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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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5star 87vs89

Am I gonna notice enough of a difference to pay the extra 15cents per gallon for 89 over 87
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Doubt it.

I have used 87 and 91 (shell canada) and there is a significant difference. 87 -> 91 would be my minimum separation in tunes. 93 would be preferable but shell ain't offerin' it up here.

My highway MPG is much better with 91 so $$$ is a wash. City driving is different on 91 because I like to "giver 'round town" - it's part of my daily entertainment!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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Down here in Missouri, all we have is 87,89,93.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 11:58 PM
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Maybe you have 93 in STL, but over here the highest we have is 91.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 06:22 AM
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kickers, when I got my tunes 5star offered a "perf/tow" which allowed for your trucks max towing numbers. So I ordered 87 perf/tow, 91 economy (little to no towing recommended) and a 91 perf/tow. I mainly run the 91 perf/tow since I tow a boat once a week. Even if I didn't tow I'd run this tune from spring to fall because it's fun. I have no need for 91 in the winter since I'm just spinning my tires in the snow, I don't tow, and highway driving is minimal so I switch back to 87 for the snow months.

If you can get 93 in your area I would be taking advantage of it with 1 of your 3 tunes.

Let us know what you choose and review them once you try them out
 
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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Seems now on 5star you don't have the option for perf/tow tune. Gotta purchase them separately which sucks being 140 for two.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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Give Mike a call and speak with him and have him address your questions/concerns. Inquire about the perf/tow, maybe he's renamed them to avoid customer confusion???

See what he says
 
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