<![CDATA[high octane gas]]>What do you guys put in your bike? I'm putting in 92 right now, but I was wondering if anyplace sells anything higher in town. I cant find one

]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/2107/high-octane-gasRSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 13:36:37 GMTMon, 28 Mar 2005 23:50:43 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to high octane gas on Wed, 30 Mar 2005 14:13:55 GMT]]>Exactly right. Most people don't even know what octane is and just think, "oh, it is a bigger number, it must be better." Like you said, most cars will make more power with lower octane. I think Ethan runs 87 in his GSXR? Correct me if I am wrong.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/38373https://fargostreet.com/post/38373Wed, 30 Mar 2005 14:13:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to high octane gas on Wed, 30 Mar 2005 13:51:03 GMT]]>You'll actually make more power with lower octane fuel (it burns faster) on a stock car that left the factory (most applications). Most guys with race cars have to burn higher octane because of other reasons contributing to increased cylinder pressure. Things like increased timing and high compression need the band-aid of race fuel to keep detonation away. Why do people do this then? Obviously, you'll make more power by raising the compression to 13:1 and running race gas rather than just running 9:1 and pump gas. Premium fuel does have other benefits rather than just octane as well. There are many additives and cleaning detergents in premium fuels, so some people run it just for those reasons. My $.02, if your car is stock or near stock, run 87-89 and sace your extra $$ for speed parts.

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thezachattack240 wrote:
I know that in my car the manual recomends at least 91 octane gas. May as well spend the extra dollar every 10 gallons compared to the 89 octane. It isn't that much more expensive. I'd rather spend an extra $1.50 on gas every time than risk doing something to my engine, even though nothing major would probably happen it gives me a little piece of mind.

im going to agree except for in my better car

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/38354https://fargostreet.com/post/38354Wed, 30 Mar 2005 07:50:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to high octane gas on Wed, 30 Mar 2005 07:44:57 GMT]]>I know that in my car the manual recomends at least 91 octane gas. May as well spend the extra dollar every 10 gallons compared to the 89 octane. It isn't that much more expensive. I'd rather spend an extra $1.50 on gas every time than risk doing something to my engine, even though nothing major would probably happen it gives me a little piece of mind.

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bluejays wrote:
if you don't have a turbo or HIGH hp engine the high octane does next to nothing. personally i run 89 because in most cases its the same price as the 87.

not all true actually

Also have to take into effect how the motor is tuned. My car rolled off the factory floor ready to run 87 octane fuel, however after hitting the dyno and bumping the timing I'm running 91 at the least in it, 92 or 93 for racing. I will occasionally see detonation running 89 and much more-so with 87 depending on the weather conditions.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/38026https://fargostreet.com/post/38026Tue, 29 Mar 2005 06:44:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to high octane gas on Tue, 29 Mar 2005 06:17:51 GMT]]>if you don't have a turbo or HIGH hp engine the high octane does next to nothing. personally i run 89 because in most cases its the same price as the 87.

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tjamz wrote:
In all honesty, get the lowest octane gas that doesn't knock/ping. Anything above that is a waste of money.

agreed...
and depending on what you're driving, can start to have adverse effects.

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jct_4628 wrote:
went there today, and highest I saw was 92

main avenue by fairgrounds, just got it last week.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/37970https://fargostreet.com/post/37970Tue, 29 Mar 2005 04:46:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to high octane gas on Tue, 29 Mar 2005 03:47:46 GMT]]>In all honesty, get the lowest octane gas that doesn't knock/ping. Anything above that is a waste of money.

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Jim wrote:
BP on main in west fargo has 93

went there today, and highest I saw was 92

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/37883https://fargostreet.com/post/37883Tue, 29 Mar 2005 03:41:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to high octane gas on Tue, 29 Mar 2005 02:45:48 GMT]]>92 is wat i use in all my vehicles

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/37824https://fargostreet.com/post/37824Tue, 29 Mar 2005 02:45:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to high octane gas on Tue, 29 Mar 2005 01:45:54 GMT]]>Break into the airport free gas

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/37803https://fargostreet.com/post/37803Tue, 29 Mar 2005 01:45:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to high octane gas on Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:37:36 GMT]]>BP on main in west fargo has 93

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/37787https://fargostreet.com/post/37787Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:37:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to high octane gas on Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:13:12 GMT]]>i think someplace sells 94.. dont they?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/37785https://fargostreet.com/post/37785Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:13:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to high octane gas on Mon, 28 Mar 2005 23:53:10 GMT]]>I use pure nitro, it cost's $56 a gallon.

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