What are the danger .... 87 Oct in the '11-12 370Z

370zdub · 03-06-2011, 09:43 PM

Pretty much everything has been stated, but the motor will save itself with retarded timing and decreased performance. Overall, not worth it.

TreeSemdyZee · 03-06-2011, 10:08 PM

I agree with all of the warnings above.

Also, a few years ago, I thought I'd try this in my '00 Celica GTS.

I did two different experiments and they both showed the same results. I dropped to mid-grade for one experiment and to regular for the other. The mileage dropped so drastically that it was costing me the same or more as using Premium.

Most important on the warnings is the fact that it can actually damage the engine. High compression engines need hi octane fuel. Don't skimp to save a few pennies.

1slow370 · 03-06-2011, 10:15 PM

what about running a regular/mmt/toluene mix you can buy the chemicals to make your own 97octane for the price of premium gas.

dad · 03-06-2011, 10:38 PM

Run premium gasoline- It's better all the way around, and you'll have no issues no matter what altitude.

1slow370 · 03-06-2011, 11:02 PM

93 only, that 91 some people are forced to use is crap

Jeffblue · 03-06-2011, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1slow370

93 only, that 91 some people are forced to use is crap

yea fuck that shit. i think theres like 2-3 cent difference between 91 and 93

03-06-2011, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 19	Pretty much everything has been stated, but the motor will save itself with retarded timing and decreased performance. Overall, not worth it. __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

03-06-2011, 10:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7252	what about running a regular/mmt/toluene mix you can buy the chemicals to make your own 97octane for the price of premium gas. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

03-06-2011, 10:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 27	Run premium gasoline- It's better all the way around, and you'll have no issues no matter what altitude. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

03-06-2011, 11:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7252	93 only, that 91 some people are forced to use is crap __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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03-06-2011, 10:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 62 Posts: 4,888 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27410	I agree with all of the warnings above. Also, a few years ago, I thought I'd try this in my '00 Celica GTS. I did two different experiments and they both showed the same results. I dropped to mid-grade for one experiment and to regular for the other. The mileage dropped so drastically that it was costing me the same or more as using Premium. Most important on the warnings is the fact that it can actually damage the engine. High compression engines need hi octane fuel. Don't skimp to save a few pennies.