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Phil Gibson
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WA
'94 black/black UZZ31

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Friday, October 13, 2006 - 05:20 pm, by:  Phil Gibson (Sciflyer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Jason Cheah wrote on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 10:47 pm:

below is taken from toyota site:




Jason that information will almost certainly be referring to the JZA70 Supra which was sold locally and not the JZA80 which is what is most relevant to us. "For vehicles manufactured or imported by Toyota Australia"
Robert Carlyon
Tinkerer
NSW
UZZ32 GT-L V8 #192

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Saturday, October 14, 2006 - 06:13 am, by:  Robert Carlyon (Bob) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The following is taken from the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) Website

http://www.motor.net.au/VACC/Public/ConsumerTips/2f04be40-458c-4210-9f71-42907c2580ca/

Vehicle manufacturers and importers have provided the following information on the capability of their vehicles to operate on ethanol fuel blends up to a maximum of 10% or E10. Subject to the fuel meeting the octane requirements of the vehicle and complying with relevant mandatory Australian fuel quality standards.

Lexus
Pre May 2002 IS200/300 vehicles do not operate satisfactorily on E10.

All other petrol engine vehicles since 1989 will operate satisfactorily on E10.


So according to the VACC it seems at least V8 Soarers should be able to safely use Ethanol Blends
Maurice Diggler
TryHard
Victoria
TT

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Monday, October 16, 2006 - 01:00 am, by:  Maurice Diggler (Mau_rice) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Phil Gibson wrote on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 05:20 pm:

JZA70 Supra which was sold locally and not the JZA80 which is what is most relevant to us


The JZA70 was never sold locally, the JZA70 is the 1JZ powered MK3 Supra.

The locally sold MK3 Supras were the:

GA70 with a 1G-GTE 2.0L Twin turbo.
MA70 with a 7M-GTE 3.0L Turbo.
Simon Triantafillou
DieHard
NSW
Soarer Turbo

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Monday, October 16, 2006 - 10:13 am, by:  Simon Triantafillou (Soarer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I don't think the GA70 was a locally available variant.
Maurice Diggler
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Monday, October 16, 2006 - 04:31 pm, by:  Maurice Diggler (Mau_rice) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Haha, I thought they were, what moron would bother importing one otherwise.
Jose-Antonio Castillo
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NSW
Soarer VVTi

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Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 12:03 pm, by:  Jose-Antonio Castillo (Ahh_soarer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I don't find V-Racing (or V-Power? The 98RON type) isn't as good as Optimax was (personal experiences). I find that BP Ultimate lasts longer.
Tim Appleton
TryHard
QLD
UZZ31

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Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 02:03 pm, by:  Tim Appleton (Timbo) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Last week I used V-Racing (100RON and 5% ethanol, old Optimax Extreme), and this week I'm using V-Power (98 RON, old Optimax), and I reckon that the V-Power runs better. My engine seemed to run better still on BP Ultimate. Just an observation, no testing to backup my theory.
Chris Davey
DieHard
QLD
Corona

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Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 03:47 pm, by:  Chris Davey (Chris_davey) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have been using Optimax extreme in my 1jz rona for a while now. It is tuned for that though, not 98 octane so no comparisons. I only ever use 100 octane + octane booster when racing.

TUned for 17psi with about 22deg timing there was no pinging whatsoever.

I do agree that it is expensive though. With ethanol in it, it should be cheaper than non ethanol fuels even though it is higher octane.
Brett Harrison
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QLD
JZZ30

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Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 06:34 pm, by:  Brett Harrison (Bretto) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I could never figure that out? kind of defeats the purpose, but a couple of extra points.

there seems to be a consensus that BP ultimate is the go, and shell is no go, a run of complaints and anecdotal reports of the later screwing things up in the performance department.

Interesting is BP ultimate is actually a 100-101 octane fuel, guaranteed to be of atleast 98 octane when at the bowser. dont let it sit in your car for to long either over 3 weeks isn't good idea, so if shes a weekend driver maybe half fill, just a thought.
Rob Andreacchio
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Victoria
Supercharged VT Calais & 1991 JZZ30

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Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 06:37 pm, by:  Rob Andreacchio (Reepa) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have found that liberty petrol stations offer a 10% ethanol blend.

they have 2 types:

95Ron @ 4c a litre cheaper than ULP
98Rom @ 4c a litre dearer than ULP

I think it's pretty fair.. am trying the calais on the 95 blend and so far seems pretty good.
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
V8 Ltd manual

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Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 07:31 pm, by:  David Vaughan (Davidv) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Brett Harrison wrote on Thursday, 26 October, 2006 - 1834hrs:

BP ultimate is actually a 100-101 octane fuel, guaranteed to be of at least 98 octane when at the bowser


What is your source for this information Brett?
Chris Davey
Goo Roo
QLD
Corona

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Friday, October 27, 2006 - 08:26 am, by:  Chris Davey (Chris_davey) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Rob,
Don't have Liberty up here but I was at a small station that had Plus ULP for 2c cheaper than ULP. He said it was 10% ethanol and 95 octane. Probably not a good idea for soarers but I think it is a good idea for locally delivered cars.
Rob Andreacchio
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Victoria
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Friday, October 27, 2006 - 08:29 am, by:  Rob Andreacchio (Reepa) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

mt TT is not tuned to run with ethanol.. when it becomes readily available at all stations and is priced fairly, i may look at retuning the car.. but for now, 98ron for me.

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