Gauging interest in 100 octane race gas - Page 5 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

van · 2007-08-05, 04:00 PM

The old full service gas station on pyramid and prater is now a VP station? I saw it on my way to target today. They sell normal (87 octane I presume, it had a cheap price), 93 and 100 octane(no price on the big sign)gas. I should have my clutch/radiator in by wednsday so I'll drive by and see what the prices are. If theyr'e not crazy $ my Jdm ecu would love some 93.

MPREZIV · 2007-08-05, 05:10 PM

I've heard the 100 is like $6 a gallon.

Dean · 2007-08-05, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

$6.50 a gallon but for every 50 gals you buy you get 5 gals free.

= $5.91 in bulk at Allied Washoe. If you can find it in a pump in the greater Reno/Sparks area for less or not, even, let us know!

tysonK · 2007-08-05, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidnappervan

The old full service gas station on pyramid and prater is now a VP station? I saw it on my way to target today. They sell normal (87 octane I presume, it had a cheap price), 93 and 100 octane(no price on the big sign)gas. I should have my clutch/radiator in by wednsday so I'll drive by and see what the prices are. If theyr'e not crazy $ my Jdm ecu would love some 93.

Yeah VP Racing Fuels 87, 93, 100 from the pump self serve. It was $5 for 93 and $6 for 100 last time I was there.

Kevin M · 2007-08-05, 09:35 PM

So there is 93 at the pump in Sparks? That's pretty sweet.

Dean · 2007-08-05, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

So there is 93 at the pump in Sparks? That's pretty sweet.

I don't know. with 87 at $2.79, 89 at $2.89 and 91 at 2.99, 93 should be $3.09, not $5.00. I can mix 91 and 100 and get something around 95+ for $4.50...

cody · 2007-08-06, 07:25 AM

^Yup, but if 93 is at the pump and 100 is in the can, you're just paying for the "convenience factor". I've still got a few cans of Torco that I've been spiking my gas with on race days. Race gas is better though.

Dean · 2007-08-06, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

^Yup, but if 93 is at the pump and 100 is in the can, you're just paying for the "convenience factor". I've still got a few cans of Torco that I've been spiking my gas with on race days. Race gas is better though.

Um...

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyson

Yeah VP Racing Fuels 87, 93, 100 from the pump self serve. It was $5 for 93 and $6 for 100 last time I was there.

cody · 2007-08-06, 07:36 AM

Nice.

van · 2007-08-21, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

= $5.91 in bulk at Allied Washoe. If you can find it in a pump in the greater Reno/Sparks area for less or not, even, let us know!

my buddy with an old ford bucket hotrod went to allied washoe and topped off his tank of 100 with 110. He told me they only sell leaded fuel there and that is why it is cheaper

MikeK · 2007-08-21, 07:18 PM

They sell 100 octane unleaded and 110 leaded

Dean · 2007-08-21, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidnappervan

my buddy with an old ford bucket hotrod went to allied washoe and topped off his tank of 100 with 110. He told me they only sell leaded fuel there and that is why it is cheaper

He is wrong. As Mikek said back in post 57, We are buying their Sunoco 100 GT unleaded. It is clearly labeled as unleaded.

They may sell 100 leaded as well, but it is more likely to be 104 or 110 which are more common leaded octane ratings I beleive.

van · 2007-08-21, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

He is wrong.

Won't be the first time. I'm gonna go get some on friday then. I need to make a spreadsheet to figure out how much I need too add to get in the mid 90's,atleast better than 91. Sorry I haven't read all the posts, last time I looked at this thread it was on my phone

Dean · 2007-08-21, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidnappervan

Won't be the first time. I'm gonna go get some on friday then. I need to make a spreadsheet to figure out how much I need too add to get in the mid 90's,atleast better than 91. Sorry I haven't read all the posts, last time I looked at this thread it was on my phone

No spreadsheet required... Use one of the many Octane calculators out there...

http://www.motorsportsracingfuels.co...alculator.html
http://www.ranney.com/~mjr/fuel_blend.html
http://www.csgnetwork.com/octaneratecalc.html (This one has the formulas and more info)

The rest: Google: Octane calculator

van · 2007-08-21, 08:02 PM

cool, Thanks for those Dean

cody · 2007-08-22, 08:32 AM

Here's the spreadsheet I use. Just leave the Torco at 0.

MikeK · 2008-04-18, 02:04 PM

I just filled up at allied washoe, the price went up this week, from $6.50 to $7.65

I just went over 50 gals though, so have 5 free gals the next time I fill up, so I will be running 100 octane this weekend and at hawthorne, then it looks like I am back to 91

Kevin M · 2008-04-18, 02:10 PM

$7.65 is too expensive but $6.50 is not? Lolz.

MikeK · 2008-04-18, 03:17 PM

Correct

sperry · 2008-04-18, 03:23 PM

Jeez... nice $1.15 price jump.

van · 2008-04-18, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

I just filled up at allied washoe, the price went up this week, from $6.50 to $7.65

I just went over 50 gals though, so have 5 free gals the next time I fill up, so I will be running 100 octane this weekend and at hawthorne, then it looks like I am back to 91

do you have a perrin front mount? if so I spotted you when I was leaving work.

MikeK · 2008-04-18, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by van

do you have a perrin front mount? if so I spotted you when I was leaving work.

no, APS.

Dewey · 2008-06-28, 07:45 PM

sorry i sound like such a noob, but in the first page of posts i am reading about pinging. whats that?

Dean · 2008-06-30, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dewmudgeon

sorry i sound like such a noob, but in the first page of posts i am reading about pinging. whats that?

Pinging=knocking= The air/fuel mixture ignites on it's own prior to the spark plug firing and the explosion bangs into the piston while it is still traveling up in the cylinder and can destroy an engine in short order.

More octane actually reduces the combustibility of gas, not improves it as many people think. That is why using higher octane in an engine not tuned for it usually causes a reduction of power.

Dewey · 2008-06-30, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

More octane actually reduces the combustibility of gas, not improves it as many people think. That is why using higher octane in an engine not tuned for it usually causes a reduction of power.

good to know, thank you dean.

2007-08-05, 05:10 PM	#102
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	I've heard the 100 is like $6 a gallon. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-08-05, 09:35 PM	#105
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	So there is 93 at the pump in Sparks? That's pretty sweet. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-08-06, 07:25 AM	#107
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	^Yup, but if 93 is at the pump and 100 is in the can, you're just paying for the "convenience factor". I've still got a few cans of Torco that I've been spiking my gas with on race days. Race gas is better though. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-08-06, 07:36 AM	#109
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Nice. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-04-18, 02:10 PM	#118
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	$7.65 is too expensive but $6.50 is not? Lolz. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-08-05, 04:00 PM	#101
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	The old full service gas station on pyramid and prater is now a VP station? I saw it on my way to target today. They sell normal (87 octane I presume, it had a cheap price), 93 and 100 octane(no price on the big sign)gas. I should have my clutch/radiator in by wednsday so I'll drive by and see what the prices are. If theyr'e not crazy $ my Jdm ecu would love some 93.

2007-08-21, 07:18 PM	#111
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	They sell 100 octane unleaded and 110 leaded

2007-08-21, 08:02 PM	#115
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	cool, Thanks for those Dean

2008-04-18, 02:04 PM	#117
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	I just filled up at allied washoe, the price went up this week, from $6.50 to $7.65 I just went over 50 gals though, so have 5 free gals the next time I fill up, so I will be running 100 octane this weekend and at hawthorne, then it looks like I am back to 91

2008-04-18, 03:17 PM	#119
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	Correct

2008-04-18, 03:23 PM	#120
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Jeez... nice $1.15 price jump. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2008-06-28, 07:45 PM	#123
Dewey EJ251 Real Name: Chris Dewey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 520 Car: 98 RSTi Unicorn! Class: Street Modified	sorry i sound like such a noob, but in the first page of posts i am reading about pinging. whats that? __________________ Sponsored HEAVILY by BC Tuning.

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