[Shotimes] there arose such a clatter

[Paul L Fisher]

When I first bought my SHO in November, '97. I only ran 93. Then I got on this 
list and Ron convinced me to try 87. I have been running 87 ever since and once 
in a GREAT while get a slight ping at throttle tip-in. This only happens when 
the car is extremely hot and A/C running etc....

I can't even begin to calculate the actual amount of money I have saved but 
here goes.

75,000 miles / 25 MPG = 3000 gallons * 20 cents a gallon = $600.

I still firmly disagree with Mr. Porter on oil but he does know what he is 
talking about on gas octane.

Paul L Fisher
'93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 176K Build date 11/18/1992
- K&N Panel filter, Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Dynomax cat-back, Holley 
190lph fuel pump, FPS rebuilt ATX, 26mm rear sway bar, Performance-Plus 
Stainless Steel Y-pipe, Delrin sub-frame bushings, Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 
oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.

SHO Club member http://www.shoclub.com/
Check out my web site http://www.paul-fisher.com/
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Quoting bobsteig@att.net:

> ...and I thank you for your frankness. 
> 
> So you're saying I could get away w/ the cheap gas 
> except maybe in the hottest summer months?(!) COOL! 
> Next coupla rounds are on me! 
> 
> Best, Bob
> > I've been running 87 octane for around 10 years now in my SHOs. This has
> > been stock, with Bolt-on Stages ('89 & current '94), and the '99. Also
> with
> > "real" gas, 10% alky, and RFG fuel (in Chicago, Louisville, and "Summer
> Gas"
> > now in Detroit). I was the first n/a Gen 3 into the 14s running 87
> octane.
> > My V6s have gotten consistent 27-31 mpg on the highway.
> > 
> > Yes, I do run 91-93 octane for the Conventions, as it is always hot, plus
> we
> > beat the cars on the track and dragstrip. Other than that, 87 does all
> you
> > need for basically stock SHOs.
> > 
> > The oil companies and their stockholders thank you for your generosity!!
> > ;-)
> > 
> > Ron Porter
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of bobsteig@att.net
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 8:45 PM
> > To: ronporter@prodigy.net; shotimes@autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Shotimes] there arose such a clatter
> > 
> > 
> > Serious??? In the almost 4 years I've had my '89 all it's ever had to drink
> 
> > is Sunoco 93, and the best I've ever gotten out of it is 25 mpg (all
> > highway, 
> > 18-19 in town).
> > Admittedly it runs like a bandit (it has new plugs, wires, etc).
> > Maybe with the rising gas prices I could save enough for an extra
> cocktail
> > or 
> > two a week for myself if I pour in the 87 octane...hmmmmmm...
> > 
> > BB-NYC '89)
> > 
> > 
> > From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
> > To: "'Dave Kegel'" <d.kegel@comcast.net>, "'van Oss'"
> >   <vanOss@centurytel.net>, "'SHOtimes Mailing List'"
> >   <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Subject: RE: [Shotimes] there arose such a clatter
> > Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:06:07 -0400
> > 
> > Bottom line is......something isn't right.
> > 
> > Yes, it could be pinging. But, what if higher octane doesn't fix it? And
> if
> > it does, it's a band-aid.
> > 
> > 
> > There is an issue, as the motor should live happily ever after on 87. 
> > 
> > Ron Porter
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