California Gas.... What the hell is going on???

Skyman · 08-17-2001, 06:01 PM

Well it looks like our 92octane has been replaced with 91 octane!

I just noticed it this last week filling up at the pumps!

All the stations around town have changed their 92 octane to 91 octane. What the hell is going on?

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20.
12.54@107.4 Motor
332RWHP, 350rwtq

Fox Body · 08-17-2001, 06:04 PM

What's the problem. Aren't you runing 87?

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351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

Skyman · 08-17-2001, 06:42 PM

Yeah I run 87 for the motor, but 92 should be used when on the N20!

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20.
12.54@107.4 Motor
332RWHP, 350rwtq

Stang Runner · 08-17-2001, 07:54 PM

91,92 The only stuff here is 93 and some places 94 Does the car make more power with 91 over 87 or Is 87 the best on Motor with the TFS heads?

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14.62@96.9 Engine: Steal Mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, Home ported Lower Intake, No power steering, No A/C
Drive Train: 3.55, World Class T-5,
NOW it is time for Real power STUFF I Have and will put on after I get everthing: Accel DFI

Mac cold intake, 70MM TB, Valve covers (COOL ONES)255 Fuel pump.
Next to get: rocker arms,Cam,TFS Heads,Injectors 26,Holley intake, What might I need???

fastang · 08-17-2001, 07:59 PM

I'll tell ya whats goin on Sky. The Satanic smog Nazis are raping us again. Their adding more bullshit additives that arent good for our motors but are "supposed" to be good for the fuckin foliage and lowering our octane. **** THIS STATES GOVT

Rev · 08-17-2001, 09:29 PM

I think fastang has about got it nailed down.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

Fox Body · 08-19-2001, 12:04 AM

That's one of the main things I hear about CA that pisses me off. All the smog laws and now that.

In GA, 76 (the gas station) has taken over all the crappy Smile gas stations and selected ones sell 105 octane. And currently, no sniff tests. Even though there ain't as much to do in GA as perhaps CA, GA has it's good points.

-----------------------------------------
351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

PKRWUD · 08-20-2001, 12:13 AM

I would expect the GA laws to change soon. I have flown in and out of Atlanta 8 or 9 times in the past 2 years, and the smog there is alot worse than it is in L.A. Watch out for stricter emissions testing.

Sky-
With the exception of the Texaco on Victoria by Salzars, I haven't seen 92 octane around here since they got rid of leaded 76 Super. I'm sure some stations carry it, but 91 has pretty much been the standard for years. You can buy 110 at Ventura Raceway on Saturday nights when there's racing. Bring your own 5 gallon fuel bottle.

Take care
~Chris

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Retired Moderator
MustangNet

My site: JimPorterRacing

RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR

HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

89cp · 08-23-2001, 01:01 AM

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Skyman · 08-23-2001, 03:28 AM

It just recently changed here in Ojai.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20.
12.54@107.4 Motor
332RWHP, 350rwtq

smokedchevy · 08-26-2001, 03:55 AM

Smog laws are only going to get more strict. I have to smog my car in October. I've already taken the supercharger off, now I have to find the original air intake and put my stock exhaust back on. I lost the rubber boot from the maf to the throttle body and it's $70 new.

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92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters

exgmguy · 08-26-2001, 07:46 AM

That sucks man. In Detroit you can get 93/94 octane pretty much everywhere and there has not been any emissions testing here for about 5 or more years.

What sucks is premium can range from 1.50 a gallon to 1.90 a gallon in a day or two.

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1988 Mustang GT
11.8 @ 123 (7/14/01)
1992 BadAzz Wrangler
1993 Explorer

See my car at: www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?179

Nodak · 08-26-2001, 03:31 PM

Just filled up with the 91 proof in Sonoma County Calif. The attendent thought he was a way for Union to make more $$$$$$..Heck you can't even find diesel around here and just bought a 2001 powerstroke. Nothing but poison vineyards and jerks moving in the area, after 60 years here, thinking about pulling out

Skyman · 08-26-2001, 10:12 PM

smokedchevy- email me you dont have to do aall that bullshit.

Sky

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20.
12.54@107.4 Motor
332RWHP, 350rwtq

08-17-2001, 06:01 PM	#1
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	California Gas.... What the hell is going on??? Well it looks like our 92octane has been replaced with 91 octane! I just noticed it this last week filling up at the pumps! All the stations around town have changed their 92 octane to 91 octane. What the hell is going on? Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20. 12.54@107.4 Motor *332RWHP, 350rwtq*

08-23-2001, 01:01 AM	#9
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08-17-2001, 06:04 PM	#2
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	What's the problem. Aren't you runing 87? ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

08-17-2001, 06:42 PM	#3
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Yeah I run 87 for the motor, but 92 should be used when on the N20! Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20. 12.54@107.4 Motor *332RWHP, 350rwtq*

08-17-2001, 07:54 PM	#4
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	91,92 The only stuff here is 93 and some places 94 Does the car make more power with 91 over 87 or Is 87 the best on Motor with the TFS heads? ------------------ 14.62@96.9 Engine: Steal Mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, Home ported Lower Intake, No power steering, No A/C Drive Train: 3.55, World Class T-5, NOW it is time for Real power STUFF I Have and will put on after I get everthing: Accel DFIMac cold intake, 70MM TB, Valve covers (COOL ONES)255 Fuel pump. Next to get: rocker arms,Cam,TFS Heads,Injectors 26,Holley intake, What might I need???

08-17-2001, 07:59 PM	#5
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	I'll tell ya whats goin on Sky. The Satanic smog Nazis are raping us again. Their adding more bullshit additives that arent good for our motors but are "supposed" to be good for the fuckin foliage and lowering our octane. **** THIS STATES GOVT

08-17-2001, 09:29 PM	#6
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	I think fastang has about got it nailed down. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

08-19-2001, 12:04 AM	#7
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	That's one of the main things I hear about CA that pisses me off. All the smog laws and now that. In GA, 76 (the gas station) has taken over all the crappy Smile gas stations and selected ones sell 105 octane. And currently, no sniff tests. Even though there ain't as much to do in GA as perhaps CA, GA has it's good points. ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

08-20-2001, 12:13 AM	#8
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I would expect the GA laws to change soon. I have flown in and out of Atlanta 8 or 9 times in the past 2 years, and the smog there is alot worse than it is in L.A. Watch out for stricter emissions testing. Sky- With the exception of the Texaco on Victoria by Salzars, I haven't seen 92 octane around here since they got rid of leaded 76 Super. I'm sure some stations carry it, but 91 has pretty much been the standard for years. You can buy 110 at Ventura Raceway on Saturday nights when there's racing. Bring your own 5 gallon fuel bottle. Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

08-23-2001, 03:28 AM	#10
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	It just recently changed here in Ojai. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20. 12.54@107.4 Motor *332RWHP, 350rwtq*

08-26-2001, 03:55 AM	#11
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	Smog laws are only going to get more strict. I have to smog my car in October. I've already taken the supercharger off, now I have to find the original air intake and put my stock exhaust back on. I lost the rubber boot from the maf to the throttle body and it's $70 new. ------------------ 92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters

08-26-2001, 07:46 AM	#12
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	That sucks man. In Detroit you can get 93/94 octane pretty much everywhere and there has not been any emissions testing here for about 5 or more years. What sucks is premium can range from 1.50 a gallon to 1.90 a gallon in a day or two. ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT 11.8 @ 123 (7/14/01) 1992 BadAzz Wrangler 1993 Explorer See my car at: www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?179

08-26-2001, 03:31 PM	#13
Nodak Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2	Just filled up with the 91 proof in Sonoma County Calif. The attendent thought he was a way for Union to make more $$$$$$..Heck you can't even find diesel around here and just bought a 2001 powerstroke. Nothing but poison vineyards and jerks moving in the area, after 60 years here, thinking about pulling out

08-26-2001, 10:12 PM	#14
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	smokedchevy- email me you dont have to do aall that bullshit. Sky ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20. 12.54@107.4 Motor *332RWHP, 350rwtq*