Is high test really necessary?

Red__Zed · 12-04-2013, 10:42 AM

Not unless your Z is a 500ZX.

Rusty · 12-04-2013, 10:47 AM

Nobody say this yet. The motor has 11 to 1 compression ratio. That's high for a street motor. Also the combustion chamber design in the head has alot to do with it too.

Red__Zed · 12-04-2013, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Nobody say this yet. The motor has 11 to 1 compression ratio. That's high for a street motor.

Has less to do with it than you might think. The car just isn't designed to accommodate for low octane. There are plenty of 11:1 cars that run 87 just fine.

MadChemist · 12-04-2013, 10:55 AM

The 370z just like the 350z are designed with a part called a knock sensor. The whole purpose of this part is to detect knock if it occurs and then will compensate by adding more fuel to the chamber to prevent further knock from happening. Knock can occur due to the fuel not having enough octane. Running 87 octane will decrease your hp but that is all it will do.

Nissan 370Z Knock Sensor - Nissan OEM Engine Mechanical

What does a knock sensor do? - Yahoo Answers

Chuck33079 · 12-04-2013, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadChemist

The 370z just like the 350z are designed with a part called a knock sensor. The whole purpose of this part is to detect knock if it occurs and then will compensate by adding more fuel to the chamber to prevent further knock from happening. Knock can occur due to the fuel not having enough octane. Running 87 octane will decrease your hp but that is all it will do.

Nissan 370Z Knock Sensor - Nissan OEM Engine Mechanical

What does a knock sensor do? - Yahoo Answers

The motor has to be knocking before it can be detected and the motor pulls back timing. Knocking is bad. Also, the car can only add so much fuel to compensate.

Rusty · 12-04-2013, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Has less to do with it than you might think. The car just isn't designed to accommodate for low octane. There are plenty of 11:1 cars that run 87 just fine.

I know.

Just brought that out if the OP didn't know. Alot more goes in to it. Timing, valve lift, valve duration, valve overlap, A/F, etc.

kenchan · 12-04-2013, 11:06 AM

just use the right fuel or sell the car and get the right car for 87

Isamu · 12-04-2013, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exsanity

My Z runs like a striped ape when I use JP8.

it can't run on JP8

try jp4

Gadgetech · 12-04-2013, 11:24 AM

I think it's interesting how in some parts of the country 91 is the highest you have. We have 93 readily availible and some of the cheap stations run 92.

Sh0velMan · 12-04-2013, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

The engine is tuned from the factory to run on an octane (AKI) of 91 or higher.

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AKI < 91 is not recommended.

To be fair, at higher altitudes, like over 7k feet, 89 octane is likely plenty.

damian_mb · 12-04-2013, 12:09 PM

If I can't afford premium gas, I don't buy a car that takes premium gas......

XiP · 12-04-2013, 12:25 PM

This thread...

falconfixer · 12-04-2013, 02:07 PM

Engine go boom just like this thread.

DEpointfive0 · 12-04-2013, 03:22 PM

^^LOL @ XiP

Riptide67 · 12-04-2013, 03:25 PM

My Z runs on eggnog. No knocking or pinging here. I do add rum for a nice boost though.

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MadChemist Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 412 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 12	The 370z just like the 350z are designed with a part called a knock sensor. The whole purpose of this part is to detect knock if it occurs and then will compensate by adding more fuel to the chamber to prevent further knock from happening. Knock can occur due to the fuel not having enough octane. Running 87 octane will decrease your hp but that is all it will do. Nissan 370Z Knock Sensor - Nissan OEM Engine Mechanical What does a knock sensor do? - Yahoo Answers

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