5.0L General Discussion This section is for non-tech specific information pertaining to 5.0L Mustangs.

THE BEST GAS FOR ME TO USE ON A 5.O

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-02-2009, 06:55 PM
  #1  
JUSTIN_5PNT0
Thread Starter
 
JUSTIN_5PNT0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: CALIFORNIA
Posts: 39
Question THE BEST GAS FOR ME TO USE ON A 5.O

Whats up you guyz i own a 87 5.o vert and i was wondering what was the best gas 2 use other than regulare unleaded??
JUSTIN_5PNT0 is offline  
Old 01-02-2009, 07:11 PM
  #2  
86 5.0L
6th Gear Member
 
86 5.0L's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 6,882
Default

regular unleaded if your timing is stock
86 5.0L is offline  
Old 01-02-2009, 07:14 PM
  #3  
mjr46
D.R. THE PATHETIC DORK
 
mjr46's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 30,863
Default

as stated above 87 for stock timing
mjr46 is offline  
Old 01-02-2009, 07:19 PM
  #4  
Projectquick
5th Gear Member
 
Projectquick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Jersey
Posts: 2,445
Default

I used 93 before I bumped up the timing. It seemed like the car ran a lot smoother. But like they said 87 octane is all that you need for it.
Projectquick is offline  
Old 01-02-2009, 07:36 PM
  #5  
PRO50SC
The Rogue Mod
 
PRO50SC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Maryland Sucka's!!
Posts: 21,918
Default

My wifes vert is bumped and it still runs fine on 87
PRO50SC is offline  
Old 01-02-2009, 07:38 PM
  #6  
86 5.0L
6th Gear Member
 
86 5.0L's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 6,882
Default

Originally Posted by PRO50SC
My wifes vert is bumped and it still runs fine on 87
whats the timing? also every cars different, some are fine on 87 some arnt
86 5.0L is offline  
Old 01-02-2009, 07:56 PM
  #7  
JUSTIN_5PNT0
Thread Starter
 
JUSTIN_5PNT0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: CALIFORNIA
Posts: 39
Default

BUT IF I HAD STOCK TIMING AND I USED 93 WOULD THIS HARM THE BLOCK?
JUSTIN_5PNT0 is offline  
Old 01-02-2009, 07:59 PM
  #8  
86 5.0L
6th Gear Member
 
86 5.0L's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 6,882
Default

no, nothing happens, you're just wasting your money
86 5.0L is offline  
Old 01-02-2009, 08:04 PM
  #9  
JUSTIN_5PNT0
Thread Starter
 
JUSTIN_5PNT0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: CALIFORNIA
Posts: 39
Default

LIKE Projectquick SAID.. DOES USING 93 MAKE THE 5.0 RUN A LOT SMOOTHER OR THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE?
JUSTIN_5PNT0 is offline  
Old 01-02-2009, 08:33 PM
  #10  
cch
3rd Gear Member
 
cch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 741
Default

no difference...and STOP YELLING thank you
cch is offline  


Quick Reply: THE BEST GAS FOR ME TO USE ON A 5.O



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:15 PM.