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spyderbuddy · 05-31-2010, 10:04 AM

87 octane vs 93 octane
Anyone here see a difference? I have been running 87 octane since we bought the car. I have a diagnostic tool i have been running on the car to see what parameters I have.

I put 93 octane fuel in the car over the weekend. The 87 octane has a 10% mix of Ethanol and I get it from Enmark. Like I had said I put 93 in it over the weekend, and though I have not seen and increase in gas mileage, I have noticed (after about half tank) a better take off and maybe more power on the hwy for passing.

Now i know my IAT, and degrees adv has something to do with this so.

IAT was 76degrees ambient temp 88 and it has been raining
degrees adv was 8

Zalirid · 05-31-2010, 10:19 AM

To really see a difference in the fuel economy you will need to run it for ~1000 miles or so to allow the ecu to recalibrate to it a bit, you will notice more responsiveness right away though. I went from 87 to 91 and wont go back. It seems to be a little more responsive, I dont hear the rasp as much on the exhaust, and it will help with less knock. I have also seen a 2 mpg jump in economy even when driving it harder, Ive been running it for a little while now. My only concern though is that I seem to be running a bit rich and burning off some extra fuel. I wish GM would offer a new tune for the v6s that want to run premium because tuning it to the higher grade fuel would help quite a bit, but doing it on our own voids warranty

Btw I prefer to run no ethanol, give this site a look, I have two gas stations in my area that run no ethanol...I dont always do it, but I prefer to when I can
http://pure-gas.org

spyderbuddy · 05-31-2010, 10:53 AM

Ok it would cost me to much to just go buy gas that has no ethanol. There no stations listed for albany ga. We do have a SHELL but most everyone around mixes their fuels with ethanol

ROD1 · 05-31-2010, 11:02 AM

V6 pulls timing with less than 91 octane.

Bryan2230 · 05-31-2010, 11:36 AM

I just filled up with 93 last week. I havent run it a lot since then, but I dont feel any difference in the car. Sure Scrming has shown us there are benefits, but I dont feel them while driving the car. So far i havent seen any benefit in gas mileage either. I was doing about 17.5mpg on 87, i'm at about 16.9 or so on 93 (over about 100 miles driving).

skuttduck · 05-31-2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

87 octane vs 93 octane
Anyone here see a difference? I have been running 87 octane since we bought the car. I have a diagnostic tool i have been running on the car to see what parameters I have.

I put 93 octane fuel in the car over the weekend. The 87 octane has a 10% mix of Ethanol and I get it from Enmark. Like I had said I put 93 in it over the weekend, and though I have not seen and increase in gas mileage, I have noticed (after about half tank) a better take off and maybe more power on the hwy for passing.

Now i know my IAT, and degrees adv has something to do with this so.

IAT was 76degrees ambient temp 88 and it has been raining
degrees adv was 8

Are you interested in getting better gas mileage? I made an observation, and I have been running premium lately.

If yours is a manual, I was able to get 25mpg city with premium, and I tried it for 3 days. First off I didn't run the AC. Next, I never let the RPMs get above 2000. I tried to get the car to 4th gear even at 25mph as that is the speed limit around here. (Big 10 university and 45,000 students)

Once I did that I noticed I could get some real good city gas mileage. It is also kind of fun to merely press in on the clutch and coast down hills.

spyderbuddy · 05-31-2010, 03:29 PM

I really did not see any difference in pep right away either. It was not untill about a half a tank that pep started. so give it some time to relearn. my gas mileage did not go up either, but i'm getting (per trip comp) about 23 - 24 miles to the gallon, or about 400 plus mile to a tank.

spyderbuddy · 05-31-2010, 04:22 PM

Ok, any of you v6 Guys try the gm performance cold air kit?

skuttduck · 05-31-2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

Ok, any of you v6 Guys try the gm performance cold air kit?

The cold air intake? It's still not out. I've been waiting for it actually.

spyderbuddy · 05-31-2010, 05:01 PM

It is acording to my parts lady @ Langdale in Sylvester Ga. I was planning to order one this week and install it. I just wanted to find out if anyone else has seen it or used it

skuttduck · 05-31-2010, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

It is acording to my parts lady @ Langdale in Sylvester Ga. I was planning to order one this week and install it. I just wanted to find out if anyone else has seen it or used it

Well, if it is available, I'd be willing to try it out. I kind of like the way the OEM airbox looks, and the pictures of the new one look good as well.

spyderbuddy · 05-31-2010, 05:24 PM

I will double check with her in the morning.

devildoc · 05-31-2010, 05:25 PM

I don't know if it is out yet. The last word that I had was over 4 months ago, and that was they still hadn't released it yet for who knows why. I wouldn't buy it though. I'm beta testing the Airaid V2 so there are others out there that will probably be much better to buy then the GMPP one.

camaro5grey · 05-31-2010, 05:45 PM

i run on 93 and have been gettin 24.8 mpg....but i also have a 6m...i wont put anything lower in my baby...she deserves the best and will get the best lol

05-31-2010, 10:04 AM	#1
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	V6 Guys Only 87 octane vs 93 octane Anyone here see a difference? I have been running 87 octane since we bought the car. I have a diagnostic tool i have been running on the car to see what parameters I have. I put 93 octane fuel in the car over the weekend. The 87 octane has a 10% mix of Ethanol and I get it from Enmark. Like I had said I put 93 in it over the weekend, and though I have not seen and increase in gas mileage, I have noticed (after about half tank) a better take off and maybe more power on the hwy for passing. Now i know my IAT, and degrees adv has something to do with this so. IAT was 76degrees ambient temp 88 and it has been raining degrees adv was 8 __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

05-31-2010, 10:53 AM	#3
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	Ok it would cost me to much to just go buy gas that has no ethanol. There no stations listed for albany ga. We do have a SHELL but most everyone around mixes their fuels with ethanol __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

05-31-2010, 11:36 AM	#5
Bryan2230 Drives: 2014 Red Hot Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saxonburg, PA Posts: 515	I just filled up with 93 last week. I havent run it a lot since then, but I dont feel any difference in the car. Sure Scrming has shown us there are benefits, but I dont feel them while driving the car. So far i havent seen any benefit in gas mileage either. I was doing about 17.5mpg on 87, i'm at about 16.9 or so on 93 (over about 100 miles driving). __________________ Thank You, Bryan Former owner of a 2010 Victory Red 2LT/RS Delivered: September 11, 2009 Current owner of a 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS Delivered: October 24, 2013

05-31-2010, 03:29 PM	#7
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	I really did not see any difference in pep right away either. It was not untill about a half a tank that pep started. so give it some time to relearn. my gas mileage did not go up either, but i'm getting (per trip comp) about 23 - 24 miles to the gallon, or about 400 plus mile to a tank. __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

05-31-2010, 04:22 PM	#8
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	Ok, any of you v6 Guys try the gm performance cold air kit? __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

05-31-2010, 10:19 AM	#2
Zalirid Drives: CGM 1LT RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 69	To really see a difference in the fuel economy you will need to run it for ~1000 miles or so to allow the ecu to recalibrate to it a bit, you will notice more responsiveness right away though. I went from 87 to 91 and wont go back. It seems to be a little more responsive, I dont hear the rasp as much on the exhaust, and it will help with less knock. I have also seen a 2 mpg jump in economy even when driving it harder, Ive been running it for a little while now. My only concern though is that I seem to be running a bit rich and burning off some extra fuel. I wish GM would offer a new tune for the v6s that want to run premium because tuning it to the higher grade fuel would help quite a bit, but doing it on our own voids warranty Btw I prefer to run no ethanol, give this site a look, I have two gas stations in my area that run no ethanol...I dont always do it, but I prefer to when I can http://pure-gas.org

05-31-2010, 11:02 AM	#4
ROD1 Retired Drives: 2010 Camaro RS V6 #1301 DOB 3/23/09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 2,563	V6 pulls timing with less than 91 octane.

05-31-2010, 05:01 PM	#10
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	It is acording to my parts lady @ Langdale in Sylvester Ga. I was planning to order one this week and install it. I just wanted to find out if anyone else has seen it or used it __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

05-31-2010, 05:24 PM	#12
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	I will double check with her in the morning. __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

05-31-2010, 05:25 PM	#13
devildoc Drives: '12 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	I don't know if it is out yet. The last word that I had was over 4 months ago, and that was they still hadn't released it yet for who knows why. I wouldn't buy it though. I'm beta testing the Airaid V2 so there are others out there that will probably be much better to buy then the GMPP one. __________________ MRT V2\|Trifecta Tune\|Airaid\|ARH LTs\|Eibach Sways STANDING 1/4MI: 13.948@99.87 6600RPM HP/TQ Gains - 30.54HP/24.3TQ (NOT PEAK)

05-31-2010, 05:45 PM	#14
camaro5grey Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: fort worth Posts: 438	i run on 93 and have been gettin 24.8 mpg....but i also have a 6m...i wont put anything lower in my baby...she deserves the best and will get the best lol

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