A Brain Fart...

MZ DAIZY · 03-12-2021, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Just drive MZ DAIZY like you are driving Mrs. Daisy and that fuel will be gone in no time. No worries.

I see what ya did there! 😜

MZ DAIZY · 03-12-2021, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy4oldcars

I was wondering about octane booster, too.
Assuming the 14 gallons gave you a full 19 gallon tank, and the prior tank was 93 octane, the math puts you just under 91 octane for the tank full. Just go easy on her, and she'll be fine.

Kirk B.

This has me thinking... I have no problem locally getting 93 octane, but let’s say I’m out of town and all they have is 91 octane? Never really thought about it since I rarely travel far with her.

MZ DAIZY · 03-12-2021, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Accidentally filled up with 87 octane since we hadn’t driven the z in a while and were used to filling up the dd.

That’s EXACTLY what happened! Just filled the wifey’s war wagon a couple of days ago and totally spaced out.

Thanks for the input. Youse guys is da best!

Rusty · 03-12-2021, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

This has me thinking... I have no problem locally getting 93 octane, but let’s say I’m out of town and all they have is 91 octane? Never really thought about it since I rarely travel far with her.

No problem. It won't make the same power. Timing will be pulled some.

SouthArk370Z · 03-12-2021, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

This has me thinking... I have no problem locally getting 93 octane, but let’s say I’m out of town and all they have is 91 octane? Never really thought about it since I rarely travel far with her.

The difference between 93 and 91 isn't all that much for a DD. The ECM will pull some timing and you will lose a little power but you shouldn't do any damage as long as you drive carefully. Keep your toenails out of the radiator until you can get the octane back up.

Personally, I'd use octane booster only if I got some very low octane (say >= 4 ratings less). Keep in mind that the octane boost printed on the bottle is usually in "points" not octane numbers - it's gonna take a lot of booster to make much of a difference.

BettyZ · 03-12-2021, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

This has me thinking... I have no problem locally getting 93 octane, but let’s say I’m out of town and all they have is 91 octane? Never really thought about it since I rarely travel far with her.

I had Seb give me 91 and 93 maps when I was N/A. Probably do the same with FI

alcheng · 03-12-2021, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Got gas today and pumped about 10 gallons of regular (89) octane into MZ DAIZY Before I realized I pushed the wrong button on the pump. She’s been tuned for 93 octane. I figure there’s a mix of about 4 gallons of 93 to 10 gallons of 89. What should be my plan of action and how bad a F-UP is this?

whew..... I thought you put the windshield washer fluid into the radiator....

BettyZ · 03-12-2021, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

The difference between 93 and 91 isn't all that much for a DD. The ECM will pull some timing and you will lose a little power but you shouldn't do any damage as long as you drive carefully. Keep your toenails out of the radiator until you can get the octane back up.

Personally, I'd use octane booster only if I got some very low octane (say >= 4 ratings less). Keep in mind that the octane boost printed on the bottle is usually in "points" not octane numbers - it's gonna take a lot of booster to make much of a difference.

The STP stuff has an insane # of points and one bottle will kick a full tank up from 91 to 93. But it ain't cheap

SouthArk370Z · 03-12-2021, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

The STP stuff has an insane # of points and one bottle will kick a full tank up from 91 to 93. But it ain't cheap

I didn't know there was anything that potent out there for the street. Thanks for the update.

redondoaveb · 03-12-2021, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

The STP stuff has an insane # of points and one bottle will kick a full tank up from 91 to 93. But it ain't cheap

Check out Boostane

Rusty · 03-12-2021, 07:55 PM

Back in the day. We used to use tolulene as a octane booster. Worked with my 572 cu in, 14 to 1 Mopar motor.

cooltoy · 03-12-2021, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

whew..... I thought you put the windshield washer fluid into the radiator....

Rusty · 03-12-2021, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

whew..... I thought you put the windshield washer fluid into the radiator....

Rebuilt the one motor in my '78 TransAm. Got everything in, hooked up and running. Motor runs great. Couldn't figure out why the windshield washer reservoir keeps going dry.

First time to use the washers. They don't work.

Found out when we put the hood back on. Someone

plugged the washer hose to a port at the base of the carb.

MZ DAIZY · 03-14-2021, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

whew..... I thought you put the windshield washer fluid into the radiator....

Oh, c’mon! Everybody knows you put oil in the radiator. Keeps the cooling system lubed...

alcheng · 03-14-2021, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Oh, c’mon! Everybody knows you put oil in the radiator. Keeps the cooling system lubed...

I put "the370z.com" sticker on the intake ram to make it "cooler"

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