4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang Technical discussions on 1996-2004 4.6 Liter Modular Motors (2V and 4V) within.

Fuel Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-17-2007, 07:53 AM
  #1  
SoulBurn18
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
SoulBurn18's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 497
Default Fuel Question

I recently bought an 04 Mustang GT and I was curious as to what kind of fuel it takes. The owner's manual says to use Regular Fuel with an octane rating of 87. I've always been told to use Premium for sports cars. Can anybody clear up the confusion for me.

Thanks in advance
SoulBurn18 is offline  
Old 02-17-2007, 07:58 AM
  #2  
2000GT4.6
6th Gear Member
 
2000GT4.6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: United States
Posts: 12,575
Default RE: Fuel Question

87

On the stock computer tune anything else is a waste of money
2000GT4.6 is offline  
Old 02-17-2007, 07:59 AM
  #3  
SoulBurn18
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
SoulBurn18's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 497
Default RE: Fuel Question

Cool, thanks a lot.
SoulBurn18 is offline  
Old 02-17-2007, 08:07 AM
  #4  
2000GT4.6
6th Gear Member
 
2000GT4.6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: United States
Posts: 12,575
Default RE: Fuel Question

NP

Now go get some mods so you have to run premium !
2000GT4.6 is offline  
Old 02-17-2007, 08:09 AM
  #5  
SoulBurn18
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
SoulBurn18's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 497
Default RE: Fuel Question

I plan on it, but I'm not really sure where to start. I was thinking about starting with a K&N Air Intake.
SoulBurn18 is offline  
Old 02-17-2007, 08:11 AM
  #6  
2000GT4.6
6th Gear Member
 
2000GT4.6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: United States
Posts: 12,575
Default RE: Fuel Question

IMO everyones first mod should be a set of 3.73 or 4.10 gears and some way to correct the speedometer (tuner, calibration box, etc etc).

Other than going with something like nitrous nothing will give you bang for the buck like a set of gears.

2000GT4.6 is offline  
Old 02-17-2007, 08:17 AM
  #7  
SoulBurn18
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
SoulBurn18's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 497
Default RE: Fuel Question

I just got the car 2 days ago so I haven't had much of a chance to take pictures between work and everything, but here are the dealer photographs. It's as 2004 Mustang GT Convertible.


SoulBurn18 is offline  
Old 02-17-2007, 08:18 AM
  #8  
2000GT4.6
6th Gear Member
 
2000GT4.6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: United States
Posts: 12,575
Default RE: Fuel Question

sharp car.
2000GT4.6 is offline  
Old 02-17-2007, 08:22 AM
  #9  
SoulBurn18
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
SoulBurn18's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 497
Default RE: Fuel Question

I can't get any of the photos to show up.
SoulBurn18 is offline  
Old 02-17-2007, 08:22 AM
  #10  
SoulBurn18
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
SoulBurn18's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 497
Default RE: Fuel Question

Nevermind, there they go.
SoulBurn18 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
04stangman
2005-2014 Mustangs
4
09-17-2015 01:45 PM
raleigh05GTO
New Member Area
5
09-04-2015 07:09 AM
5.0 kevo
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
6
09-03-2015 06:24 PM
SYNY5TER
Archive - Parts For Sale
0
09-02-2015 01:35 AM



Quick Reply: Fuel Question



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:12 PM.