Tried to search and didn't find the info I need. E0 SVT Octane

[Jorgen]

Long story short I built an E0 CSVT engine (got the thing for cheap) and dropped it into my Cougar. Since I don't have the manual from the CSVT I am not exactly sure on what Octane fuel I should be running in this thing. So if anyone has that info I would greatly appreciate it.

Scot

 

[KerryKool]

Premium(91 or 93) gas. Though you can get away with mid-grade, premium will prevent knocking.

 

[getsum111]

The SVT owners manual says lower octane will result in a small loss of power. Stick w/ at least 91. It's worth the extra 2 or $3 per tank.

 

[BrApple]

but the cougar pcm isn't programmed to have 91 or 93 run ... I wouldn't think that you need it ... I would try 87 as spec'd and see if it pings, if it does try mid grade ... or you could just run premium if you like ...

 

[Jorgen]

Thanks for the info guys. I have been running a range of things from 89-91, since putting the engine in about 1500 miles ago, to see if I got any knocking or anything and it has run fine on all. I will stick with the little better stuff for the sake of using the proper fuel.

 

[getsum111]

but the cougar pcm isn't programmed to have 91 or 93 run ... I wouldn't think that you need it ... I would try 87 as spec'd and see if it pings, if it does try mid grade ... or you could just run premium if you like ...

Doh! I didn't think about that. Good call, Brian.

 

[todras]

but the cougar pcm isn't programmed

Engine is 10.1:1 though. You'll be fine running either though.

 

[Jorgen]

but the cougar pcm isn't programmed to have 91 or 93 run ... I wouldn't think that you need it ... I would try 87 as spec'd and see if it pings, if it does try mid grade ... or you could just run premium if you like ...

I don't have a Cougar PCM anymore.

 

[BrApple]

I don't have a Cougar PCM anymore.

well what are you running then?

 

[Jorgen]

PCM from an SVT Tour actually have a Superchip with ti too but haven't decided if I was going to put taht on ever or not. As of right now just SVT Tour PCM.

 

[IRingTwyce]

Ahhh....you're the guy I traded PCMs with, aren't you? If so then he has an SFG0 PCM, and the Superchip has an unknown tune, most likely whatever the standard tune was for them.

 

[Ray]

In which case, premium would be the recommendation.

 

[Jorgen]

Ahhh....you're the guy I traded PCMs with, aren't you? If so then he has an SFG0 PCM, and the Superchip has an unknown tune, most likely whatever the standard tune was for them.

Yes sir, that RJL1 work out for you?

 

[BrApple]

Ahhh....you're the guy I traded PCMs with, aren't you? If so then he has an SFG0 PCM, and the Superchip has an unknown tune, most likely whatever the standard tune was for them.

In which case, premium would be the recommendation.

SVT + SVT PCM = premium fuel .... the superchip would also be tuned for premium fuel also

 

[IRingTwyce]

Yes sir, that RJL1 work out for you?

Haven't installed it yet. I have to get my Zetec BABE Rally car running first, as it will be my DD while I tinker with the SVT PCM and injectors in my SE. I'm glad the one I sent worked out for you.

 

[BrApple]

btw the SFG0 superchip should do the following ... The one I picked up came from KKM and this is what they told me about it

Base timing advanced 5°
Fuel tables matched to advance curve
IMRC opens 450 rpm earlier with linear rate
Rev limiter raised to 7,200 rpm
Max rpm fuel cut eliminated

 

[Jorgen]

Thanx for the info guys. I think I am going to try adn spend a little time searching around here for a little more info on performance stuff.

 

[Kevinm]

Use 91 to 93.