New Engine
09-05-2004, 02:48 AM
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RE: New Engine
Heh. That makes absolutely no sense at all. There are 489349498 million 99+ GT owners who have to run on 89 or 93 bone stock because of the quality of gas they get & weather....
It's so senseless. If you want economy, get rid of your car and pick up a turbo 4 banger. You'll still fill up with 93 but get 20+mpg
What about my original post confused you? Depending on the quality of fuel you get in your area, also factoring in the WEATHER. Yes, his car can OPERATE on 87 octane, but driving around with a PINGING engine is not going to it any good for it's longevity. So, my point is - if your going to do a 99+ engine swap, I'm going to pee my pants laughing if you're not capable of running on 87 octane without pinging.
The reason why I said they HAVE to run on 89 & 93 octane is for this reason: An operational engine after 60,000 miles!
It's so senseless. If you want economy, get rid of your car and pick up a turbo 4 banger. You'll still fill up with 93 but get 20+mpg
What about my original post confused you? Depending on the quality of fuel you get in your area, also factoring in the WEATHER. Yes, his car can OPERATE on 87 octane, but driving around with a PINGING engine is not going to it any good for it's longevity. So, my point is - if your going to do a 99+ engine swap, I'm going to pee my pants laughing if you're not capable of running on 87 octane without pinging.
The reason why I said they HAVE to run on 89 & 93 octane is for this reason: An operational engine after 60,000 miles!
09-05-2004, 05:41 AM
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RE: New Engine
why do gas cheap skates get a mustang if u want cheap gas buy a ricer i pay the couple bucks per tank for a smoother running engine u can't get something for nothing raise the compression u need better gas i also believe and this is only my belief that the manual says 87 so that cheap skates will also buy the car. they only have to warranty it for a few years after that it is not their peoblem
09-05-2004, 06:46 AM
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RE: New Engine
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Heh. That makes absolutely no sense at all. There are 489349498 million 99+ GT owners who have to run on 89 or 93 bone stock because of the quality of gas they get & weather....
It's so senseless. If you want economy, get rid of your car and pick up a turbo 4 banger. You'll still fill up with 93 but get 20+mpg
What about my original post confused you? Depending on the quality of fuel you get in your area, also factoring in the WEATHER. Yes, his car can OPERATE on 87 octane, but driving around with a PINGING engine is not going to it any good for it's longevity. So, my point is - if your going to do a 99+ engine swap, I'm going to pee my pants laughing if you're not capable of running on 87 octane without pinging.
The reason why I said they HAVE to run on 89 & 93 octane is for this reason: An operational engine after 60,000 miles!
Heh. That makes absolutely no sense at all. There are 489349498 million 99+ GT owners who have to run on 89 or 93 bone stock because of the quality of gas they get & weather....
It's so senseless. If you want economy, get rid of your car and pick up a turbo 4 banger. You'll still fill up with 93 but get 20+mpg
What about my original post confused you? Depending on the quality of fuel you get in your area, also factoring in the WEATHER. Yes, his car can OPERATE on 87 octane, but driving around with a PINGING engine is not going to it any good for it's longevity. So, my point is - if your going to do a 99+ engine swap, I'm going to pee my pants laughing if you're not capable of running on 87 octane without pinging.
The reason why I said they HAVE to run on 89 & 93 octane is for this reason: An operational engine after 60,000 miles!
09-05-2004, 05:55 PM
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RE: New Engine
You have to factor in humidity. And YES, they HAVE to run higher than 87 octane if they plan on keeping metal from hitting the pavement.
Sure, my buddy can run his 04 GT on 87 all day and let it ping itself to death over time.
Sure, my buddy can run his 04 GT on 87 all day and let it ping itself to death over time.
09-05-2004, 08:39 PM
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RE: New Engine
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You have to factor in humidity. And YES, they HAVE to run higher than 87 octane if they plan on keeping metal from hitting the pavement.
Sure, my buddy can run his 04 GT on 87 all day and let it ping itself to death over time.
You have to factor in humidity. And YES, they HAVE to run higher than 87 octane if they plan on keeping metal from hitting the pavement.
Sure, my buddy can run his 04 GT on 87 all day and let it ping itself to death over time.
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09-07-2004, 03:29 AM
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my car runs great with 87,thats all i've ever put in the car.
my car runs great with 87,thats all i've ever put in the car.
09-07-2004, 08:04 AM
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RE: New Engine
LOL, I'm not stock so I know I can't run 89 or lower.
I never said anything about a owners manual or such saying my friends BONE stock 04 GT needs to run higher than 87. All I said was his engine pinged like a mother, in order to eliminate the ping he has to run on 93. So what are you getting all hissy about again [&:]
Hell, my Dad's Titan pings and the manual recommends 87. He can run on 89 without any pinging though.
I never said anything about a owners manual or such saying my friends BONE stock 04 GT needs to run higher than 87. All I said was his engine pinged like a mother, in order to eliminate the ping he has to run on 93. So what are you getting all hissy about again [&:]
Hell, my Dad's Titan pings and the manual recommends 87. He can run on 89 without any pinging though.
