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gray_86 08-16-05 10:38 PM

Low-High Octane question
 
I have An 1986 Rx7 and I was wondering whether I should be using 91 or 87 octane I am just street driving it so I don't need more power I just don't want to screw anything up by using the low octane

Stanello 08-16-05 10:39 PM

For NA, use the lowest octane you can find... well within reason...

Turbo, use 91, 93 whichever you can get.

nopistons 08-17-05 08:47 AM


Originally Posted by gray_86
I have An 1986 Rx7 and I was wondering whether I should be using 91 or 87 octane I am just street driving it so I don't need more power I just don't want to screw anything up by using the low octane

^ Octane doesn't increase power, it just burns more slowly to allow for higher compression ratios, preventing pre-ignition. Try the highest and the lowest octanes available, (if your car is an NA) and you'll feel no difference.

Icemark 08-17-05 10:44 AM

Stock FCs (including Turbos) are designed to run on 87 octane. Anything else on a stock FC motor is a waste of time and is just throwing money away.

KompressorLOgic 08-17-05 11:32 AM

ice mark hit the nail on the head ^

idsigloo 08-17-05 12:00 PM

So my stock Turbo motor should be running 87? Only aftermarket is exhaust, FCD, Intake

billzrx7 08-17-05 12:06 PM

with the exhaust, intake and FCD you should be running high since youve wandered from the factorys "safe" zone of what the car can do for that octane rating


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