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Old 04-14-2002, 06:06 PM
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Default Anyone run Sunoco?

I just saw a Sunoco station getting ready to open.. Does anyone run the sunoco 94? How does it compare to Amoco 93? :cool:
Old 04-14-2002, 06:09 PM
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Default Re: Anyone run Sunoco? (silvervetteman)

yeah i run the sunoco 93 and 94 ,runs pretty good ,still have to retard timing on hot days or itll ping but other then that not bad.
Old 04-14-2002, 07:28 PM
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Default Re: Anyone run Sunoco? (silvervetteman)

AS often as possible as Sunoco is the only place around here that I can get anything other than 91. Also in Canada, Esso is well known for having the dirtiest gas ie. highest sulphur content and a couple of guys that I met running bb's and strokers told me to stay away from the Esso.
Old 04-14-2002, 08:20 PM
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Default Re: Anyone run Sunoco? (gdh)

We have one in town, you can even get the 110 octane racing gas :eek: But they make you pump it into a container.
Old 04-14-2002, 09:07 PM
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Default Re: Anyone run Sunoco? (silvervetteman)

I use Sunoco 94 with no problems...
Old 04-15-2002, 02:28 AM
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Default Re: Anyone run Sunoco? (silvervetteman)

I've run Sunoco Ultra 94 for years. I'll even go out of my way to get it if I have to. My car seems to dislike Mobil or Texaco high test.
Old 04-15-2002, 12:55 PM
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Default Re: Anyone run Sunoco? (silvervetteman)

It's the only thing I can get around here that's 94 octane. I hate Petro Can. I will not buy cut rate gas only brand names and Sunoco is my brand.
Old 04-15-2002, 01:56 PM
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Default Re: Anyone run Sunoco? (silvervetteman)

Hey there silvervetteman - tell 'em to build a station here in Dallas, TX ! :smash:
I'd like to try some of that 'premium' fuel - :cool:
Old 04-15-2002, 03:25 PM
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Default Re: Anyone run Sunoco? (silvervetteman)

I always run the synoko 94 octane. I havent tried much else because I dont want to risk any engine damage. I have a farily high compression of 10 to 1 and I have had no pinging problems so far. Its worth the extra couple cents to me to run the best stuff I can find.
Old 04-15-2002, 03:48 PM
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Default Re: Anyone run Sunoco? (71vettman)

I seem to have no problems with 91 octane here in CO and 11.2:1 ratio. It amazes me, because I'm at full timing too. The only thing I think that is keeping it from detonation/pinging is the .043 quench height.
Old 04-15-2002, 05:38 PM
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Default Re: Anyone run Sunoco? (rainman69)

Big Blocks seem to be more sensitive to octane.... I do not quite know why but they are.
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Default Re: Anyone run Sunoco? (silvervetteman)

I use Sunoco 94 here in upstate NY, seems to run great, not much different than 92 or 93 that I've found though. :cheers:
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Default Re: Anyone run Sunoco? (silvervetteman)

I use Wal-Mart (Sam's Club) 93 octane -- good stuff! And usually the cheapest in town (currently $1.35/gal).

Does the Canadian gov't still own Petro Can? Damn shame...

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