Just moved to kansas... farg'n 91 octane!

VxTurboxV · 10-02-2005, 12:19 AM

Just went to go fill the Skyhawk T-type with some 93 octane. I think I sharted when I realized this was one of those crappy citys I was always reading about with only 91 octane fuel!

This just won't do. I learned about one gas station on the far end of town claiming 93 octane at the pump. Seems strange they would be the only one?

Anyone know of a way to test fuel octane? I doubt theres an easy way but I don't want to drive all the way across town and pay more money for 93 octane if it isn't in fact 93.

Dang po-dunk towns!

OKBuickGN · 10-02-2005, 01:08 AM

Every station around my house has switched from 93 to 91 and my cars been running like crap every since.

johndeeregn · 10-02-2005, 12:19 PM

104 UL in 55 gallon drums

ajt86 · 10-02-2005, 12:38 PM

if it says 93 octain its gotta be right- atleast around here they test the gas.

johndeeregn · 10-02-2005, 12:54 PM

they test here also

Gary Wells · 10-02-2005, 01:22 PM

You guys mean that it was 93 octane when it was checked at the refinery, and it goes downhill from then on.

johndeeregn · 10-02-2005, 01:53 PM

I mean we actually have state inspectors that randomly check tanks on a reg basas

87GN@Tahoe · 10-02-2005, 03:03 PM

so how do they check octane?... can joe-blow do it at home?

johndeeregn · 10-02-2005, 03:08 PM

know about a home test kit?? Our state has people that come around with high $$$$ test equipment to check it

ajt86 · 10-02-2005, 03:11 PM

hey gary have you ever seen one of the state mobile inspection units? they dont mess around with cheating people on gas

atleast how they do it in NJ- they just randomly stop and inspect pumps and gas- if it wasnt controlled- what would stop a station from selling 87 as 94?

VxTurboxV · 10-02-2005, 06:45 PM

I'm screwed anyhow, I was looking at an old post. Wichita stopped selling 93 completly 4 months ago. Urks me that the 91 is the same price as the 93 back in FLA. Not even sure if mixing home brew is cheaper than a 55 gal drum of 104...

Either way, I'm screwed....

10-02-2005, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
VxTurboxV Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,711	Just moved to kansas... farg'n 91 octane! Just went to go fill the Skyhawk T-type with some 93 octane. I think I sharted when I realized this was one of those crappy citys I was always reading about with only 91 octane fuel! This just won't do. I learned about one gas station on the far end of town claiming 93 octane at the pump. Seems strange they would be the only one? Anyone know of a way to test fuel octane? I doubt theres an easy way but I don't want to drive all the way across town and pay more money for 93 octane if it isn't in fact 93. Dang po-dunk towns! __________________ 86 Rx-7 GXL Hybrid 86 Grand National motor and trans. TRW pistons, Webber ported IRONS, Extender chip,Translator plus,Te-45a, Vig.Torque Conv.(3500), Trans Cooler, 55lb inj's, 10mm Race Wires, Adj. FP Regulator,RJC PP ,FMIC 18x32 spearco bar&plate, Custom 3 inch mandrel DP, postons X-over pipe. deltagate WG, 3.40 rear, WB 02 255 60 MT Progressive alky, 1 m15 nozzle. Best E.T. 10.65 Best MPH 131.4 Still tuning.

10-02-2005, 01:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
OKBuickGN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pryor OK Posts: 74	Every station around my house has switched from 93 to 91 and my cars been running like crap every since. __________________ 1987 BuickGN Stock turbo, heads, intercooler, 12.37@108mph Still working the bugs out

10-02-2005, 12:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
johndeeregn ND PACE Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Go Big Red Posts: 313	I buy 104 UL in 55 gallon drums __________________ Looking for a pound of Ice Cream and a Funnel Cake WHERE THE HELL DID JIM ROME GO

10-02-2005, 12:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
ajt86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sicklerville, NJ Posts: 2,324	if it says 93 octain its gotta be right- atleast around here they test the gas. __________________ Traenkner Performance Tunes Tuning most 98-present GM PCMs, including solstice/sky turbo, d-max, LS1, LS2, 3800 platform, S-T truck, CK truck, ford mustang 05-07 plus ford F-150 04-07 and more.... Performance or Economy tunes available

10-02-2005, 12:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
johndeeregn ND PACE Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Go Big Red Posts: 313	Yes they test here also __________________ Looking for a pound of Ice Cream and a Funnel Cake WHERE THE HELL DID JIM ROME GO

10-02-2005, 01:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gary Wells Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Long Beach, PRK Posts: 1,508	You guys mean that it was 93 octane when it was checked at the refinery, and it goes downhill from then on. __________________ TIA: Gary wells / "TOLTK" '02 QS Z06 vette, 55K miles '87 Buick Turbo Regal, 22K miles '98 honda CBR1100XX, 1.2K miles Garage prostitutes to the max

10-02-2005, 01:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
johndeeregn ND PACE Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Go Big Red Posts: 313	No I mean we actually have state inspectors that randomly check tanks on a reg basas __________________ Looking for a pound of Ice Cream and a Funnel Cake WHERE THE HELL DID JIM ROME GO

10-02-2005, 03:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
87GN@Tahoe MEDICAL DISCHARGE Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 935	so how do they check octane?... can joe-blow do it at home? __________________ '87 GN w/ factory astroroof -->sold '64 Riviera (TT Nailhead project) '79 toyota 4X4 p/u with Buick 3.8/th350--> FOR SALE 21ft steam launch 40ft steam yacht (work in progress) 22ft "RACING" steam launch Both ends of the speed spectrum, all done WITH CLASS, and all at 6,500 ft elevation

10-02-2005, 03:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
johndeeregn ND PACE Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Go Big Red Posts: 313	dont know about a home test kit?? Our state has people that come around with high $$$$ test equipment to check it __________________ Looking for a pound of Ice Cream and a Funnel Cake WHERE THE HELL DID JIM ROME GO

10-02-2005, 03:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
ajt86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sicklerville, NJ Posts: 2,324	hey gary have you ever seen one of the state mobile inspection units? they dont mess around with cheating people on gas atleast how they do it in NJ- they just randomly stop and inspect pumps and gas- if it wasnt controlled- what would stop a station from selling 87 as 94? __________________ Traenkner Performance Tunes Tuning most 98-present GM PCMs, including solstice/sky turbo, d-max, LS1, LS2, 3800 platform, S-T truck, CK truck, ford mustang 05-07 plus ford F-150 04-07 and more.... Performance or Economy tunes available

10-02-2005, 06:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
VxTurboxV Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,711	I'm screwed anyhow, I was looking at an old post. Wichita stopped selling 93 completly 4 months ago. Urks me that the 91 is the same price as the 93 back in FLA. Not even sure if mixing home brew is cheaper than a 55 gal drum of 104... Either way, I'm screwed.... __________________ 86 Rx-7 GXL Hybrid 86 Grand National motor and trans. TRW pistons, Webber ported IRONS, Extender chip,Translator plus,Te-45a, Vig.Torque Conv.(3500), Trans Cooler, 55lb inj's, 10mm Race Wires, Adj. FP Regulator,RJC PP ,FMIC 18x32 spearco bar&plate, Custom 3 inch mandrel DP, postons X-over pipe. deltagate WG, 3.40 rear, WB 02 255 60 MT Progressive alky, 1 m15 nozzle. Best E.T. 10.65 Best MPH 131.4 Still tuning.

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