VP Racing Fuels

Justice97 · 10-24-2013, 09:20 AM

Hey what do you guys think about running VP100 for a tank.
Any pros or cons, maybe warranty issues or clauses that might prevent this.

Chuck33079 · 10-24-2013, 09:22 AM

No issues, but no benefit unless you tune for it.

DEpointfive0 · 10-24-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

No issues, but no benefit unless you tune for it.

Yep, not a one god damn benefit. Higher octane doesn't mean cleaner/higher purity or the ability to clean anything either.
And being in TX where premium is 93, the ECU has probably advanced all the timing it can anyways without needing a tune

Chuck33079 · 10-24-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Yep, not a one god damn benefit. Higher octane doesn't mean cleaner/higher purity or the ability to clean anything either.
And being in TX where premium is 93, the ECU has probably advanced all the timing it can anyways without needing a tune

Exactly. All octane is is the ability to resist detonation. The ECU will only add as much timing as the factory map will allow. If you've hit that max, you're not going to gain anything without a tune.

andre12031948 · 10-24-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Justice97

Hey what do you guys think about running VP100 for a tank.
Any pros or cons, maybe warranty issues or clauses that might prevent this.

Sometimes when racing I added a little because of not trusting that all gas stations are honest & their octane ratings are true. I didn't notice a difference.

From my experience, if it's an N/A car, spending $10+ a gallon is a waste of money.

Justice97 · 10-24-2013, 11:14 AM

Well thanks for all the advice, much appreciated.

Arrvaxx · 10-24-2013, 11:20 AM

Are you referring to daily driving or on the track? With a tune 100 octane is not the worst money you can spend. Daily driving it is a complete waste.

Chuck33079 · 10-24-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

Are you referring to daily driving or on the track? With a tune 100 octane is not the worst money you can spend. Daily driving it is a complete waste.

On a NA car I'd be shocked if you saw much power.

critical · 10-24-2013, 01:54 PM

well it's not going to hurt your car, just your wallet.

Justice97 · 10-24-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

well it's not going to hurt your car, just your wallet.

I know the owner, so probably not that much.

Arrvaxx · 10-24-2013, 02:22 PM

If you're on a track you're already spending money so what's a few more bucks?

chops · 10-24-2013, 02:39 PM

i ran 101 octane VP at the track. if cali had 93, i wouldnt bother with 101, but i try to mix in a few gallons of 101 or 100 whenever i get the chance. especially at the track where the hot ambient temps could cause some minor pinging with 91 octane

Chan Chee Hoe · 10-24-2013, 07:36 PM

VP racing fuel Made in S'pore...but i just pumped Shell V-Power98 for my car...yes for N/A cars it is a waste of $$.

10-24-2013, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Justice97 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 387 Drives: 11 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	VP Racing Fuels Hey what do you guys think about running VP100 for a tank. Any pros or cons, maybe warranty issues or clauses that might prevent this.

10-24-2013, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	No issues, but no benefit unless you tune for it. IDZRVIT, DEpointfive0 and critical like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	Are you referring to daily driving or on the track? With a tune 100 octane is not the worst money you can spend. Daily driving it is a complete waste. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

10-24-2013, 01:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	well it's not going to hurt your car, just your wallet. __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

10-24-2013, 02:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	If you're on a track you're already spending money so what's a few more bucks? __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

10-24-2013, 11:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Justice97 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 387 Drives: 11 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Well thanks for all the advice, much appreciated.

10-24-2013, 02:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	i ran 101 octane VP at the track. if cali had 93, i wouldnt bother with 101, but i try to mix in a few gallons of 101 or 100 whenever i get the chance. especially at the track where the hot ambient temps could cause some minor pinging with 91 octane

10-24-2013, 07:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	VP racing fuel Made in S'pore...but i just pumped Shell V-Power98 for my car...yes for N/A cars it is a waste of $$.

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