Tried 100 Octane Unleaded in my 600
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Tried 100 Octane Unleaded in my 600
Hey what's up everyone,
The other day I was driving by a gas station by my home, and saw a sign for Racing Fuel. The gas station was Clark's; I usually purchase my gasoline from Shell, BP, and etc., but today I decided to experiment with 100 octane. I spoke with the attendant and he told me to mix the gas with one half 93 and the other with 100 octane. So I put roughly 11 gallons of each in my CL. The rest is history! It was like Red Bull for my car. The engine became much more responsive and sounded beautiful. I had to take it on the highway. I was zooming. Anyway, what is your take on putting 100 octane and how often. I'm a bit reluctant to put it in every time because of some reservations. I know that premium gas is expected, but is this too much? By the way, it cost $6.00/gallon.
The other day I was driving by a gas station by my home, and saw a sign for Racing Fuel. The gas station was Clark's; I usually purchase my gasoline from Shell, BP, and etc., but today I decided to experiment with 100 octane. I spoke with the attendant and he told me to mix the gas with one half 93 and the other with 100 octane. So I put roughly 11 gallons of each in my CL. The rest is history! It was like Red Bull for my car. The engine became much more responsive and sounded beautiful. I had to take it on the highway. I was zooming. Anyway, what is your take on putting 100 octane and how often. I'm a bit reluctant to put it in every time because of some reservations. I know that premium gas is expected, but is this too much? By the way, it cost $6.00/gallon.
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Originally Posted by CoupeLeicht600
Hey what's up everyone,
The other day I was driving by a gas station by my home, and saw a sign for Racing Fuel. The gas station was Clark's; I usually purchase my gasoline from Shell, BP, and etc., but today I decided to experiment with 100 octane. I spoke with the attendant and he told me to mix the gas with one half 93 and the other with 100 octane. So I put roughly 11 gallons of each in my CL. The rest is history! It was like Red Bull for my car. The engine became much more responsive and sounded beautiful. I had to take it on the highway. I was zooming. Anyway, what is your take on putting 100 octane and how often. I'm a bit reluctant to put it in every time because of some reservations. I know that premium gas is expected, but is this too much? By the way, it cost $6.00/gallon.
The other day I was driving by a gas station by my home, and saw a sign for Racing Fuel. The gas station was Clark's; I usually purchase my gasoline from Shell, BP, and etc., but today I decided to experiment with 100 octane. I spoke with the attendant and he told me to mix the gas with one half 93 and the other with 100 octane. So I put roughly 11 gallons of each in my CL. The rest is history! It was like Red Bull for my car. The engine became much more responsive and sounded beautiful. I had to take it on the highway. I was zooming. Anyway, what is your take on putting 100 octane and how often. I'm a bit reluctant to put it in every time because of some reservations. I know that premium gas is expected, but is this too much? By the way, it cost $6.00/gallon.
100 Octane fuel is nice but not needed unless you added more boost to your engine. Racing engine that utilize high compression ratios 12-1 and up do need leaded racing fuel which is usually 108-112 octane. The 100 octane fuel you purchased is the highest unleaded octane fuel that I am aware of.
Just beware that some of these racing fuel do have different specific gravity and the norm is 740. A lighter SG would burn leaner and vice versa for a larger SG.
Jet fuel is a lighter SG fuel since it is blended to be used at much higher altitudes and always tend to run lean on motors running at sea level.
Save your money but a few gallons to every tank full should be considered a treat especially if you plan on pushing your engine hard.
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How would I be able to increase the boost?
