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Old 10-08-2012, 02:06 PM
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Wanted to know if a 1986 300zx turbo can run on regular unleaded fuel?
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All Z31s were designed to run on regular unleaded fuel. 87 octane is all that's required for any stock Z31.
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Old 10-08-2012, 04:31 PM
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they do fine on it unless you goose the boost altho I've got mine at 10psi and she runs like a top.
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Old 10-08-2012, 08:22 PM
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I've owned 15 different 85-89 turbo cars, some of them ran alright on regular some didn't and would ping. All of them ran better on premium gas. I run premium in my Shiro and 89 turbo
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What does the factory recommend?
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Old 10-12-2012, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by AJC
What does the factory recommend?

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All Z31s were designed to run on regular unleaded fuel. 87 octane is all that's required for any stock Z31.
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Old 10-12-2012, 10:01 AM
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