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whats the best fuel to use in the viper? the manual says 87 octane, but i like to run 91, is there a prob running 91?

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I run 87 with no issues on my 08 nytro, 91 will have less ethanol, either way you should be fine, others may have other opinions


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If it's stock, besides clutching or exhaust don't waste your money. 87 is just fine. I had mods on my Nytro and ran 87 fuel all the time. Tried better fuel and no difference not faster not better fuel mileage just more money. Run 87.

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where I ride 91 is not even an option lol, my nytro was modded as well and it ran strong on 87


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Lol...my Nytro ran strong as well! 87 will be just fine. Unless it's Turbo.
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thanks guys for your input

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no turbo here


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anytime no prob


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Higher octain fuel is harder to start under extreme cold. Ran into this problem with supercharged truck engines. They needed premeium fuel to run best but would be a bear to start when temps dipped below 0 Deg.
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My full exhaust/air box mod/RB3 Nytro runs just fine on 87 

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how about ethanol / non ethanol ?
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The only reason I will put premiun in my stock Apex is because its ethanol free....its available where I ride.


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No ethanol is really good, but not needed, maybe for the last gas fill up for the year to store it with would be good. But for everyday use I think still a waste of money.
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