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Just wondering what octane level all of you use in your car? I sometimes use 93 or 94, even though the engine only says 87.
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1996 Camaro RS Bright Red<br />3.8L V6 A4 3.42\'s<br />K&N Filtercharger<br />Flowmaster 80 Series Muffler<br />Y87 Performance Package -
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89 most the time, 93 if i take it to the track.
higher octane numbers means resistance to burning.
the longer it can go without burning, the better spark advance/timing advance you can get. however, if you're just putting around town, you're going to get an incomplete burn with 92+ octane, killing gas mileage.
heck, in the winter when the track is closed, i even put 87 in [img]tongue.gif[/img]2011 Camaro LS 6M, in black.Comment
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Higher octane is not more powerful, it just burns slower by design. If you have detonation on low octane (as the result of high compression, major power-adder, very advanced timing) then the high octane is good to cure that. If not, then all you get is a less powerful stroke due to the slower burn... :(
No need to spend more per gallon to go slower.\'98 A4 Camaro v6->v8 conversion, and STS kit next<br />v6: 13.6 Powerdyne, 13.2 150 shot, 13.8 120 shot, 14.3 85 shot, 15.7 stock<br />v8(na): 12.18@113, 392rwhp<br />Moderator on <a href=\"http://www.mtfba.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.mtfba.org</a> and <a href=\"http://www.frrax.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.frrax.com</a> (Road Race & Autocross)<br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/johnduncan10\" target=\"_blank\">Car pics</a>, <a href=\"http://www.trscca.com\" target=\"_blank\">TN Region SCCA</a>Comment
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Unless you have experienced KR (knock retard) or have mods that would warrant an increased octane level you are wasting your money buying the more expensive gas.2000 GTP<br />Thrasher CAI, 3.4\" pulley, DHP PCM<br />Member RedLineVSix<br />Best ET-14.02<br />Best Trap-97.15Comment
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good ol' 87.<a href=\"http://bellsouthpwp.net/d/e/defrag/sig.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">1997 Firebird V6-Y87/W68</a>Comment
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ive been putting 91 for about a year, but now listening to you all I think I will go down to 87.Factory:Camaro 5 speed, Color Pewter, w/ t-tops and Y87 package. <br />Engine: K&N filter w/ Whisper Lid, FRA, Borla adjustable cat-back exhaust. Hurst w/ Short Stick<br />Interior:Oil temp. and Air/Fuel ratio gauges, System.<br />Exterior: Black outs front and back, 18 in. Lenso rims w/ Kumho Supra 275/35ZR18 tires, also limo tint on sides and back.<br />173.2rwhp-----200.5tqComment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by defrag:
good ol' 87.<hr></blockquote>Comment
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I run 91 octane
highest octane available out here? :(- JT3<br />1998 Red V6 Camaro Y87 Y3F - J.E.T. Chip Stage II - Clear Parking Lights - Removed Grill - K&N - Whisper Lid - !FRA MOD - MAF Screen Removed - Pro 5.0 - Pacesetter Headers - Magnaflow Catback - 32mm Front Swaybar - And A System(bump bump)Comment
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I run 911997 Camaro 30th Anniversary...M5, chrome 16\" 5-stars Goodyear 245/50R16<p><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/issycamaroman\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/issycamaroman</a>Comment
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Three factors come into play answering this q:
1: is my Jet chip on (not right now b/c of #2)
2: Am I poor this week?
3: Will my wife help me out with #2
I usually run 89-92
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93 octane94 Camaro 3.4 A4 <br />T-Tops<br />In the process of an LS1 swap.Comment
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Well, I'm pretty sure the guys that wrote out Camaro manual know what they are talking about. They say 87... ;)Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by camaroincal:
Well, I'm pretty sure the guys that wrote out Camaro manual know what they are talking about. They say 87... ;) <hr></blockquote>99 Camaro *SOLD* 8/27/03<br />03 Toyota Tacoma X-Tra cab, 5spd, TRD packageComment
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There are so many mixed opinions. I just split it right down the middle with 89
not too good, not too bad :DComment
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