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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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the pro`s and con`s of 100 octane into an 01 z06.76 sells here in pasadena.Will my car feel a kick?
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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car needs to be tuned for 100 octane. WIthout the tune the higher octane will do little good.

When tuned for 100, car will run much quicker at higher RMPS. Not for street use.
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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In a low-fuel pinch at both Cecil County Dragway and Maryland International Raceway, I pumped a few gallon of unleaded race fuel into my 01 Z06 (Cecil) and 02 Z06 (MIR), both stock.

Both cars ran slower ETs on race fuel. So, save your $$.

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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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In a low-fuel pinch at both Cecil County Dragway and Maryland International Raceway, I pumped a few gallon of unleaded race fuel into my 01 Z06 (Cecil) and 02 Z06 (MIR), both stock.

Both cars ran slower ETs on race fuel. So, save your $$.

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When I road race, WGI, Pocono, ect I will run 100 octane as a safey precaution. My car is N/A H&C so its worst enemy is detonation at high rpm's. 5-7k on the tach all day long for extented periods may potentially cause problems with lower octane fuel. On the street I will throw a bottle of octane boost just for good measure.
I would have to agree that a run down the 1/4mi or on the street you would not see any difference.
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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If you are not having detonation then it is not going to help.
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