and don't let it sit in your tank for extended periods of time. Also, don't mix a high mixture, i wouldn't go over 50% personally. 1/2 toulene and 1/2 91 octane would yield you 103.5 octane.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jinxproof99 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if your car is tuned to 93 octane and you put in 100 octane instead, you will not have as good of performance. the car will run rich. run whatever gas your car is tuned for.</TD></TR></TABLE>
In your case, 91/93 octane gas is plenty enough for your application.
If you want higher octane gas, what you can do is go to your local sherwin williams, or paint store, and ask for some Xylene or Toulene. it's 114 and 116 octane respectively. But if you use this, make sure you USE it, and don't let it sit in your tank for extended periods of time. Also, don't mix a high mixture, i wouldn't go over 50% personally. 1/2 toulene and 1/2 91 octane would yield you 103.5 octane.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jinxproof99 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if your car is tuned to 93 octane and you put in 100 octane instead, you will not have as good of performance. the car will run rich. run whatever gas your car is tuned for.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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