CoastieN70
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- First Name
- Lee
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- 2019 Ranger Lariet
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Ok, I just read this entire thread, only because I was referenced in it and I will now weigh in.
The Ford Ranger 2.3L Ecoboost engine runs fine on 87 octane gasoline because it has a GREAT computer that in 90% of all driving applications makes it do so, ain't modern technology great!
That same engine with that same computer runs better on 89 octane fuel and even better still on 91-93 octane fuel in ALL driving conditions.
FYI the manual references 91 specifically because 93 isn't available everywhere for some reason I am not privy to but I suspect altitude and other factors come into play.
I have chosen to install a LIVERNOIS tune on my ranger and because of that I run Top Tier 93 octane fuel (91 when 93 isn't available.)
Does the tune make a difference in performance? Damn Skippy it does! I chose to install the tune because I like POWER and the tune provides that. This power is NOT imaginary, it's for real. It's not inexpensive, but it achieves its goal of more power cheaper than a lot of really expensive performance parts. But I digress.
The main thing I take away from this thread is most of y'all are passionate about your opinions and I respect the hell out of that AND one or two of y'all LOVE to "stir the pot."
Now I've been known to be passionate when I think I am right but I know when it's time to rest on my last post so as not to look like a "shit stirrer."
OUT
The Ford Ranger 2.3L Ecoboost engine runs fine on 87 octane gasoline because it has a GREAT computer that in 90% of all driving applications makes it do so, ain't modern technology great!
That same engine with that same computer runs better on 89 octane fuel and even better still on 91-93 octane fuel in ALL driving conditions.
FYI the manual references 91 specifically because 93 isn't available everywhere for some reason I am not privy to but I suspect altitude and other factors come into play.
I have chosen to install a LIVERNOIS tune on my ranger and because of that I run Top Tier 93 octane fuel (91 when 93 isn't available.)
Does the tune make a difference in performance? Damn Skippy it does! I chose to install the tune because I like POWER and the tune provides that. This power is NOT imaginary, it's for real. It's not inexpensive, but it achieves its goal of more power cheaper than a lot of really expensive performance parts. But I digress.
The main thing I take away from this thread is most of y'all are passionate about your opinions and I respect the hell out of that AND one or two of y'all LOVE to "stir the pot."
Now I've been known to be passionate when I think I am right but I know when it's time to rest on my last post so as not to look like a "shit stirrer."
OUT
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