MustangWorks.com : Ford Forums - View Single Post

89 Cobra LX · 07-11-2002, 02:46 PM

Chris,

After reading this post I'm wondering if using a lower octane gas would solve some of my problems. My car always smells a little rich, even though when we tuned it on the dyno, we got it in the right range. I've always thought the higher the octane the better. I usually put in 91 or 92 octane (depending what the station carries). I'm going to try 87 octane next time and see if it pings.

What are your thoughts on ethanol?

Thanks,

07-11-2002, 02:46 PM	#7
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	Chris, After reading this post I'm wondering if using a lower octane gas would solve some of my problems. My car always smells a little rich, even though when we tuned it on the dyno, we got it in the right range. I've always thought the higher the octane the better. I usually put in 91 or 92 octane (depending what the station carries). I'm going to try 87 octane next time and see if it pings. What are your thoughts on ethanol? Thanks, __________________ Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 5 speed 302-Cobra Intake-GT40p heads-TFS stage 1 cam-FRPP 1.6 roller rockers-3:73 gears-KYB shocks and struts-Eibach Pro-kit-HPM Mega-bite upper and lower control arms-FRPP aluminum driveshaft-16x8 Chrome Cobra Rs R.H.C. #14