new member, question for California residents

[GoNolzOhio]

Hello,

I have a 1998 328I (5-speed), and I was considering putting a Conforti performance chip in it. However, when I spoke to my mechanic, he told me that I should reconsider. See, I am planning on moving out to California, he knows this, and he said that this chip requires 93 octane, and 91 is all that is available out there. Can anyone confirm this information? Will I have to remove the chip if I move out to LaLa Land?


Thanks,
GoNolzOhio

[gldfshkpr]

Originally Posted by GoNolzOhio

Hello,

I have a 1998 328I (5-speed), and I was considering putting a Conforti performance chip in it. However, when I spoke to my mechanic, he told me that I should reconsider. See, I am planning on moving out to California, he knows this, and he said that this chip requires 93 octane, and 91 is all that is available out there. Can anyone confirm this information? Will I have to remove the chip if I move out to LaLa Land?


Thanks,
GoNolzOhio

From what I hear, there are some 76 Stations here that sell 100 as well as 93 octane.

[gldfshkpr]

My mistake. Just 100.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...23&forum_id=45

[Numark318i]

umm...where in CA?

No where in the b ay area do they really sell 100 octane gas. and 93 is very rare..I see it at the oregon/CA border but no where else.

as far as Southern California i think its the same.

You can buy airplane fuel..106 octane.

[gldfshkpr]

Originally Posted by Numark318i

umm...where in CA?

No where in the b ay area do they really sell 100 octane gas. and 93 is very rare..I see it at the oregon/CA border but no where else.

as far as Southern California i think its the same.

You can buy airplane fuel..106 octane.

****Just removed Canyon Gas on Entrada (closed) and Osborns in Redondo, thanks Tim for the update.

For 76 Stations in other locations:

http://www.76.com

click -> 76 racing fuel
click -> station locator
OR
1-800-345-0076

COMPETITION 100 UNLEADED RACING GASOLINE

Legal in all 50 states
Compatible with catalytic converter and O2 sensor
Good for compression ratios up to 12:1 w/iron heads and 13:1 w/aluminum heads
Blends easily with pump gasoline

Available at these Southern California locations:
(be sure to call for availability & pricing, not all dealers carry all products)

Agoura 76 - at the Chesbouro off ramp of the 101 freeway in Agoura.
28203 Dorothy Dr.
Agoura Hills (818) 991-6241

Bellflower 76 Service
16719 Lakewood Blvd.
Bellflower (562) 633-9176

Downs Oil Co. *
1296 Magnolia
Corona (909) 737-3421

Fishback Motorsports *
El Cajon (619) 912-3876

Huntington Beach Car Wash
18971 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Bch. (714) 847-4924

J & R Shell
1808 White Ave.
La Verne (909) 593-7015

Brentwood 76 Service
12037 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles (310) 476-4818

Graham 76 Service
2690 San Miguel Rd.
Newport Bch. (949) 644-7151

Norwalk 76 Service Center *
10951 W. Imperial Hwy.
Norwalk (562) 868-8659

Southern Counties Oil *
1825 W. Collins
Orange (714) 744-7140

Arroyo Parkway 76 *
155 E. Glenarm
Pasadena (626) 441-3392

Phillips Ranch 76
16 Village Loop Rd.
Pomona (909) 623-2429
Phillips Ranch in Pomona, CA. Take 60 fwy, exit phillips ranch road and go north, then turn right on village loop and it will be on left hand side (about 1/2 of fwy exit).
100 Octane unleaded

Cosby Oil Co. *
6220 Fairmount Ave.
San Diego (619) 280-6884

Star Propane *
4426 W. First St.
Santa Ana (714) 839-7676

Cosby Oil Co. *
12902 E. Park St.
Santa Fe Springs (562) 946-4404
www.cosbyoil.com

* Sears Point, Unocal 76
100 Octane unleaded (blue)Ê
114 Octane leaded (orange)Ê
Sears Point Raceway in Sonoma, CA.

KRS Distributing *
8230 Pacific
Stanton (714) 816-8983

Downs Oil Co. *
42088 Rio Nedo, Suite 101
Temecula (909) 506-4545

Playa Vista 76 *
8300 Lincoln Blvd
Westchester (310) 649-4683

Kahn 76 Service
150 S. Citrus
West Covina (626) 339-8018

Woodland Hills, Texaco
101 OctaneÊ
Woodland Hills, CA. NorthwestÊcorner of DeSoto and Van Owen

Yorba Linda 76 Service
18351 Imperial Hwy.
Yorba Linda (714) 693-2546

* Also carry leaded racing gasoline

[BMWALDO]

Originally Posted by GoNolzOhio

Hello,

I have a 1998 328I (5-speed), and I was considering putting a Conforti performance chip in it. However, when I spoke to my mechanic, he told me that I should reconsider. See, I am planning on moving out to California, he knows this, and he said that this chip requires 93 octane, and 91 is all that is available out there. Can anyone confirm this information? Will I have to remove the chip if I move out to LaLa Land?


Thanks,
GoNolzOhio

I've had the conforti flash on my 1996 328i for 4+ years and have filled with 91 octane consistently, sometime 100 for gigglez and have not had a problem. 91 octane is the minimum octane for the conforti flash.