Main3s Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Ok, something primarily for forced induction cars... People I keep talking to are whining about running premium, it's "too expensive" they cry. What? Since when? I have an 18 gallon tank. On average I don't run it to the E line, so likely I'm putting in 15 gallons at a fillup. Assuming you are paying $4.09 a gallon for regular that is $61.35 Assuming you are paying $4.29 a gallon for premium, that is $64.35 That is A total of $3. $3! How FAR can you go on $3? Lets say you get 25 mpg (I know, you all probably do much better unless you keep your foot in it), that is 0.73 gallons, a total of 18 miles you can go on that $3. IF you get better mpg with premium (most cars do now that have the high/low octane tables properly setup), it is EASY to get better mpg with premium than low octane. The % difference is mimimal. The distance you can go can really end up being much improved. So why NOT get a good tune if you don't already have one, and enjoy running premium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Some people just like to bitch and bitch about anything, 3 bucks more is really nothing when It comes to your car. Everyone should know this before they even buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 my car stock ran better on 87 than it did on 93...i have it tuned for 93 now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Honestly I laugh anymore, and it's a game to me to see how high of a price I can pay. It's gong to be pretty hard for a while to beat my GT100 purchase of $7 a gallon, Look up VP fuel though some of it is $20-$50 a gal I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 I only run 93 or 94. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osusantacruz Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Honestly I laugh anymore, and it's a game to me to see how high of a price I can pay. It's gong to be pretty hard for a while to beat my GT100 purchase of $7 a gallon, Look up VP fuel though some of it is $20-$50 a gal I think. when i get c16 its normally 11-13 dollars per gallon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 ^^^ Yeah, and if gas keeps going they up the way it is you'll be saying that about 93! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I only run 93 or 94. She likes the good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I jus bend oveer at the pump. I heard if you squeeze it hurts more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I don't bitch about gas prices and my car gets 9 miles per gallon, I only run 93 or higher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Run a premium program that nets me a few MPG over stock. Quite happy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1647545496 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 e85 it's 105 octane and cheaper then 87. i would be running my GTP on e85 if EFILive could tune the GTP. i am currently running the vette on e85 still working on it but so far it's got 30 deg of timing with no knock. and i'm getting 25 MPG (still a little rich) instead of 32 so i'm breaking even as far as mile per $ goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EM1 2ENVY Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 your car or bike will run its best and most hp on the lowest octane possible without detination. but its not as safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I have two vehicles which take premium. The stang averaged 17mpg(with me driving like a granny, pre-vortech)last year, and the coutour svt averaged 23mpg. If ya can't afford to put gas in your car....don't race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 your car or bike will run its best and most hp on the lowest octane possible without detination. but its not as safe That is a very misleading and open ended statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EM1 2ENVY Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 yes. and no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EM1 2ENVY Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 e85 it's 105 octane and cheaper then 87. i would be running my GTP on e85 if EFILive could tune the GTP. i am currently running the vette on e85 still working on it but so far it's got 30 deg of timing with no knock. and i'm getting 25 MPG (still a little rich) instead of 32 so i'm breaking even as far as mile per $ goes. rob, any differences as far as power from E85 to premium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1647545496 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 rob, any differences as far as power from E85 to premium? rather not say cuz only info i have is seat of the pants i'd like to get it on the dyno but i want to put in bigger injectors first because the stock ones are running at 120%. but i am running 4 more degrees of timing then what i was with 94 octane SO FAR i'm not even sure what the max is before it will start to knock. if anyone has any injectors i can borrow that would be awesome word on the street is to expect 5% increase in HP so for me it should take it from 460 to the motor to 483 HP. but i'd rather find out for my self what i can get out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Run a premium program that nets me a few MPG over stock. Quite happy.. I never ended up getting a chip. Who did you go with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EM1 2ENVY Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 rather not say cuz only info i have is seat of the pants i'd like to get it on the dyno but i want to put in bigger injectors first because the stock ones are running at 120%. but i am running 4 more degrees of timing then what i was with 94 octane SO FAR i'm not even sure what the max is before it will start to knock. if anyone has any injectors i can borrow that would be awesome word on the street is to expect 5% increase in HP so for me it should take it from 460 to the motor to 483 HP. but i'd rather find out for my self what i can get out of it. nice did you base line before the E85? an your running 120% duty cycle? swap some big boys in there asap. lol, do you know what the stock injectors are good to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO1 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I run Sunoco 94 and am getting 20.5 mpg in mixed city/highway driving. I'm fine with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 gas sucks period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I never ended up getting a chip. Who did you go with? APR Switching with the CC stalk FTMFW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I run 87 untill I get knock then I run 89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I run 87 untill I get knock then I run 89 figures, ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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