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PostSubject: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 11:37 am

My wife and I were out enjoying a Saturday afternoon and we pulled into a Shell station for a beverage. The station was closed. They're only open half days on Saturday. rolleyes But, I glanced over at the pumps and they had 101 octain! Holy Hell! I've never seen that before in my life. Question: Will it mess with the PCM to run 101 every once in a while? Will it mess with KR when I go back to 91? This station is across town, so I couldn't use it all the time. Sorry, I didn't get the price per gallon. I was so shocked, I guess I figured it didn't matter. If you want it, you'll pay for it. joy
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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 11:55 am

What other kinds did they have? That wierd that they had 101. Is it anywhere near a track?
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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 12:00 pm

Read the label on the pump. It it's leaded gas, it may (probably will) do damage to your cat and O2 sensor.

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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 12:10 pm

Not even close to the track. It in an upper class part of town. It was at the pump with all the other grades. It was their premium grade gas. Really threw me off gaurd. scratch
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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 2:03 pm

They sell it in the pumps at a few stations in Phoenix. Just mix a little bit to raise your octane. It is probably Trick 101 unleaded. Use this excel spreadsheet.
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/misc/Octanemix.html
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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 3:34 pm

Leaded gas is an easy way to "add" octane. It doesnt add octane I don't think but it helps with precombustion I think. I didnt think leaded gas was legal anymore.
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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 4:44 pm

WTF? puzzled Lead has nothing to do with octane. Only thing lead does is lubricate the valve seats on older cars, it doesn't lower knock.

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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 8:42 pm

Why sure it is Aaron. Its the primary reason it was put in gas in the US. lubrication is maybe a secondary reason. Look it up, you can't miss it.

Actually I have never heard it lubricates anything but I won't doubt you (like you did me)

"In the U.S. ... lead was blended with gasoline (primarily to boost octane levels) since the early 1920s, standards to phase out leaded gasoline were first implemented in 1973."
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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 9:47 pm

Huh.. I never knew that, but a quick search proves you are right. As well as acting as a lubricant, lead is an octane enhancer. One source I found:

"As well as boosting fuel octane, lead acts as a lubricant between the contact surfaces of the exhaust valves and the valve seats in the cylinder head. Certain older vehicle engines (pre mid-eighties) were made with soft metal valve seats as they were protected by the lead in the petrol. If all metal additives are removed from petrol, the soft metal valve seats may become worn and valve seat recession (VSR) may result in loss of compression and power. The most critical operating conditions for VSR are high speed and/or high load and these lead to high valve temperatures and hence greater wear rates."

Sorry for doubtage. oops

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'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 11:21 pm

Its ok. I learned that it is a lubricant too, never knew that.

Ha, to think, lead a lubricant... lol
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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 11:33 pm

you'll just waste your money if you use 101 octane on a stockish riviera.
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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 11:47 pm

Ditto. You have to tune your engine to be able to use that level of octane. It's like putting 93 in a Tercel.

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'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 11:52 pm

AA wrote:
Ditto. You have to tune your engine to be able to use that level of octane. It's like putting 93 in a Tercel.

And thats where a Tuner comes in rolleyes
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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptySun Apr 15, 2007 11:57 pm

Jack's got a '95... rolleyes rolleyes rolleyes

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptyMon Apr 16, 2007 7:17 am

AA wrote:
Ditto. You have to tune your engine to be able to use that level of octane. It's like putting 93 in a Tercel.

When the put the stickers on it adds all that hp so they need the extra octane.


If you need to tune your engine to use that what would be the point of using race gas at a track? Or do you mean just for daily driving?
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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptyMon Apr 16, 2007 7:23 am

AA wrote:
Jack's got a '95... rolleyes rolleyes rolleyes

Soo...you can't tune a '95? I have to have a Series II in order to tune?
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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptyMon Apr 16, 2007 8:40 am

quote: "If you need to tune your engine to use that what would be the point of using race gas at a track? Or do you mean just for daily driving?"

Some just want to go faster at the track, not on the street. I'm not one of those people (I run the same gas at the track and on my daily commute).

quote: "Soo...you can't tune a '95? I have to have a Series II in order to tune?"

Last I checked, Tuners are made for OBDII vehicles only, but I could be wrong. You should research this... maybe there's something out there for you!

You could always do MAFF tuning with an AFC box, that works with any car using a MAF.

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'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

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PostSubject: Re: 101 Octane!   101 Octane! EmptyMon Apr 16, 2007 3:55 pm

Im not sure but i think the obd1 ecus have e-prom chips...if so you can get a hold of an e-prom burner..an do it that way.. thats what the GN guys do...but no sure about that particular ecu!
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