View Full Version : 100 octane gas


willsrx
06-27-2007, 08:21 PM
I am taking a trip to Virginia beach next weekend and I was wondering if a mix tank of 1/4 93 octane and 3/4 100 octane would give me a little extra pep for the drive down. I have searched but I could not find a specific answer to my question. Thanks.

dillsrotary
06-27-2007, 08:27 PM
higher octane on an unmodded ecu (or anything for that matter) will not yield more HP.

XRX8X
06-28-2007, 10:22 PM
don't mean to chime in late but you guys are right the 91-93 oct.helps my car run worst most times then better?go figure!89 runs about the best be it sonoco or exxon.

Wilson
06-28-2007, 10:33 PM
Mine runs fine on 87 all the way up to 93. Don't waste your hard earned cash.

eblvabch
06-29-2007, 07:15 AM
Agree, don't worry about it. If your car doesn't knock, higher octane won't make a difference. And the car shouldn't knock on pump gas.

Welcome to Va Beach.

willsrx
06-30-2007, 06:26 AM
Thanks guys for your quick response.

mikeferz42
06-30-2007, 06:46 AM
remember, this is only for rx8s. judging by your avatar, you probably drive other high performance cars. on CERTAIN cars, esp. hondas, octane DOES matter. i know this is the rx8 forum but on newer piston engines, lower octane gives it real piss poor performance. have a safe and 'ticketless' trip.

staticlag
06-30-2007, 04:49 PM
go for the all you can eat seafood bars, they are awesome.