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its v power now
i know i wanted to know the "RON" rating.Quote:
Originally Posted by chunky
98 RONQuote:
Originally Posted by HondaTechy
I test drive my car tonite. The new V-power is indeed splendid. Unlike ultimate, I don't need to wait my rev reach 3k before my auto transmission changes its gear when climbed up a hill. It's cleaner than the old optimax too. ;)
not sure if it's been posted yet, but fifth gear did a test of normal unleaded v bp ultimate v shell optimax with 3 different cars, draining the tank and resetting the ecu between each run. the results were:
renault clio (bhp)
1. shell optimax: 81
1. bp ultimate: 81
1. normal unleaded: 81
vw golf gti (bhp)
1. shell optimax: 177
2. bp ultimate: 174
3. normal unleaded: 172
subaru impreza wrx sti (bhp/lbft)
1. shell optimax: 249/258
2. bp ultimate: 248/248
3. normal unleaded: 235/232
where's the test for honda?
no honda's were tested, so that's only a rough guideline for performance figures for general economy v performance engines.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hans Bond
All it proves is that turbos can take advantage of higher octane fuel while N/A engines can't unless you get it remapped.
doesn't that answer the question of the topic then? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
make of it what you will, the more info you have the better informed choice you can make.
Well, it does say that for a high compression N/A engine, the difference between UK spec Optimax and UK Spec Ultimate makes no difference in power output. Engine smoothness on the other hand cannot be predicted with this info.Quote:
Originally Posted by chylld
yep. it should also be noted that the fifth gear test doesn't predict fuel economy either... just power (and in the case of the sti, torque as well)Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion. Aarong it would be nice if you could be polite and respond with your opinion without aggressively offending=attacking people.Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
BP Ultimate Works!