87 Octane?

[Ed]

Hi folks!
I realize that we should only put at least 91 octane in our RXPs, but if 87 is the only stuff available, due to the present gas crisis, what should I do?

1. Run the 87 and deal with the knocking and pinging? Will that ruin the engine at all? I will add some octane boost if that will help


2. Leave the RXP in my driveway and work on the honey-do list? ...but its so nice out to go and ride!

Thanks!
Ed

[Green Hulk]

Ed, you can run 87 in your ski, but the performance won't be up to par.
I wouldn't make a habit of it.

[11]

You should be safe but it wont be fun.

87 is just good enough to get back to the launch instead of begging for a tow.

I wouldn't fill up with 87 and try to have fun.

[Ed]

So say it was a beautiful day and Crab Island was going to be a site to see and your friends were going, but 91+ octane was no where to be found, would you go or stay home?

[11]

I don't care for cruising, I care for having a blast.

So to answer your question, yes, I'd stay home or do something else.

[Compwhiz82]

Try an find a bottle of octane booster to add to the gas!

[11]

NEVER use that shit.

Octane boosters will grenade your motor.

[Compwhiz82]

Ok just a thought! I don't use it i just use 93 oct gas!

[SHEP]

NEVER use that shit.

Octane boosters will grenade your motor.

thats almost what i have been told and heard as well

i don't no about the grenade part but i have heard it's very hard on parts, not saying it/that doesn't happen though


as for pump piss

if you are just riding around without holding it [WFO] Wide F...... Open i think it would be fine but just don't do it all the time

if i was out and needed gas and thats all i could get i would have no problems putting that stuff in

that my $0.02

[Kinchyle]

I fill up with 93 on the road. Take 2 , 5 gallon tanks of 93.

When I'm cruising on the water and get a little less than half, I fill up on the water with 87 or 89 which puts me around 91 octane. When I get back to the dock and have half a tank I fill up with 93 from the tanks.

I do carry 2 of those $10 octane boosters (for an emergency) but I guess I'll put them in my car.