Arizona residents chime in. 93 gas octane WHERE?
12-25-2014, 12:53 AM
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Welcome to the left coast!
12-25-2014, 02:27 AM
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The Love's station on Sundust Rd, just East of I-10 in Chandler sells 100 octane.
Check with the Love's on your side of town too.
Address: 1610 North Miller Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Phone
623) 386-6926
A while back, there were several places selling 100 at the pump.
If you're getting knock with 91, you'll probably be better off changing the tune.
I believe the closest place for 93 is El Paso, TX, but you're going to need to get better than 25 MPG after you fill up there to have any left when you get back to Phoenix.
Check with the Love's on your side of town too.
Address: 1610 North Miller Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Phone
623) 386-6926A while back, there were several places selling 100 at the pump.
If you're getting knock with 91, you'll probably be better off changing the tune.
I believe the closest place for 93 is El Paso, TX, but you're going to need to get better than 25 MPG after you fill up there to have any left when you get back to Phoenix.
Last edited by HOXXOH; 12-25-2014 at 11:16 PM. Reason: revised MPH to MPG - oops!
12-25-2014, 10:40 AM
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Melting Slicks
Perhaps you should be looking at "Pure Gas" links; http://pure-gas.org/station?station_id=12510 No Ethanol added. I have this app on my phone for traveling; just be sure it's highway fuel and not off road. 
12-25-2014, 10:45 AM
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12-25-2014, 10:47 AM
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I would certainly hate to drive from El Paso to Phoenix at LESS than 25 MPH; especially in a 'Vette.
12-25-2014, 11:13 AM
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I would worry more about the desert heat running on near empty gas tanks. My brother went through two fuel pumps on his C6 running back and forth the Vegas. I fill up before 1/2 tank.
Fuel keeps the fuel pumps cool.
Fuel keeps the fuel pumps cool.
FWIW lots of Corvettes on the track run 91 too.
12-25-2014, 12:07 PM
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Drifting
Most you will find here is 91, I try and fill up at Costco or QT because they both have "Top Tier fuel" at good prices, my vette runs great on that, there are stations that have higher octane fuel (100-110) but the prices are ridiculous, $70 for 5 gals. on the East side of town.
12-25-2014, 12:47 PM
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Melting Slicks
If you're not boosted, 91 is fine. I am, so I spring for the 100 at the Loves on Sundust. It is $7.50/gallon so not cheap. You could always add a meth kit.
12-25-2014, 12:54 PM
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Most you will find here is 91, I try and fill up at Costco or QT because they both have "Top Tier fuel" at good prices, my vette runs great on that, there are stations that have higher octane fuel (100-110) but the prices are ridiculous, $70 for 5 gals. on the East side of town.
My vette is not a daily driver. So the fuel pump issue if there is even a concern. Does not worry me.
12-25-2014, 12:56 PM
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The Love's station on Sundust Rd, just East of I-10 in Chandler sells 100 octane.
Check with the Love's on your side of town too.
Address: 1610 North Miller Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Phone623) 386-6926
A while back, there were several places selling 100 at the pump.
If you're getting knock with 91, you'll probably be better off changing the tune.
I believe the closest place for 93 is El Paso, TX, but you're going to need to get better than 25 MPH after you fill up there to have any left when you get back to Phoenix.
Check with the Love's on your side of town too.
Address: 1610 North Miller Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Phone
623) 386-6926A while back, there were several places selling 100 at the pump.
If you're getting knock with 91, you'll probably be better off changing the tune.
I believe the closest place for 93 is El Paso, TX, but you're going to need to get better than 25 MPH after you fill up there to have any left when you get back to Phoenix.
Thx for the info. Think I'll order some Torco fuel add
12-25-2014, 12:58 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Perhaps you should be looking at "Pure Gas" links; http://pure-gas.org/station?station_id=12510 No Ethanol added. I have this app on my phone for traveling; just be sure it's highway fuel and not off road.
12-25-2014, 02:04 PM
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Up here in Havasu there are PLENTY of stations with high test fuel, lots of boats have to have it.
Dents the ole wallet pretty good to dump in 65 gallons. Then it has to be ok'ed because its more that the national debt
NSF
Dents the ole wallet pretty good to dump in 65 gallons.
Then it has to be ok'ed because its more that the national debtNSF
12-25-2014, 08:34 PM
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Several months ago, I was in the Lake Havasu, Arizona area and I did see a gasoline station selling 100 octane at the pump. This was obviously for ski boats.
It's still possible to buy high octane gasoline here in So Cal. When you buy it you have to sign a certificate stating that you won't use it in a street automobile. It's $10 a gallon, 110 octane with no alcohol. No alcohol, so your classic car old Holley carb system won't corrode.
Forget the price, but you can also buy 140 octane leaded aviation fuel for that P-51 North American Mustang aircraft you own.
It's still possible to buy high octane gasoline here in So Cal. When you buy it you have to sign a certificate stating that you won't use it in a street automobile. It's $10 a gallon, 110 octane with no alcohol. No alcohol, so your classic car old Holley carb system won't corrode.
Forget the price, but you can also buy 140 octane leaded aviation fuel for that P-51 North American Mustang aircraft you own.
12-25-2014, 11:26 PM
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Several months ago, I was in the Lake Havasu, Arizona area and I did see a gasoline station selling 100 octane at the pump. This was obviously for ski boats.
It's still possible to buy high octane gasoline here in So Cal. When you buy it you have to sign a certificate stating that you won't use it in a street automobile. It's $10 a gallon, 110 octane with no alcohol. No alcohol, so your classic car old Holley carb system won't corrode.
Forget the price, but you can also buy 140 octane leaded aviation fuel for that P-51 North American Mustang aircraft you own.
It's still possible to buy high octane gasoline here in So Cal. When you buy it you have to sign a certificate stating that you won't use it in a street automobile. It's $10 a gallon, 110 octane with no alcohol. No alcohol, so your classic car old Holley carb system won't corrode.
Forget the price, but you can also buy 140 octane leaded aviation fuel for that P-51 North American Mustang aircraft you own.
BTW, My brother knocked down my P-51 from the bedroom ceiling sometime in the early '50's and broke it and my P-38 too. I sure miss the P-38.
12-26-2014, 12:04 AM
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12-27-2014, 04:25 PM
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Living in Phoenix,I only use Exxon or Shell 91 octane. No problems. Too bad we don't have a Sunoco out here,as I would load up on 260. I wouldn't worry unless you have an old L-88 with 12.5 to 1 compression under your hood !!