what kind of gas do you use with a B16?
29-Aug-2005, 10:02 PM
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Depends on how advanced you run your timing. If it's really advanced, it's not a good idea. If you pull back the timing a bit it will be a bit safer. Don't think it's a huge danger for street driving, but still, you are dealing with a fairly high compression motor, so you always better off with the higher octaine stuff if you can afford it.
31-Aug-2005, 02:16 PM
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94 all the way baby lol
your running a hi rev motor not a ford or gm the higher octain the better jsut dont over do it your also not a race car
gold is best for your car unless you can get 94
but bang for buck gold is the best for you,
you can go cheap although, its price is lower for a reason
your running a hi rev motor not a ford or gm the higher octain the better jsut dont over do it your also not a race car
gold is best for your car unless you can get 94
but bang for buck gold is the best for you,
you can go cheap although, its price is lower for a reason
31-Aug-2005, 02:36 PM
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I ran 91 in my stock B16a1, and with my New motor (still a b16) with +1.1 points of Compression I still get away with 91. ( 11.3:1CR) I like putting in higher stuff when it's available.
89 should be Fine, Make sure your timing is set Properly and you have the right Spark plugs gapped to the right heat range of your motor, and you should have no problems.
89 should be Fine, Make sure your timing is set Properly and you have the right Spark plugs gapped to the right heat range of your motor, and you should have no problems.
01-Sep-2005, 01:41 AM
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honestly, if you can afford a swap, you better be looking forward to be able to afford the 91+ gas.... whY? i don't see gas going back down to anywhere in the low 80s like the old time....... they'll probably stay around high 80s to mid 90s from now on... i see line-ups even when gas are 89-92... its usually in the range of 94-99 for sure... winter's coming, not like gas is gonna go any cheaper when everyone warm's up their car in the winter before they go.... so you better adjust your wallet and keep up with the gas prices, stay with 91+ to treat your b16 well if you want the performances...
just a heads up... 91+ is the way to go... you don't want to spend more money on repairing your engine later on... =)
just a heads up... 91+ is the way to go... you don't want to spend more money on repairing your engine later on... =)
01-Sep-2005, 02:01 AM
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Originally posted by rafaln
94 all the way baby lol
your running a hi rev motor not a ford or gm the higher octain the better jsut dont over do it your also not a race car
gold is best for your car unless you can get 94
but bang for buck gold is the best for you,
you can go cheap although, its price is lower for a reason
94 all the way baby lol
your running a hi rev motor not a ford or gm the higher octain the better jsut dont over do it your also not a race car
gold is best for your car unless you can get 94
but bang for buck gold is the best for you,
you can go cheap although, its price is lower for a reason
01-Sep-2005, 07:45 PM
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buddy of mine has a b16a2, had it for 4 yrs now and has run nothing but 94. no dmg, the motor runs as mint as the day it was bought AND the thing has 210+ k on it. and figure from about ATLEAST 70k onward, the thing has had the **** revd out of it
02-Sep-2005, 01:47 AM
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Originally posted by 95Mx
buddy of mine has a b16a2, had it for 4 yrs now and has run nothing but 94. no dmg, the motor runs as mint as the day it was bought AND the thing has 210+ k on it. and figure from about ATLEAST 70k onward, the thing has had the **** revd out of it
buddy of mine has a b16a2, had it for 4 yrs now and has run nothing but 94. no dmg, the motor runs as mint as the day it was bought AND the thing has 210+ k on it. and figure from about ATLEAST 70k onward, the thing has had the **** revd out of it
02-Sep-2005, 02:24 PM
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thrill house is close. but the damage thing is kinda out to lunch, anyways...octanes prevents detonation thats it. running enough octane to prevent detonation is fine, running more does absolutly nothing for you except eat up your hard earned cash at the pump. at $1.26 a litre for the 87 why would you want to spend more?
