The price of 93 octane in Oklahoma is ludicrous! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JantzenOKC · 11-23-2014, 08:14 PM

I live in Oklahoma City and 99% of our gas stations have 87, 89, and 91 octane gas. There are like 2 stations in the whole metro area that has 93. I bought my first tank of 93 octane today and it was almost $2.00 a gallon more than 91. How crazy is that, most states just have it as their premium. I guess its just that they have a monopoly and people that have to have it have to have it. It's about $30 difference each tank 91 vs. 93.. 87-91 is like 75 cents cheaper than it was a few weeks ago but 93 doesn't seem to change. Just seems crazy to me, rant over.

PalmerGA · 11-23-2014, 08:35 PM

Yeah... that's outrageous. 93 around here runs about 30 cents a gallon more than 87. You do know your car is engineered to run on 87, right? Even a SS will run fine on 91.

Jewbeanie · 11-23-2014, 08:37 PM

I have yet to see a station with 93 in California and our 91 is at $4.00 a gallon give or take the time of year...so I would relish in that 91 price.

PalmerGA · 11-23-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewbeanie

I have yet to see a station with 93 in California and our 91 is at $4.00 a gallon give or take the time of year...so I would relish in that 91 price.

You can stop looking. California doesn't sell anything above 91. At least not for regular street vehicles.

JantzenOKC · 11-23-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Yeah... that's outrageous. 93 around here runs about 30 cents a gallon more than 87. You do know your car is engineered to run on 87, right? Even a SS will run fine on 91.

Yeah I do know that thanks. I bought the Fabberge(IPS) twin turbo kit for my V6, should have it here in a few weeks. The canned tune that I'll have to run is tuned for 93. Looks like I'm going to be stuck paying this crazy amount for now unless I can find someone to dyno tune it for 91 octane.(maybe Matt@FSP in TX). The kit makes 460whp and 440wtq at 12psi but has to run 93.. I might experiment with 91 but imagine it will pull a lot of timing and run bad.. we'll see. Definitely want to start out running what it is tuned for.

MagnumForceGB · 11-23-2014, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

Yeah I do know that thanks. I bought the Fabberge(IPS) twin turbo kit for my V6, should have it here in a few weeks. The canned tune that I'll have to run is tuned for 93. Looks like I'm going to be stuck paying this crazy amount for now unless I can find someone to dyno tune it for 91 octane.(maybe Matt@FSP in TX). The kit makes 460whp and 440wtq at 12psi but has to run 93.. I might experiment with 91 but imagine it will pull a lot of timing and run bad.. we'll see. Definitely want to start out running what it is tuned for.

Buy the torque app and OBD2 and see if there is detonation on 91 octane. Also run 10% ethanol as extra knock resistance. Or you can run water/methanol injection like I do, octane on demand.

Also, the V6 stock timing tables are for 91 octane, but will pull timing like crazy on 87 octane. The V6 is over 11:1 compression ratio, higher than the LS3. It can run on 87 due to the knock sensors and direct injection.

JantzenOKC · 11-23-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

Buy the torque app and OBD2 and see if there is detonation on 91 octane. Also run 10% ethanol as extra knock resistance. Or you can run water/methanol injection like I do, octane on demand.

Also, the V6 stock timing tables are for 91 octane, but will pull timing like crazy on 87 octane. The V6 is over 11:1 compression ratio, higher than the LS3. It can run on 87 due to the knock sensors and direct injection.

I'll look Iinto that, I'll have to have something when I start experimenting with gas. I can watch everything with my scantools at work but they're big and bulky and dirty. I might be ok just running 7psi on wastegates but when i get the boost controller and up it to 12psi I might have more issues. Don't really know just speculating. Really don't want to get into meth if I don't have to.

damian559 · 11-23-2014, 11:00 PM

I would't pay that for 93, even if it was available in Ca. Right now it's about $3.10 for 91.

402 · 11-23-2014, 11:03 PM

Ouch, I will stick with my 2 dollar ethanol.

trodecke · 11-24-2014, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

There are like 2 stations in the whole metro area that has 93.

Where are the stations with 93? I've only been able to get 93 in Dallas and it performed really well.

bluey9 · 11-24-2014, 06:54 AM

In Scotland the minimum you can buy is 95. 97-99 is available.
But, the downside is that even the 95 is nearly $11 a gallon.

camaro500 · 11-24-2014, 07:01 AM

You have to love the fact that gas companies are making a KILLING on those who live in the European Union. Russia, middle east, north africa and the north atlantic have plenty of oil and you guys are making these people RICH.

JantzenOKC · 11-24-2014, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by trodecke

Where are the stations with 93? I've only been able to get 93 in Dallas and it performed really well.

The one I went to is RS fuel, 3330 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. It's a Phillips 66 station. I always see alot of high end cars there fueling up. The other one in Nichols Hills.

2011shelby · 11-24-2014, 07:17 AM

Those prices are insane. I fill up last week@ $3.05/ gallon for 93.

Best bet would be for you to keep running NO ethanol gas for better knock resistance.

Also another option for you may be a little Torco to each tank of gas.

11-23-2014, 08:14 PM	#1
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	The price of 93 octane in Oklahoma is ludicrous! I live in Oklahoma City and 99% of our gas stations have 87, 89, and 91 octane gas. There are like 2 stations in the whole metro area that has 93. I bought my first tank of 93 octane today and it was almost $2.00 a gallon more than 91. How crazy is that, most states just have it as their premium. I guess its just that they have a monopoly and people that have to have it have to have it. It's about $30 difference each tank 91 vs. 93.. 87-91 is like 75 cents cheaper than it was a few weeks ago but 93 doesn't seem to change. Just seems crazy to me, rant over. Attached Images

11-23-2014, 08:35 PM	#2
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Yeah... that's outrageous. 93 around here runs about 30 cents a gallon more than 87. You do know your car is engineered to run on 87, right? Even a SS will run fine on 91. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

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camaro500 Drives: 2017 Jaguar F Type R Tuned 498awhp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 871 View My Garage	You have to love the fact that gas companies are making a KILLING on those who live in the European Union. Russia, middle east, north africa and the north atlantic have plenty of oil and you guys are making these people RICH. __________________ JRE cammed w.full bolt ons 444rwhp/422rwtq SOLD 2017 Jaguar F Type R ''Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.'' - F. Bueller

11-23-2014, 08:37 PM	#3
Jewbeanie Drives: 2010 White Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Timbucktu Posts: 222	I have yet to see a station with 93 in California and our 91 is at $4.00 a gallon give or take the time of year...so I would relish in that 91 price.

11-23-2014, 11:03 PM	#9
402 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NEB Posts: 242	Ouch, I will stick with my 2 dollar ethanol.

11-24-2014, 06:54 AM	#11
bluey9 Drives: Camaro 2LT (it's here), Peugeot 508 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Glasgow Posts: 157	In Scotland the minimum you can buy is 95. 97-99 is available. But, the downside is that even the 95 is nearly $11 a gallon.

11-24-2014, 07:17 AM	#14
2011shelby Drives: 2011ShelbyGT500 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 293	Those prices are insane. I fill up last week@ $3.05/ gallon for 93. Best bet would be for you to keep running NO ethanol gas for better knock resistance. Also another option for you may be a little Torco to each tank of gas.