Octane?
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Octane?
92, 93, or 94?
What octance do you guys run in your cars?
I have heard multiple things about which octane is the best. Just trying to figure it out for myself.
What octance do you guys run in your cars?
I have heard multiple things about which octane is the best. Just trying to figure it out for myself.
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IMO the higher the better, lol.
I run 93 in mine, but if money is tight I go with the mid grade, and if I absolutely have to, like once I couldnt find anybody who had higher grade gas, I bought the cheap stuff and but super 104+ in the tank. But you dont want to put cheap stuff and end up with pistons giving up on you
I run 93 in mine, but if money is tight I go with the mid grade, and if I absolutely have to, like once I couldnt find anybody who had higher grade gas, I bought the cheap stuff and but super 104+ in the tank. But you dont want to put cheap stuff and end up with pistons giving up on you
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Got to reading over on the VW forums and apparently (not by my own observation) stations post octane ratings at their lowest possible rating. Meaning that in most cases, testing would yield a slightly higher actual octane. I always thought it would be just the opposite. Regardless, I don't think 92-94 is gonna be a difference that will be a deal breaker. I have run 91 in mine with no problems. I will say I have tried 87 in tough situations and it will run like ****!
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This will be a thread full of mis-info I beat. Anyways use what your car requires. Going with a higher octane than needed wont make the car better, just your pockets lighter.
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Hmm...seems like 93 it is...only reason I asked was because of the station I go to here in State College. It has 94 which is 10 cents more than 93. I just didn't know if it would make a difference. Don't want to spend more than I have too.
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Originally Posted by buffman
we've got some places that carry 110 but it's garbage TORCO
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Originally Posted by GIZMO
Please explain why you feel Torco is garbage. They are a major IHRA sponsor and have done a lot for the sport of drag racing. I have used the 110 in my Stocker with good results. What is your experience with Torco?
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well compared to other brand race gases Torco isnt really anything special. Especially since it likes to leave nice little craters on the tops of your pistons. But then again Im just going by the advice of a local engine builder who happens to be in the engine builders hall of fame last time I checked
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Originally Posted by buffman
well compared to other brand race gases Torco isnt really anything special. Especially since it likes to leave nice little craters on the tops of your pistons. But then again Im just going by the advice of a local engine builder who happens to be in the engine builders hall of fame last time I checked
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Originally Posted by GIZMO
So, you have no personnal experience?
well why would I have any personal experience with it. Why would I want to put leaded gas in my car and ruin my 02 sensors. If I want a higher octane gas I'll mix toulene (sp) with it, or buy some sunoco.
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Originally Posted by buffman
well why would I have any personal experience with it. Why would I want to put leaded gas in my car and ruin my 02 sensors. If I want a higher octane gas I'll mix toulene (sp) with it, or buy some sunoco.
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