So for all of you that have and or had a SC engine.... what’s the best fuel for the Beast? E-85, 93, 91, 89....... thanks.
I imagine 93 would be ideal, but since it is not available everywhere in the US I am betting that the recommended fuel will be 91 octane. Obviously running 93 is safer due to the lower risk of the fuel pre-detonating in the cylinder, but you gotta run what is available in your area and the computer can make adjustments to small changes to things like fuel octane levels.93 otherwise you will start to get detonation . It can do some nasty damage over time
91 is just fine and will not cause detonation if you don't have 93 available. Kwik Trip non oxy 91 is good. I run 102 in the Demon when I can!93 otherwise you will start to get detonation . It can do some nasty damage over time
E85 is already mixed. You can mix it further to reach different ethanol levels. I would not do this without a way to measure the alcohol level accurately. Most cars on the road today (non-EV) are designed to run on fuel up to E10 which is what comes out of the pump at most fuel stations. I am not sure if the TRX is setup from the factory to run a different mixture or not. Typically you need a tune at a minimum and may require additional components to prevent damage to your fuel system from prolonged use of fuels with higher than recommended ethanol contents.What’s the deal with E85 . Never used it , I have it in my area . My question is do you need a tune or a blend mix with regular fuel to use it safely ?
So which is it Guns, below 93 will cause detonation, or it wont and you have had no problems? LOL.Curious why you think the manufacturer, who has to back a warranty, is wrong?
Also, there is no reason to put octane boost in a stock engine, you will get no benefit, and that stuff can be harmful to plugs, injectors, etc. If running a stock tune, put 91 or better in and leave it at that.
Cool thanks. It being a s/c vehicle doesn't really matter, it has to do with the compression ratio, the higher the ratio, the more octane needed. Speaking high level, for a forced induction you actually need a lower compression ratio in general. Incredible engineering and electronic controls have allowed for fairly high compression ratio's (10+ to 1) WITH forced induction, requiring premium (91+).Not saying 91 would cause issues but given the choice I would run 93 that’s all , like I said I have run 91 without issues didn’t mean to create any confusion, just stating what I have run in my s/c vehicles