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What Octane Stock 93 ?

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Old 05-03-2013, 09:11 PM
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Hey guys
I have a 93 stock except for exhaust . Has about 36 k on it
I keep it in SC
I havent checked the timing , I believe it is whatever came stock .
Id like to know what gas I should be using
I have been using 93 , dont know why just have
Should I switch to 87 ? Does it make any differance ?
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Old 05-03-2013, 10:33 PM
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W stock timing, I run 87. Putting 93 in it doesnt hurt it, but you're not gaining anything out of it
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Old 05-04-2013, 12:01 AM
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^
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Old 05-04-2013, 03:29 AM
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If it's not tuned for 93 octane, I would just stick with regular. You'd just be wasting money, IMHO.
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Old 05-05-2013, 01:45 PM
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sharp car dude
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Old 05-05-2013, 02:51 PM
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87. no need to spend the extra money in fuel that doesnt improve much. and btw. if thats your car. then damn good buy.
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