That's not a fact, that's a vague and non-measurable claim. If you claim that higher octane gas will give you more hp under sustained boost then sure--but that's only relevant if your driving includes sustained boost.
I'm curious how you define "cleaner"? Less emissions? Less blowby? If so I've never heard that premium will affect either of those items. Better performance? Sure.
Cool your jets, it’s called a “Discussion Forum” for a reason, to discuss. Obviously most of us aren’t experts. I enjoy reading all differing opinions though on why or why not
No one should be stirred up by what you perceive as an improvement.
Premium gas often has additives to help prevent carbon build up. Also, because the Ranger engine is forced induction higher octane fuel burns slower and more stable which these type of engines like. I really don't care what other's do if they don't want to run premium then don't but me personally, I'm gonna treat my engine as good as I possibly can. Seeing it is possible to get 87 that is a bit lower than rated from the store and that gas loses octane as it sits I'm not taking the chance that when I go to pass someone my engine starts to detonate. Maybe as an engine builder and mechanic I'm just more sensitive with my stuff than most people.
With the stock ECU timing will only change with different octanes if the engine starts to detonate. Slight detonation isn't noticeable by the driver but the sensor catches it and retards the timing. These newer ECU's might even cut down throttle position in these instances. That's what's nice about tuners is that if you know you are going to run high octane fuel you can surpass the stock limits set for lower octane gas. As for race fuel it is only for really high compression engines and/or high boost in forced induction engines. The higher the octane the slower fuel burns but it's more stable and race engines need a stable cooler burning fuel to survive the timing and compression that they run.Those people that tell you how they dumped 110 octane in their truck and ran a few tenths faster are full of crap.Question for those that have access, I put my scan tool on and cycled through to see the retard (somewhere around -14° at idle). Obviously this will change during driving but probably a good indicator if your fuel mix is causing issues. Do we have information about timing differences with 87, 91, higher octane fuels?
Personally I just fill up with premium before I drive to the track, considering I'm not doing it professionally I doubt dumping in racing fuel will help me. The truck is very consistent, the driver is not...
Do you ever pass anyone? What is it that makes you so miserable anyway? All over this site I see you always arguing.
Click on his profile pic and smash the ignore button then breath a sigh of relief and go back to enjoying the forums.
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This post right here shows how damn little you know about engines. I'm not even gonna explain it to you. And no I didn't block you but maybe I should have you go around this whole site acting like a jerk and you have even posted you like the drama that's why you come here. Are you narcissistic a little?
Yes turmoil brings acknowledgment to him..
