Noob from ND

[twintips_17]

Originally Posted by Grabber523

We can get 87, but the 89 is cheaper so that's what I run. Being able to add a little more timing to utilize the octane, as well as all the reasons to get the tune that you listed, plus the size of tires I'm throwing on all led me to this site. I really like the idea of being able to throw 91 in it when I want to take it out and get it dirty, just to have a few more ponies to play with.

As far as choosing octane goes, I run Sunoco in my supercharged Mustang at the track even though it's only canned-tuned for 91 because I like the little bit of extra "cushion" it gives preventing detonation when I'm hot-lapping. Sure, I'm not using all that octane for more power and I know I could probably get better timeslips by running the fuel it's tuned for, but until I get it on a dyno this spring for a real tune, I use higher octane fuel as my crutch.

I wish 89 was cheaper then 87everywhere. Welcome to the boards!!

[Grabber523]

Eh...too cold to justify moving for gas! I usually average 11 mpg combination in the winter because of the -30* temps (not wind chill...) we've seen pretty much non-stop since December. Thanks for the welcomes!

[twintips_17]

Originally Posted by Grabber523

Eh...too cold to justify moving for gas! I usually average 11 mpg combination in the winter because of the -30* temps (not wind chill...) we've seen pretty much non-stop since December. Thanks for the welcomes!

Same here. Im just a hope skip and a jump west of you in montana. I run 91 octane all the time. Even when gass was $4 a gal. I do a lot of highway driving and i found that i got almost another 2 MPG better on 91 and i had more power when it came to the hills. So i demed it worth it. And now that its only another $3 to fill up with 91 instead of 87 its easier to justify

[Grabber523]

TRUE STORY!

[twintips_17]

If i kept my foot out of the gas. As soon as i started hot roding it, it felt like i got worse gas mileage. 6 one way half a dozen hte next