Re: [ST] Fuel Stabilizer - OK for the Sprint?

[Paul Reyes <plreng23@xxxxxxxx>]

Neil and Ben,

 Thanks for the information on the difference between RON and Octane
numbers. The web site is helpful in showing me the difference. I did not
know that they were not the same (ignorance is bliss) not. If 92 Octane
= 96 RON than 92 Octane is just about right since the manual calls for
95 RON. I do feel a difference in power though with a 3 point raise in
my Octane. Oh, just to let you all know I don't sell the stuff that I am
putting in my tank, I am just a consumer that likes the product. Neil,
If the level of Octane did not matter why do racing applications use
higher Octane, plus I would never put in alcohol to stabilize my fuel. I
would rather buy a product for that purpose so I don't screw things up.
And yes, I know that they already put in alcohol in our fuel to help
lower emissions. Most of the auto related information I have read states
not to use over a certain amount of alcohol in your fuel.  I know that
at work on our chain saws that are not used that often they went to a
low Octane fuel to stop gumming of the saws, and they run like c--p.

 Well, it is a cold and crisp sunny day here in the Northwest so I am
off on a ride. 

Ride Safe Have Fun
Paul Reyes
99 ST Blk
 

Ben Snyder wrote:
> 
> Check that manual again.  Mine says 95RON (Research
> Octane Numbers), which is different from MON (Motor
> Octane Numbers).  You can learn the difference by
> going to http://www.vpracingfuels.com/main.html and
> clicking on 'Tech bulletins' in the left-hand frame
> and then 'Octane Numbers: What They Mean'.
> 

> I used to have a pamphlet that showed the 'average' 92
> pump octane gas was something like 96RON and 88MON.
> Since I moved I dont know where that thing is anymore,
> it's in a box somewhere.
> 
> Anyway, long story short, usually the highest octane
> at the pump meets Triumph's requirements...although a
> fuel  stabilizer/octane boot couldnt hurt, and usually
> helps things out a little.  I've been tossing around
> the idea of a 5gal can of VP Motorsport 103, I know
> some folks who run a 1/2 and 1/2 mix with that and
> pump gas and they get good results.
>

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