nelson007

Just purchases a 1968 Corvette with a 427/435 with 11 to 1 com.
What type of fuel enhancements c will be needed for this engine?
Thanks in advance,

Nelson007

xCCTer

I'd be more concerned about using an engine oil with enough zinc in it, like Rotella or the other brands. Some folks like to mix ZDDP with Mobil1.

Back to your question, use any of the top tier premium pump fuels, and if it doesn't ping you're good. Next full tank try the mid grade. No ping - good. And so on...

Or you can start with Reg and work your way up until the pinging stops. Using a higher octane fuel than what will keep your engine from pinging is a waste of money.

TheSkunkWorks

Agree you shouldn't waste money on unnecessary octane, but I was never able to get away with less than premium in my last L71. Your results may vary. Still, whether you hear anything or not, with any 11:1 engine on pump gas I'd certainly monitor the plugs for signs of pre-ignition or detination (google images for "spark plug reading") until satisfied everything is fine with whatever gas you're burning.

Unfortunately, not all gas is formulated the same, so don't expect just any brand of a given octane rating to actually provide the same knock resistance under your hood. Also, most readily available octane boosters don't do very much (e.g. "a full point" usually means ~0.1), other than lighten your wallet, and you won't likely find the hard stuff (somewhat hazardous and costly) sitting on any retail shelf. On the bright side, assuming it's had a valve job by a decent shop at some point in the last 30 or so years, you needn't worry about lead replacement additives.

corvetteload

Sunoco Leaded Racing Gas!!

jetjockey

Mine is particular to the brand of gas (more probably though it likes gas from a station with a high volume of turnover/keeps the stuff fresher).

Holleys, distributor, motor et al are fresh with absolutely original stock specs. 93 octane does not detonate. Though, as corvetteload says, that good Sunoco would be the safest bet if your concerned. With that stuff you can get several degrees more lead in the timing.

Dan

72ls5fla

I am somewhat amazed that 93 octane fuel (with ethanol) is running a 435 HP car okay......

It should take a blend of 1-2 gallons 112 Sunoco to get it not to ping or run-on.

Maybe the new engine is allowing it run run okay - also, just becuase you can't hear the ping does not mean it isn't happening. The damage caused is severe. It will wear rod bearings down un-uniformally etc...

good luck with the car -- post a pic or two....

capevettes

You should be fine on 93 octane premium unleaded fuel. You don't need any additives.

nelson007

Thanks for all your help. Here is a link to the pictures. Hope it works, this is the first time I ever did this. Not a computer person.

Thanks Again,
Nelson007
http://s1060.photobucket.com/albums/t448/nslinkman/

capevettes

Beautiful big block in a great color combination Enjoy that beast

jetjockey

TheSkunkWorks

Great looking car.


FYI, posting pics is easy, and you've already got them hosted on photobucket...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/help...es-thread.html