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Mike
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I have a question about the impact of higher octane gas on a bolt on V6. I have a larger intake pipe, GT throttle body and GT exhaust currently on my car. I have run Shell 87 since it was new and just filled up my tank today with Shell 93. I understand the basics of octane and the purpose of running higher octane. I know our engines are considered “smart” in that they can approximate the octane based on the knock sensors and how far it can advance the timing.
My question is, will I net more of an increase in hp or tq from my engine that sees slightly higher air flow than stock by running 93? I know the performance increase of 93 is marginal over 87 when running a stock tune and stock engine, I am just wondering if the better breathing will contribute to more of an increase.
My basis for asking is when I was driving home from the gas station making a right turn from a stop I inadvertently spun my wheels with no more throttle input than usual. Can this be contributed to the octane? I don’t know what else could have played a factor as all other variables were constant. Thanks everyone!
My question is, will I net more of an increase in hp or tq from my engine that sees slightly higher air flow than stock by running 93? I know the performance increase of 93 is marginal over 87 when running a stock tune and stock engine, I am just wondering if the better breathing will contribute to more of an increase.
My basis for asking is when I was driving home from the gas station making a right turn from a stop I inadvertently spun my wheels with no more throttle input than usual. Can this be contributed to the octane? I don’t know what else could have played a factor as all other variables were constant. Thanks everyone!
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