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Nesch18 · 01-02-2014, 02:08 PM

Hi guys,

I am planning a road trip with my ZL1 in March. The trip will take me 9600 miles around the country starting in NJ. See picture.

I friend if mine told me that in some states there is no premium gas available. Is that true? If yes what do I have to do? Do I need to change something in the ECU? The car is 100% stock.

If you have some more suggestions what to do before I start my trip, please post that.

Thanks!

2014CamaroZL1 · 01-02-2014, 02:21 PM

You can't get 93 octane everywhere, like here in NJ.

Only 91.

But on a stock tune, no issue.

So Cal Camaro · 01-02-2014, 02:27 PM

You should be able to get Premium in all states, it is 91 in a lot of places like here in California. The other thing you have to watch for is a lot of stations have ethonal blend up to 10%

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-02-2014, 02:53 PM

run premium and you will be fine. You will find at higher altitude locations many pumps will have 85 octane for regular fuel. If you aren't running in boost, you could easily get by with lower octane fuel.

OldJedi · 01-02-2014, 11:32 PM

Hey Nesch18, have a safe trip. What is your "Q" stop in South Florida?

countryboy1970 · 01-03-2014, 10:14 AM

doing st louis to siesta key and back in mid march, more worried about cold weather than octane, rather not change tires.

I call it Vera · 01-03-2014, 10:32 AM

looks like you get close to Roswell, but don't actually stop there. Also, what about Sedona?

Expunge · 01-03-2014, 10:41 AM

When you get to Wyoming, you NEED to go to Yellowstone. Enjoy a day there.

Head across Idaho and visit Crater Lake in Oregon, continue on to the coast and then drive down the coast (during daylight hours) from there and enjoy the beautiful Redwoods on the pacific coast highway.

I cannot stress enough that going through Nevada there is a whole lot of nothing.

I call it Vera · 01-03-2014, 11:18 AM

If you are passing through Phoenix, check out CamelBack mountain. Great for a climb.

For restaurants, I like Rosita's for lunch (very authentic) and Oregano's for dinner (Good atmosphere).

Happy_Dan · 01-03-2014, 11:35 AM

Wow, what a great trip. I am jealous. I couldn't find 93 in a lot of places when I drive to Sturgis. 91 was fine as long as I didn't get crazy.

DJ-Silver 2SS · 01-03-2014, 11:57 AM

I did half of that trip last march!!!! It was a blast. It should only be a little chilly and I found at least 91 everywhere.

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Realist · 01-03-2014, 12:09 PM

Looks fun! If you can push it off into April it would be way safer as the northern portion of the trip could get very interesting at times if temps drop and snow falls with the OEM tires.

Nesch18 · 01-03-2014, 02:37 PM

Stop Q is Miami.

I start from New Jersey and go directly to SFO in 4 days, so i will just stop to sleep. Will take me 5 weeks, all the destinations are set. No room for any plan changes. The dates are also set. If the forecast in the north is to bad i will travel more south. There is an optional route which takes also around 4 days from NJ to SFO

mmarx82 · 01-03-2014, 11:26 PM

If your worried about the gas you could get some torco and keep it with you in the car just in case.

Jannety Racing Sells it and they have all the mixing charts on their site. Might be worth it for peace of mind.

http://www.jreperformanceparts.com/c...esult/?q=torco

01-02-2014, 02:08 PM	#1
Nesch18 Drives: 2013Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: 08085 Posts: 138 View My Garage	Road trip Hi guys, I am planning a road trip with my ZL1 in March. The trip will take me 9600 miles around the country starting in NJ. See picture. I friend if mine told me that in some states there is no premium gas available. Is that true? If yes what do I have to do? Do I need to change something in the ECU? The car is 100% stock. If you have some more suggestions what to do before I start my trip, please post that. Thanks! Attached Images

01-02-2014, 02:27 PM	#3
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	You should be able to get Premium in all states, it is 91 in a lot of places like here in California. The other thing you have to watch for is a lot of stations have ethonal blend up to 10% __________________

01-02-2014, 02:53 PM	#4
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	run premium and you will be fine. You will find at higher altitude locations many pumps will have 85 octane for regular fuel. If you aren't running in boost, you could easily get by with lower octane fuel. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-02-2014, 11:32 PM	#5
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Hey Nesch18, have a safe trip. What is your "Q" stop in South Florida? __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

01-03-2014, 10:14 AM	#6
countryboy1970 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Mint Red Join Date: May 2013 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 12	road trip doing st louis to siesta key and back in mid march, more worried about cold weather than octane, rather not change tires.

01-02-2014, 02:21 PM	#2
2014CamaroZL1 Drives: 2014 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 712	You can't get 93 octane everywhere, like here in NJ. Only 91. But on a stock tune, no issue.

01-03-2014, 10:32 AM	#7
I call it Vera Drives: ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 484	looks like you get close to Roswell, but don't actually stop there. Also, what about Sedona?

01-03-2014, 10:41 AM	#8
Expunge Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6, '99 Tahoe 2Dr Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South of Houston, TX Posts: 890 View My Garage	When you get to Wyoming, you NEED to go to Yellowstone. Enjoy a day there. Head across Idaho and visit Crater Lake in Oregon, continue on to the coast and then drive down the coast (during daylight hours) from there and enjoy the beautiful Redwoods on the pacific coast highway. I cannot stress enough that going through Nevada there is a whole lot of nothing.

01-03-2014, 11:18 AM	#9
I call it Vera Drives: ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 484	If you are passing through Phoenix, check out CamelBack mountain. Great for a climb. For restaurants, I like Rosita's for lunch (very authentic) and Oregano's for dinner (Good atmosphere).

01-03-2014, 11:35 AM	#10
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,239	Wow, what a great trip. I am jealous. I couldn't find 93 in a lot of places when I drive to Sturgis. 91 was fine as long as I didn't get crazy.

01-03-2014, 11:57 AM	#11
DJ-Silver 2SS Ah DJ-IOM ZL1 haha Drives: 13 IOM ZL1 M6 & 10 SIM 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hope Mills, NC Posts: 580 View My Garage	I did half of that trip last march!!!! It was a blast. It should only be a little chilly and I found at least 91 everywhere. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 IOM ZL1 #002415 Born 09/13/12 2010 SIM 2SS/RS #005549 Born 05/02/09

01-03-2014, 12:09 PM	#12
Realist Drives: No Camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs Posts: 1,136	Looks fun! If you can push it off into April it would be way safer as the northern portion of the trip could get very interesting at times if temps drop and snow falls with the OEM tires.

01-03-2014, 02:37 PM	#13
Nesch18 Drives: 2013Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: 08085 Posts: 138 View My Garage	Stop Q is Miami. I start from New Jersey and go directly to SFO in 4 days, so i will just stop to sleep. Will take me 5 weeks, all the destinations are set. No room for any plan changes. The dates are also set. If the forecast in the north is to bad i will travel more south. There is an optional route which takes also around 4 days from NJ to SFO

01-03-2014, 11:26 PM	#14
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	If your worried about the gas you could get some torco and keep it with you in the car just in case. Jannety Racing Sells it and they have all the mixing charts on their site. Might be worth it for peace of mind. http://www.jreperformanceparts.com/c...esult/?q=torco __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread