best day ever!!!

[mustangcam]

this could be the greatest day of my life...my dad is on his way to pick me up to go to the dealer and purchase the 2001 black convertible cobra that i have been eyeing for weeks. i just needed someone to share my joy with. i'll post pics when i get it.

 

[speedfreak98r]

Super Duper Congrats Man

Thats gotta be in the top 3 greatest feelings of all time.

 

[mustangcam]

do i have to run a higher octane gas in this car though..i'm still not sure?

 

[Stang2003GT]

You can run 87 if the car starts to knock the knock sensor should retard ur timing. My dad runs 87 in his M3 with no problems, but he is leasing and hates the cars so..... If you love ur car treat it like you would your girl firend.

 

[2K1GtfromSC]

I know your feelings Congrats!!!

 

[IH8RICE2]

Please don't put 87 octane in your cobra. If you want to get good gas mileage and not pay for 91 or 93 octane buy a focus. Suck it up and put the highest octane you can (just not race gas) in your new baby, she'll thank you.

 

[40th GT]

Yeah with the 4V engines, octane 91/93 is a must.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

 

[Dragstr05]

Please don't put 87 octane in your cobra. If you want to get good gas mileage and not pay for 91 or 93 octane buy a focus. Suck it up and put the highest octane you can (just not race gas) in your new baby, she'll thank you.

If it says to put 87 in it, put 87 in it. There is absolutely no added benefit to running a higher octane than the manufacturer calls for unless your car is tuned for it. If your car is supposed to take 87 and it pings on 87, then either the gas poor in quality, or there is something wrong with the engine. I'm pretty sure the N/A cobra's run on 87. Anything more than that and you will only spend more money. It will not increase gas mileage or performance.

 

[Mustang5L5]

If it says to put 87 in it, put 87 in it. There is absolutely no added benefit to running a higher octane than the manufacturer calls for unless your car is tuned for it. If your car is supposed to take 87 and it pings on 87, then either the gas poor in quality, or there is something wrong with the engine. I'm pretty sure the N/A cobra's run on 87. Anything more than that and you will only spend more money. It will not increase gas mileage or performance.

4V engines are high compression and require at least 91 octane.




I had a Lincoln Mark 8 with a 4.6L DOHC and lent it to someone who put 87 in it. It ran like absolute crap. There are knock sensors that reduce timing to prevent damage, but you'll lose a lot of HP. Running 87 is recommended only as a temporary measure. This is stated in the manual. 91/93 only for all forms of the DOHC motor if you want true performance

 

[blackink00]

91 octane FTW

 

[mustangcam]

it doesnt get any better...got the cobra...learned how to drive a manual...and cruised with the top down with the fellas all night...its a beast!

 

[Mustang5L5]

I wish it was warm enough here to put a top down at night

 

[Marks5.0!]

Yeah with the 4V engines, octane 91/93 is a must.

+1

 

[mustangcam]

ya i'm in florida so its way past winter, or spring, its already summer as it is for about 10 months of the year...so the top will be down a lot! manuals are hard though, just to get into first, i'm gettin the hang of it though.

 

[Mustang5L5]

In 2-3 weeks it will be second nature don't worry. Just don't get into the habit of always revving up to 3000-4000RPM every time to start off.

 

[mustangcam]

ya i try to keep it around 2000 to start...i can do it but its kinda bumpy. haha. my friends were givin me so much crap but none of them can drive a manual or have a car as fast as mine so i shut them up.

 

[Mustang5L5]

ya i try to keep it around 2000 to start...i can do it but its kinda bumpy. haha. my friends were givin me so much crap but none of them can drive a manual or have a car as fast as mine so i shut them up.

2000 is way too much. Try to stay under 1500 for starters. WHen you get better, you don't want to go over 1000RPM (unless racing or showing off to hear the exhaust)

When you get really good, you will be able to do it without even having to rev up.

 

[mustangcam]

ok..i'll bring it down a notch..thanks for the tip