Why does 370z require premium gas?

Lug · 10-28-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

The mustang GT has high compression as well. However, you will note that it produces a lot less power on anything less than premium. Ford was smart and created a few different tunes in the factory computer. It will retard a bunch of things and happily (but less efficiently) run on lower octane fuel.

Nissan did not (and I don't blame them, if you buy a sports car, you should run premium if it requires it.) do this. It is a high-compression engine and you need to run the recommended octane at minimum.

According to Ford, the mustang goes from 412 hp to 405 hp when changing from 91 to 87 octane.

ImportConvert · 10-28-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lug

according to ford, the mustang goes from 412 hp to 405 hp when changing from 91 to 87 octane.

402.

Besides, the way people talk about mods/hp gains for Z's on this site, 10hp/13tq is a LOT!

Further, the 91* tune that Ford uses is VERY conservative. People are getting a lot from just a tune on that car. I doubt Nissan is being nearly that conservative on their 332bhp V6.

Endgame · 10-28-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

402.

Besides, the way people talk about mods/hp gains for Z's on this site, 10hp/13tq is a LOT!

Further, the 91* tune that Ford uses is VERY conservative. People are getting a lot from just a tune on that car. I doubt Nissan is being nearly that conservative on their 332bhp V6.

Maybe, maybe not. We do not really know... You really do not need to try and bash Nissan on everything. We can do that about ANY car company, Ford included. As long as there is human involvement, there will be somthing shady somewhere; all humans are imperfect.

However, it does not matter what Ford is saying in terms of HP. The 5.0 is way underated anyway. It is really pushing out about 430 HP...

m4a1mustang · 10-28-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

402.

Besides, the way people talk about mods/hp gains for Z's on this site, 10hp/13tq is a LOT!

Further, the 91* tune that Ford uses is VERY conservative. People are getting a lot from just a tune on that car. I doubt Nissan is being nearly that conservative on their 332bhp V6.

Always sneaking in a jab here or there.

Bleek · 10-28-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Always sneaking in a jab here or there.

yet hes still not banned

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