I wanna run a buddy this weekend and was gonna put a couple gallons of 100 octane, would this do me any good against him. He has a EG hatch with B16 I/H/E, me stock 06 Si?? Thanks guys


Modified by 06BlackSi at 1:56 PM 10/6/2006

 

No, you wouldn't see any benefit.

 

http://www.motortrend.com/feat..._fuel/

 

Well after reading the article from Type X, It noted that you CANNOT over octane an automobile. So I will prob go ahead and put the 100 in it and if it helps it helps, if not oh well. Thanks for the input

 

I wonder where I could find 100 octane unleaded fuel in California? Sure can't get it at Chevron.

Anyone know? Is this something I could get from my race mechanics? The article mentioned AV fuel, but that is leaded. Anyone know if airports sell higher octane unleaded fuels?

If I have the Comptech Supercharger installed, I am assuming I can still run the "weak" 91 oct premium we have in CA. But running 100 Oct from time to time might be fun.

 

at the Sonoma race track, they sell racing fuel and have 100 octane there tho the track is only open to the public every Wed only if you want to compete

 

I found a place here in boston,ma that sells 101 octane and its noooo where near a race track.. found that interesting.. how much are they charging for that over at the west coast if im not mistaking i think the pump said 7.99 here

 

if you live in santa clara then there should be a shell off of alameda, next to scu. but im not sure if they have it still. its been a while since i heard of it

 

Thank for the response. I will give them a check when I get the chance.

 

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I paid $4.99 for 100 octane at Chevron here in Fort Mill, SC, right near Charlotte NC where I live.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hellzcivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I wonder where I could find 100 octane unleaded fuel in California? Sure can't get it at Chevron.

Anyone know? Is this something I could get from my race mechanics? The article mentioned AV fuel, but that is leaded. Anyone know if airports sell higher octane unleaded fuels?

If I have the Comptech Supercharger installed, I am assuming I can still run the "weak" 91 oct premium we have in CA. But running 100 Oct from time to time might be fun.

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I have pumped it over in Los Banos, when I go and visit my parents, there is a 76 gas station there on your right hand side going East on 152, they have 100 Octane at the pump. I pumped 10 gallons one time, not cheap it was like 7.50 a gallon, it was fun pumping it, but that's about it. I surely did not feel anything different (Never will I do that again) now if it was Turbo well now that's a different story. Save your money don't do it.

 

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I have pumped it over in Los Banos, when I go and visit my parents, there is a 76 gas station there on your right hand side going East on 152, they have 100 Octane at the pump. I pumped 10 gallons one time, not cheap it was like 7.50 a gallon, it was fun pumping it, but that's about it. I surely did not feel anything different (Never will I do that again) now if it was Turbo well now that's a different story. Save your money don't do it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks for the info.

Wow, $7.50 a gallon. Let's see, a tank of gas would be around $85.00. Hmmm, might have to take a drive over there after I get the SC installed. It's only about an hour from my home. I got to try it at least once.

Reminds me of filling up my boat. 160 gallon gas tank in that puppy. I sold it when gas hit $5.00 a gallon on the water.

 

i used it once before and noticed a difference.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hellzcivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I wonder where I could find 100 octane unleaded fuel in California? Sure can't get it at Chevron.

Anyone know? Is this something I could get from my race mechanics? The article mentioned AV fuel, but that is leaded. Anyone know if airports sell higher octane unleaded fuels?

If I have the Comptech Supercharger installed, I am assuming I can still run the "weak" 91 oct premium we have in CA. But running 100 Oct from time to time might be fun.

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You can get it only at certain 76 stations. There's one a few miles away from my house that has 100+ octane at the pump and it's damn expensive. I like to use it on track days..

It smells so good...

Here's another link for you &gt; http://www.osbornauto.com/racing/dragster.htm

 

i wouldlnt put it in your brand new car cause you wont benefit from it. The higher the octane the slower the burn.. your just gonna burn **** out over time.. higher octane dont mean shitt

 

toluene FTW. i always dumped some of that in my tank when i ran my gsr at autox's

 

with higher octane, it makes your car rev faster but also make it run hotter. octane 100 is leaded gas and thats not good for your 02 sensors

 

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There is leaded and unleaded. Leaded is illegal for street use. Read the links above.

 

Using LEADED FUEL on a car that has a Catalytic Converter is bad. You will burn up the inside of the CATALYTIC.

 

most of the time you can only find 100+ octane at the race track....at least on the east coast.... y0

 

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Uh, not all Octane 100 gas is leaded. And yes, using leaded fuel in your Si would be a very bad idea.

 

basically, you are looking at spending money on something that wont give any bebefit but might cause some harm. even if it did help, if you have to do something like this to beat your friend's car, it means your car just isn't that fast to begin with ;0