100 Octane stations in CA - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

1_2Many · 11-13-2008, 11:39 AM

There are quite a few 76 stations here in California that pump 100 octane. Here is the list:

SemperFi · 11-13-2008, 05:03 PM

May i ask what the point is? Are you just saying we could put 100 in our camaros and haul more butt?

TheClassicCarKid · 11-13-2008, 05:36 PM

there's one about 12 miles from my house.
Last time I looked it was 8.20 a gallon : O

1_2Many · 11-13-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

May i ask what the point is? Are you just saying we could put 100 in our camaros and haul more butt?

This is arguable, but I believe the answer is yes.

Supermans · 11-13-2008, 08:18 PM

Yes you will get a small boost in HP using 100 octane..

swifttal · 11-13-2008, 08:29 PM

When I tried 100 in Vegas in my 91 z-28, the difference was noticeable... can't imagine what the SS will do

Rekt · 11-13-2008, 08:36 PM

How does using 100 octane without any change to timing net any power?

I imagine the LS3 is smart enough to know when its there, but a 91 Z-28?

Explain! =)

swifttal · 11-13-2008, 08:45 PM

Higher octane burns slower = longer burn cycle = less strain on motor (the horsepower piece is arguable). It seemed more efficient and the car pulled harder. About 10 miles into the tank, I noticed a difference

andyrew · 11-14-2008, 01:29 AM

Theres one 2 miles from my house...

My daily driver picks up 50hp when I throw 100 octane on it

, However I have a separate file to run it (push of a button)

SScattergunSS · 11-14-2008, 03:08 AM

I always thought these gas stations were there for old cars that absolutely needed the higher octane. However, I thinks it's great that some of you guys have gotten noticeable preformance increases! Since different levels of octane do mix proportionally, ie. half a tank of 92 + half a tank of 100 = a full tank of 96, I wonder what the optimal ratio would be to give you a noticeable increase without having to fill the whole Camaro up with 100. I don't have any problem spending the extra 20 cents a gallon for Supreme (91/92 octane), but I really don't want to fill up a 19 gallon tank at $8.20 a gallon...$155.80

*radz28* · 11-14-2008, 09:52 AM

I have a station about five miles from my house. I go there to fill my 5-gallon gas can with $40 of 100. It hurts the wallet, but I can run more aggressive timing and not have to worry about torching a piston.

CWI · 11-15-2008, 02:46 PM

Octane rating
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The power output of an engine depends in part on the energy density of its fuel, but similar fuels with different octane ratings have similar density. Since switching to a higher octane fuel does not add any more hydrocarbon content or oxygen, the engine cannot produce more power.

Source==http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating

Why do people believe all the nonsense other people write? Andyrew, 50 HP? you're crazy. Octane slows the fuel burning so that it burns while the piston is on the downstroke, therefore the energy is released on the downstroke rather than the upstroke causing power loss and ping. Octane does not add any more energy to the fuel mixture that is not already there. It does not help clean your engine. It has none of those properties. It is only neccessary in high compression engines to prevent knock. If your engine is tuned properly and there is no knock present, adding octane is simply a waste of money.

swifttal · 11-15-2008, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWIweldace

Octane rating
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The power output of an engine depends in part on the energy density of its fuel, but similar fuels with different octane ratings have similar density. Since switching to a higher octane fuel does not add any more hydrocarbon content or oxygen, the engine cannot produce more power.

Source==http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating

Why do people believe all the nonsense other people write? Andyrew, 50 HP? you're crazy. Octane slows the fuel burning so that it burns while the piston is on the downstroke, therefore the energy is released on the downstroke rather than the upstroke causing power loss and ping. Octane does not add any more energy to the fuel mixture that is not already there. It does not help clean your engine. It has none of those properties. It is only neccessary in high compression engines to prevent knock. If your engine is tuned properly and there is no knock present, adding octane is simply a waste of money.

This may be true, but my right foot doesn't agree

Rodrunner · 11-15-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWIweldace

Octane rating
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The power output of an engine depends in part on the energy density of its fuel, but similar fuels with different octane ratings have similar density. Since switching to a higher octane fuel does not add any more hydrocarbon content or oxygen, the engine cannot produce more power.

Source==http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating

Why do people believe all the nonsense other people write? Andyrew, 50 HP? you're crazy. Octane slows the fuel burning so that it burns while the piston is on the downstroke, therefore the energy is released on the downstroke rather than the upstroke causing power loss and ping. Octane does not add any more energy to the fuel mixture that is not already there. It does not help clean your engine. It has none of those properties. It is only neccessary in high compression engines to prevent knock. If your engine is tuned properly and there is no knock present, adding octane is simply a waste of money.

You're absolutely right. It's an anti-knock agent, nothing more. Merely an old wives' tale placebo effect these guys are "feeling".

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11-13-2008, 05:03 PM	#2
SemperFi U.S. Marine Corps Drives: 2009 Ducati Streetfighter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 407	May i ask what the point is? Are you just saying we could put 100 in our camaros and haul more butt? __________________ Texas Residents: Join the Texas social group! Semper Fi!

11-13-2008, 08:18 PM	#5
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	Yes you will get a small boost in HP using 100 octane.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

11-14-2008, 09:52 AM	#11
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11-15-2008, 02:46 PM	#12
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	Octane rating From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The power output of an engine depends in part on the energy density of its fuel, but similar fuels with different octane ratings have similar density. Since switching to a higher octane fuel does not add any more hydrocarbon content or oxygen, the engine cannot produce more power. Source==http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating Why do people believe all the nonsense other people write? Andyrew, 50 HP? you're crazy. Octane slows the fuel burning so that it burns while the piston is on the downstroke, therefore the energy is released on the downstroke rather than the upstroke causing power loss and ping. Octane does not add any more energy to the fuel mixture that is not already there. It does not help clean your engine. It has none of those properties. It is only neccessary in high compression engines to prevent knock. If your engine is tuned properly and there is no knock present, adding octane is simply a waste of money. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!" Last edited by CWI; 11-15-2008 at 03:00 PM.

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11-13-2008, 08:29 PM	#6
swifttal Drives: '91 Z-28 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 446	When I tried 100 in Vegas in my 91 z-28, the difference was noticeable... can't imagine what the SS will do

11-13-2008, 08:36 PM	#7
Rekt Drives: Z34 370Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 149	How does using 100 octane without any change to timing net any power? I imagine the LS3 is smart enough to know when its there, but a 91 Z-28? Explain! =)

11-13-2008, 08:45 PM	#8
swifttal Drives: '91 Z-28 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 446	Higher octane burns slower = longer burn cycle = less strain on motor (the horsepower piece is arguable). It seemed more efficient and the car pulled harder. About 10 miles into the tank, I noticed a difference

11-14-2008, 01:29 AM	#9
andyrew Drives: Audi A4 STG3, Porsche 914 v8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Modesto, ca Posts: 126 View My Garage	Theres one 2 miles from my house... My daily driver picks up 50hp when I throw 100 octane on it , However I have a separate file to run it (push of a button)

11-14-2008, 03:08 AM	#10
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	I always thought these gas stations were there for old cars that absolutely needed the higher octane. However, I thinks it's great that some of you guys have gotten noticeable preformance increases! Since different levels of octane do mix proportionally, ie. half a tank of 92 + half a tank of 100 = a full tank of 96, I wonder what the optimal ratio would be to give you a noticeable increase without having to fill the whole Camaro up with 100. I don't have any problem spending the extra 20 cents a gallon for Supreme (91/92 octane), but I really don't want to fill up a 19 gallon tank at $8.20 a gallon...$155.80