Octane?

2006YFZ450 · December 11, 2005, 07:01:20 PM

What is the best octane rating for Quads? I heard the 87 octane will run cooler than using 93 octane. I use 93 octane in my raptor now and wondering if Im using the right stuff..

Hoosier Daddy · December 11, 2005, 07:06:21 PM

must be that time of the week for this question to pop up...

Put some Methanol IN that puppy...

no just kidding.. 93 should do ya!

Roostin300ex · December 11, 2005, 07:10:48 PM

well arent you lucky...i just did a science experiment on this and after a minute of burning... 93 octane burns about 40 degrees celsius cooler than 87 octane

got a good grade and definetely go with premium 93

53yfz450 · December 11, 2005, 07:12:43 PM

i use 114 :Y

but then agian i dont have a stock engine.

93 should be fine.

2006YFZ450 · December 12, 2005, 05:43:41 AM

Quote from: 53yfz450 on December 11, 2005, 07:12:43 PM
i use 114 :Y

but then agian i dont have a stock engine.

93 should be fine.

Oh I see

Dr.Dirt · December 12, 2005, 06:09:38 PM

The 93 should burn cooler. Don't use anything higher than 93 because you have a stock motor and dont use anything lower than 90 because it burns way hotter.

rappy350 · December 12, 2005, 07:16:16 PM

just buy the cheapest stuff you can find...... who cares if it is watered down.

j/k i run premium

Ida_Mann · December 12, 2005, 07:18:18 PM

I run 110 in mine, but I don't have to,,,,it's jetted for it though.

I like the way it runs on the higher stuff rather than the 93.

Id@

2006YFZ450 · December 13, 2005, 05:00:38 PM

But it's hard to find gas stations that sell 100 and 114. Where do you guys buy it?

Ida_Mann · December 13, 2005, 05:14:23 PM

gotta look for them, go to a local car performance shop(I'm sure there's one nearby) and ask them.

I have a couple of places depending on funding/time available but they are in the central FL area.

Id@

Honda250ex · December 13, 2005, 06:14:53 PM

There is only 1 I know of and its in Dunedin or Clearwater? On Hercules

53yfz450 · December 13, 2005, 06:21:39 PM

pit posse. on 49th street and 46th avenue.

and there is another place called holeshot enterprises in pinellas park i think.. i dont know where it is tho. my dad just goes there.

53yfz450 · December 13, 2005, 06:29:13 PM

its on 66th street. by the kmart on 46th avenue. right by the sherwen willams.

Honda250ex · December 13, 2005, 06:33:16 PM

Why dont you get Jet Fuel

53yfz450 · December 13, 2005, 07:04:34 PM

you can get it but jet fuel is ment to run at high altitudes in thin air.

2006YFZ450 · December 13, 2005, 07:32:48 PM

what does 114 cost you?

53yfz450 · December 13, 2005, 08:03:59 PM

i get it at $5.95

you dont want to use that though.

jwscroll · December 14, 2005, 05:31:47 AM

You can also mix the higher octane with the lower octane and make your own brew.

Da_Mtg_Man · December 14, 2005, 06:59:19 AM

Quote from: 53yfz450 on December 13, 2005, 06:21:39 PM
pit posse. on 49th street and 46th avenue.

and there is another place called holeshot enterprises in pinellas park i think.. i dont know where it is tho. my dad just goes there.

Dave Pletcher Racing on 62nd Ave and about 45th st Behind the bread store. Hole shot sucks, Their gas sits for weeks/months at a time and Pitte Posse was always high on price. I used to pay 5.20 a gallon for 114 at Pletchers. Check'm out

bbf · December 14, 2005, 07:03:56 AM

i get what they have at that time never notice the diff when running the atv

2006YFZ450 · December 14, 2005, 07:24:03 AM

Quote from: 53yfz450 on December 13, 2005, 08:03:59 PM
i get it at $5.95

you dont want to use that though.

wow that's almost $6 bucks a galllon

Well you gotta pay for the good stuff.

raptor426 · December 14, 2005, 08:30:17 AM

I ran 87 octane in my raptor once by accident, it sounded like the engine was going to blow up. It was knocking a lot, and it ran like sh!t. Dont use anything less than 93, trust me.

mikeE36 · December 14, 2005, 12:35:22 PM

i used 87 in my crf 230 and it was running horribly. I try to put 93 in it at all times now. RAPTOR 700 YOU HAVE A STOCK ENGINE, IN A STOCK ENGINE DO NOT PUT ANYTHING HIGER THEN 93 BECAUSE YOU WILL MESS IT UP.

oh and before you create another post asking this. It wont be good for your cars, boat, or jet ski

Hoosier Daddy · December 14, 2005, 01:06:49 PM

try VP's U2 @ $55 per 5 gal pail is 11.00 per gallon... thats whi i switch to alky its $22 for 5 gallons.. but you use twice as much.. $:-\$

Old_School · December 14, 2005, 04:45:30 PM

Ideally you want to run the lowest octane possible WITHOUT detonation. Higher the octane the more resistance it has to spark. I love watching idiots at the drag strip put race fuel in their stock compression/timing car and run slower and wonder why. Try running 89 and if it doesn't ping you should be fine. -Mark