anyone actually use 93 octane gas?
08-17-2007, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by RSKY BIZ
aviatorX-
About how much per gallon, assuming no 'heck of a deal' from the FBO's?
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~Curious in Tex-A$$,
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About how much per gallon, assuming no 'heck of a deal' from the FBO's?
Thanks!
~Curious in Tex-A$$,
Kim
Average seems to be around $4.25-$4.75 at midsize to large airports. Then there are discounts of up to 50-75 cents/gal if you buy large quantities (maybe 500-1000gals+).
Price is comparable for 100LL as well. They are usually within 20 cents of each other.
08-17-2007, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Tippy
I know, I know.
For those not in aviation; it happens between the pilots and the doctors (mechanics). Sometimes chests get pounded and heads swell a bit (we are born with oversize egos). I am guilty of it.
But rest assured that I have the highest respect for those that work on the piece of aluminum that holds my butt in the air. Many of them are my dear friends and I know they want to see me come home safely as much as I do!
08-17-2007, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by aviatorX
Varies widely. There are numerous aviation search engines where you can see Jet-A being sold today for as little as $2.70/gal up to $6/gal.
Average seems to be around $4.25-$4.75 at midsize to large airports. Then there are discounts of up to 50-75 cents/gal if you buy large quantities (maybe 500-1000gals+).
Price is comparable for 100LL as well. They are usually within 20 cents of each other.
Average seems to be around $4.25-$4.75 at midsize to large airports. Then there are discounts of up to 50-75 cents/gal if you buy large quantities (maybe 500-1000gals+).
Price is comparable for 100LL as well. They are usually within 20 cents of each other.
Uh, unless I have a 'winged receptacle', I will have to pass on the 'high volume discount!'
It was 'concerning enough' surrounded by barrels of VP racing fuel in the hot pit @ Road America's ALMS race... during the lightening storm!
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Kim
08-17-2007, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by aviatorX
Sometimes chests get pounded and heads swell a bit (we are born with oversize egos).
Just saying we are in the same business, but on different ends. I am only half right on this topic, it is true that octane stops on a 100 point scale. it is not HEPTANE that goes over 100. I dont know what it is now as I did a quick search to confirm my statement and realized that heptane is on the low end of octane. Sorry for the mis info.
08-17-2007, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by aviatorX
Important caution regarding 100LL. The "LL" stands for low lead. This means it has a low lead content in relation to other aviation fuels. However in comparison to automotive unleaded it has a fair amount of lead and probably not a good idea in a car requiring unleaded.
08-17-2007, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by porsche-t
........That's why I said I put in in my TURBO bike.
It was a caution for anyone who might be thinking it was a source of 100 octane fuel for those Porsche thingys since that was the focal point of this thread.
Thats why I said "probably not a good idea in a car requiring unleaded".
08-17-2007, 10:35 AM
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Guess we are lucky here in Canada!!!!!! Both PetroCanada and Sunoco actually have 94 octane!!
In my case when I bought my baby about 2 months ago, my first post I mentioned that it had a "bogging down" sensation between 4-5000rpm when accelerating "briskly", that was on the 91 octane premium that I thought was the best I could get....when I discovered the 94 octane, after a few tankfuls the bogging down is completely gone. ( I also wonder whether the computer adapted to the way I drive compared to previous owner that may not have revved it much?? )
In my case when I bought my baby about 2 months ago, my first post I mentioned that it had a "bogging down" sensation between 4-5000rpm when accelerating "briskly", that was on the 91 octane premium that I thought was the best I could get....when I discovered the 94 octane, after a few tankfuls the bogging down is completely gone. ( I also wonder whether the computer adapted to the way I drive compared to previous owner that may not have revved it much?? )
08-17-2007, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by aviatorX
It was a caution for anyone who might be thinking it was a source of 100 octane fuel for those Porsche thingys since that was the focal point of this thread.
Thats why I said "probably not a good idea in a car requiring unleaded".
Thats why I said "probably not a good idea in a car requiring unleaded".
100LL smells goods while running but once your injectors are clogged and the cats are toast, it doesnt smell so good anymore.
You can run it in any carbureted car or bike though.
08-17-2007, 11:23 AM
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Very good caution indeed.
100LL smells goods while running but once your injectors are clogged and the cats are toast, it doesnt smell so good anymore.
You can run it in any carbureted car or bike though.
100LL smells goods while running but once your injectors are clogged and the cats are toast, it doesnt smell so good anymore.
You can run it in any carbureted car or bike though.
08-17-2007, 11:28 AM
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mejier around my house sells 100 octane unleaded at the pump.. i always wanted to try it but was scared what you guys think? will if feel a boost in power? will the car run better? will it blow up????
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Originally Posted by Oscypek
. . . i always wanted to try it but was scared what you guys think? will if feel a boost in power? will the car run better? will it blow up????
Standing by for follow-up report... and remember
my guess is. . . .
Happy driving!
Kim
