[s-cars] Re: Gas Prices

[James Shackelford]

John,

It's all about altitude.  Here in Denver Premium is only 91 octane.  Though
we pay the same price as someone at sealevel pays for their premium 93
octane.  I think it's a rip off, but I do know that at altitude it changes.
Though, since out turbos compensate for altitude a bit I wonder if we could
still benefit from the 93 being sold here.

James 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of John Gourley
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 10:16 AM
To: William Noland; s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: [s-cars] Re: Gas Prices

Bill

When I made the comment about nothing higher than 91 octane I was referring
to regular gas station pump gas....not sure about any Union 76 stations in
Tucson, AZ (the nearest city to me) who sell racing gasoline.could be, just
that I haven't noticed any.  There are a few race shops/race car builders in
Tucson who sell racing gasoline.
My biggest interest is why higher octane is available at stations in the
eastern part of the U.S and not so much if any in the western states.

John Gourley



> Union 76 does sell race gas -- 100 and 110 octane at some locations. 
> You can check their site at http://www.76.com/products/76racing.asp
>
> They used to have a nice search function to find such stations. As it 
> is now, you can call their 800 number (1-800-345-0076), or click on 
> each station in your area to see which say Race Gas "Y".
>
> Bill Noland
>
>
> >I've been reading with interest this discussion about gas prices, not 
> >so much about prices but octane.  I've seen much mention of 94 octane 
> >gasoline.....is that a regional thing or am I here in southeast 
> >Arizona a region of one?  Nothing available in my area higher than 
> >91......most gas stations will have 3 levels....87, 89, 91.  I've 
> >never seen 94 at a
station
> >here in Arizona
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