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Old May 16, 2018 | 09:23 AM
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What kind of fuel are you guys running the fuelies or high performance engines?
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I will go out on a limb and say many run 91-93, some, including myself run 89. It will depend on how an engine timing is mapped, known compression ratio, driving environment and how fresh or tired an engine might be. I sure others CF members will share their own details. Dennis
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with my Rochester FI LT1 I used 93, with my Rochester hybrid EFI ZZ4 I use 87

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I use 91 octane non ethanol fuel.
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93 octane, Shell. Their detergent package gives them 'Top Tier' rating I believe.
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Does this site track my personal information?

89 E 10. Are there better choices? Probably.
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