Fuel usage

big frank · Post by **big frank** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:43 pm

I imagine that all you guys use Premium gas in your 93s, but what is called out in the owners manual? At 9:1 compression, it doesnt seem like its needed. Let me know. Thanks...

Black306 · Post by **Black306** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 12:10 am

Mine is BONE stock (other than the battery...which is a stock-ish Autolite, everything is original) and use 87 gas. Figured there is no point using 91 since I haven't even touched the timing.

big frank · Post by **big frank** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 12:42 am

Black306 wrote:Mine is BONE stock (other than the battery...which is a stock-ish Autolite, everything is original) and use 87 gas. Figured there is no point using 91 since I haven't even touched the timing.

No pinging or knocking? How about what oil are you using? Thanks...

Frank

Black306 · Post by **Black306** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 12:56 am

Nope, no noise. I think I put conventional Valvoline or Castrol 10w-30 last time. But I have a case of 10w-30 Penzoil Synthetic waiting to go in.

big frank · Post by **big frank** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:55 am

Black306 wrote:Nope, no noise. I think I put conventional Valvoline or Castrol 10w-30 last time. But I have a case of 10w-30 Penzoil Synthetic waiting to go in.

Yeah, I will probaby run synthetic in mine also. It sure makes a difference in my equiptment, especially the air cooled stuff.

I see you are in Sac. Was down there yesterday looking at a Cobra. I'm in Red Bluff.

Frank

Post by **BADBOY** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:21 am

They were made to run on 87 octane.

big frank · Post by **big frank** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:30 am

BADBOY wrote:They were made to run on 87 octane.

Thanks, that's what I figured for a 9 to 1 compression car.

big frank · Post by **big frank** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:35 am

Another question. The car I'm going to buy has some rock chips and a spot on the rear bumper cover that needs attention. Is the paint available to fix the rock chips, and should I even bother? Don't what to make it look worse. The spot on the bumper I will probably have done at a shop, but wondered if I could fix the rock chips. The car is nice except for these problems. Thanks...

Frank

Post by **BADBOY** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:45 pm

Thats your call on that.

The paint could be mixed up for ya too.

ceetwarrior · Post by **ceetwarrior** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:54 pm

I just assumed putting in 87. Looks like I was right. I only 12MPG that whole first tank of gas through this thing. Although, most of the 160miles on that tank was me doing donuts and flooring it showing all of my friends one by one day by day; it seems like. LOL I think 24mpg is a long shot, for me at least.

big frank · Post by **big frank** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:43 pm

ceetwarrior wrote:I just assumed putting in 87. Looks like I was right. I only 12MPG that whole first tank of gas through this thing. Although, most of the 160miles on that tank was me doing donuts and flooring it showing all of my friends one by one day by day; it seems like. LOL I think 24mpg is a long shot, for me at least.

How's she holding up with that lead foot of yours?

Black306 · Post by **Black306** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:32 pm

big frank wrote:
Black306 wrote:Nope, no noise. I think I put conventional Valvoline or Castrol 10w-30 last time. But I have a case of 10w-30 Penzoil Synthetic waiting to go in.
Yeah, I will probaby run synthetic in mine also. It sure makes a difference in my equiptment, especially the air cooled stuff.

I see you are in Sac. Was down there yesterday looking at a Cobra. I'm in Red Bluff.

Frank

I saw a 35k mile teal Cobra on craigslist going for $13k. I was seriously thinking about selling my black one for that one. Did you look at that Cobra?

big frank · Post by **big frank** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:56 pm

Black306 wrote:
big frank wrote:
Black306 wrote:Nope, no noise. I think I put conventional Valvoline or Castrol 10w-30 last time. But I have a case of 10w-30 Penzoil Synthetic waiting to go in.
Yeah, I will probaby run synthetic in mine also. It sure makes a difference in my equiptment, especially the air cooled stuff.

I see you are in Sac. Was down there yesterday looking at a Cobra. I'm in Red Bluff.

Frank
I saw a 35k mile teal Cobra on craigslist going for $13k. I was seriously thinking about selling my black one for that one. Did you look at that Cobra?

I bought it! It's clean, not perfect, but nice. Is your black a 93? I can tell you were a near perfect teal/leather is if you are looking for one. I was gong to buy it, but the owner (a friend of mine) hasn't commited to sell. I think he is going to as he has his eye on a newer Mach 1. I think he is wanting somewhere around 10k for it, and it's worth it. 2 owner, both adults that keep their stuff imaculate (I know both of them) with 110k miles on the clock, but you wouldn't know it by looking at it. I got excited to buy one and picked up the one down your way. Will have pics up soon.

What have you done to yours?

Post by **1993cobra** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:14 pm

congratulation on your new car, cant wait to see it. hope you got a good deal.

big frank · Post by **big frank** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:22 pm

1993cobra wrote:congratulation on your new car, cant wait to see it. hope you got a good deal.

Thanks. Will have pics up soon.