V-Power Gas Question?

**beejay76** · 08-01-2009

I have GTP Supercharged and use Premium as that's what's recommended. I was wondering if anyone with this motor has used Shell Gasolines V-Power Premium gas, and if so, have you noticed a difference in MPG or had any problems after using, etc?

**flash527** · 08-01-2009

I've used it. Didn't notice anything different, and you won't. I've always felt like Shell made a higher quality gasoline, but it's usually more expensive, so I would say it doesn't matter as long as you're using 93-94 octane.

**gtpinsc** · 08-01-2009

the only time i notice a difference is when i use anything less than 93 octane... i personally like sunoco's 93 octane for some reason. ill go out of my way to get it.

**99prixgt** · 08-01-2009

shell=garbage

I run sunoco 93

**GTPrix** · 08-02-2009

Originally Posted by 99prixgt

shell=garbage

I run sunoco 93

Curious why you say this? I have always thought of Shell to be a quality fuel, but that could all be in my head.

I am not too picky on stations, as long as octane >= 93.

**Sabrewings** · 08-01-2009

I use whatever 93 the on-base station has. They guarantee no ethanol content so that works for me.

**blueguy** · 08-01-2009

Damn you guys are lucky...I wish I could get 93...all we get here is poo-poo 91

TDCRacing · 08-02-2009

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

...all we get here is poo-poo 91

That sucks. Although in the old 12 second gtp I was running 87 all of the time

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**CTKGP09** · 08-03-2009

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

Damn you guys are lucky...I wish I could get 93...all we get here is poo-poo 91

opposite for me all 93 and 1 92 never seen 91 b4

**Iron Indian** · 08-03-2009

Originally Posted by CTKGP09

opposite for me all 93 and 1 92 never seen 91 b4

Lucky, wish I could say that....

**PH04GTP** · 08-04-2009

We've had a recent change in our premium fuels in WI. Many stations up here are now offering ethanol free 91 premium. The department of Weights and Measures finally caught up with the 10% ethanol thing and relized that stations were selling 93 w/ 10% ethanol added, effetively giving it a higher octane level than listed. My undertstanding is that the lower grade fuels, 87 and 89, have a lower octane level before the ethanol is added to them. Once the fuel manufacturer adds the ethanol it brings the level up to the advertised number.

Kinda of interesting I thought, although I've never noticed much difference in milage or performance by using either 93 w/ 10% ethanol, or 91 w/o. I know for a fact though that folks down south seem to have better quality fuels though. I have always got better milage on the fuels south of Tennesee, usually 2-4 MPG better.

**TorqueAutoMotiv** · 08-01-2009

I try ad run chevron 91(calif) I mainly try and stay away from the beacons, quickstops, and ampm's notice a bit of mileage gain when i run chevron
There is a truck stop that has 100 octane wouldnt be bad for race days lol

**SlowM90** · 08-01-2009

I ONLY use Shell 93! Unless I just REALLLLLY need gas and there is no Shell around.

**beast3300** · 08-02-2009

Originally Posted by Jess3103

I ONLY use Shell 93! Unless I just REALLLLLY need gas and there is no Shell around.

X2, I exclusively use Shell fuel in everything including the lawnmower.

**Bio248** · 08-01-2009

i fill up at whatever gas station is closest to me at the time with whatever premium they have. if youre worried about your car running crappy from gas then your tune is too strict.

**2000GTP** · 08-02-2009

i run BP 93 in my car... thats really it

**Iron Indian** · 08-02-2009

All we get is 91 too although we had 93 years ago which is what I used to run. Nowadays I make sure to get gas without ethenol in it. I prefer not to put **** in my tank...

TDCRacing · 08-02-2009

Originally Posted by Iron Indian

I prefer not to put **** in my tank...

How come you think E85 is crap? It's th best fuel out there for a high horsepower build. Or even a moderate street driven build if you are able to find it. We have a cupple stations around here with it.

105 octane. At the price of 87 or less. Sure it uses more fuel. But so does that 400 horsepower car your driving around when you compare it to a honda.

TDCRacing · 08-02-2009

Originally Posted by Iron Indian

I prefer not to put **** in my tank...

How come you think E85 is crap? It's th best fuel out there for a high horsepower build. Or even a moderate street driven build if you are able to find it. We have a cupple stations around here with it.

105 octane. At the price of 87 or less. Sure it uses more fuel. But so does that 400 horsepower car your driving around when you compare it to a honda.

**Iron Indian** · 08-02-2009

Originally Posted by TDCRacing

How come you think E85 is crap? It's th best fuel out there for a high horsepower build. Or even a moderate street driven build if you are able to find it. We have a cupple stations around here with it.

105 octane. At the price of 87 or less. Sure it uses more fuel. But so does that 400 horsepower car your driving around when you compare it to a honda.

Ummm, you're talking about something else, not what i'm talking about...

I'm talking about the 10% bull**** they mix in regular gas, thats what I avoid. Alot of people have had problems because of that ****. I want ethanol free gas. Before Alky my car would get KR with anything 10%, regular gas I never got KR.

As for E85, I know very little about it but I do know its been proven to help out. I know someone who runs it in his STI with great results. Would I run it? No, why? Because its not readily availible all over and I actully drive my car places. Also the ONLY E85 station here is about 20 miles away from me in the opossite direction of where i'm from, not worth it for me. My friend on the other hand, he works right by that station so its convinent for him. Plus he never leaves OKC. Until E85 is readily availible all over the country (which I doubt will happen anytime soon), I ain't running it...