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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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what is the best octane lvl for my 94 gt 302?
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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if u still have converters on ur car u should run 93. if u have taken the converters off i would run like 108
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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^^^^ Are you retarted ?
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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ya wtf i thought u could just use reg. unleaded but u can use premium i just thought it did no good if u didnt have high enough compression to need it, not 93 with a 5.0 that has like 8.5:1 compression
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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where the hell you get'n 108?

stock engine will take 89 fine, but will like premium better


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if u still have converters on ur car u should run 93. if u have taken the converters off i would run like 108
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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A stock 5.0 has 9:1 compression. Bump your timing and raise your octane.
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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if u still have converters on ur car u should run 93. if u have taken the converters off i would run like 108
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