> There's no reason to use anything but 87
> octane in your Z, unless Nissan recommends
> otherwise ( which may or may not be the
> case, ) or unless you've modified it in such
> a way that a higher octane is required. For
> example, my Camaro is modified in such a way
> that it will self-destruct unless I use 92
> octane, and I have to keep octane booster in
> the car at all times just in case I get a
> bad tank.
> IMHO what is more important is the quality
> control performed by your supplier ( re. gas
> station, ) in the case of a normally
> aspirated stock Z.
> Doug Dawson
>
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I have a 75 280z and I run 89. I used to run 87 but it ran like crap and smoked alot. With the 89 it didn't. I havn't tried 92 yet.
Sam 75 280z