93.....89.......87

[Wag]

Fortunately, we don't have to rely on opinion OR theory. There is cold hard fact.

The octane rating that's best for any vehicle is dependant on a key factor: The compression ratio inside the cylinder. The Busa's is perfect for 87 octane, pure and simple.

Around here, some gas stations have 86 and 88 octane. I usually go for the 86, just because!

--Wag--

 

[WWJD]

nuh uh!! Nuh-uh! ALL bikes run faster with higher octane! It must be true cuz I read it on the internet


I only use 87 since day one after learning the truth bout octane ratings

 

[Poppy]

Good reading.............

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[Wits-Busa]

Interesting discussion -- I have been using 93 octane in the busa, but I guess it depends on the tune on the vehicle. Does anyone know whether a PCIII map would affect timing or other variables to make 89+ octane better?

Right now I'm stock until I get my tiforce exhaust and pc3 installed, so I guess I'm switching to 87 for the time being.

Thanks for the info!

 

[BA BUSA]

(Wits-Busa @ Jan. 03 2007,14:35) Interesting discussion -- I have been using 93 octane in the busa, but I guess it depends on the tune on the vehicle.  Does anyone know whether a PCIII map would affect timing or other variables to make 89+ octane better?

Right now I'm stock until I get my tiforce exhaust and pc3 installed, so I guess I'm switching to 87 for the time being.

Thanks for the info!

Even after those mods, I would use 87...it's been almost 4 years...full exhaust, PC3R w/custom map + 87 octane  

 

[Hy_Rolr]

Yes, definitely run 87 in your stock bike and then throw a couple of hot GNIB GNABS in your tank and your all set...

 

[HRJR]

87 for me. Mostly because of the posts on this forum (and the owners manual

)

I haven't spent any time (or money) experimenting to see whether or not the octane does make any change in performance on a basically stock bike.

 

[ike]

(Poppy @ Jan. 03 2007,14:32) Good reading.............

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