396EX Would I have to run high octane fuel?

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Jul 12, 2003 | 10:33 PM

HondaMan400EX

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396EX Would I have to run high octane fuel?

Im going to be buying a 396EX..What kind of octane would I have to run in it...would 93 be good or would I have to run race gas?

Its a big bore 300EX..

Jul 12, 2003 | 11:03 PM

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396EX Would I have to run high octane fuel?

What is the compression ratio?

Jul 12, 2003 | 11:05 PM

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396EX Would I have to run high octane fuel?

Im pretty sure it is 11:1

Jul 12, 2003 | 11:29 PM

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396EX Would I have to run high octane fuel?

I think that 93 octane will work fine. A stock mojave has 11:1 compression.

Jul 12, 2003 | 11:33 PM

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396EX Would I have to run high octane fuel?

ok good..ill let you know if i find out if its different

Jul 13, 2003 | 01:21 AM

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396EX Would I have to run high octane fuel?

I run 11:1 compression in my bike and i am able to run pump gas but choose to run a mix or straight race gas when i can. The bike will probably run alot better off straight race gas and will also run cooler.