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E.T. · 03-06-2012, 07:56 PM

Or get a tune

IndeedSS1 · 03-06-2012, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdawg705

Just run some octane booster in every tank then you don't have to worry whether or not your car is on the high or low octane table

You can't pour in enough octane booster to make a difference.

Padre · 03-06-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

I only use Shell in all my vehicles. About a year ago, Shell began honoring Kroger fuel points. You get 10 cents off a gallon for every 100 points earned up to $1.00 max. I purchased a couple type-1 metal gas cans so I can get an extra 5 gallons of gas at the discounted price when I fill up. I have one can label regular and one labeled high octane. My wife and I never go out to diner or make a purchase without first checking to see if Kroger sells a gift card for that establishment.

Good to know about Kroger and Shell. Nothing but Shell 93 for my SS. It also helps racing by staying with one reliable brand, so no surprises at the track.

Padre

cdawg705 · 03-07-2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

You can't pour in enough octane booster to make a difference.

Seriously? Please explain, I guess you could always buy some race fuel to mix in with every tank lol

detamble13 · 03-07-2012, 10:58 AM

Shell for me as well. It's the only station in town that doesn't have any ethanol content

IndeedSS1 · 03-07-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdawg705

Seriously? Please explain, I guess you could always buy some race fuel to mix in with every tank lol

Because when the can says it raises the octane one point it doesn't mean 91 to 92 it means 91 to 91.1.

Back in the late 70's I'd dump a few cans of 104 Octane Boost in my 72 Chevelle and I could swear the engine felt stronger, but it could have been wishful thinking...or a side effect of the fumes.

Cpanthers85 · 03-07-2012, 02:35 PM

Chevron with Techron (91) here or I will run Shell V-Power (91). I will go out of my way to drive to either gas station.

Nessal · 03-07-2012, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdawg705

Just run some octane booster in every tank then you don't have to worry whether or not your car is on the high or low octane table

Dude those octane booster in a bottle are pure snake oil.

USNSCPO · 03-07-2012, 07:47 PM

Sunoco 94 and a tune. I'll run any major brand as long as its 93 octane or better. My tune is optimized for 93 octane. If I have to run less, I go with 91, but no lower. My ECU will roll over to the low octane map if I run 91 which is perfectly safe, just a tiny bit slugish. I just have to remember do the fuse pull/reset once I can fill back up with 93+.

CSM088 · 03-07-2012, 09:52 PM

I use Shell V-Power as well, 91 Octane with no ethanol. Pretty much the best you can get where I live. There is 94 available at Husky... but I don't trust it as much.

03-06-2012, 07:56 PM	#15
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,267	Or get a tune __________________

03-07-2012, 02:35 PM	#21
Cpanthers85 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 470 View My Garage	Chevron with Techron (91) here or I will run Shell V-Power (91). I will go out of my way to drive to either gas station. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS L99 2017 Chevy SS 1979 Z28 Mods: Kooks Long Tube Headers, RotoFaB EForce CAI, American Thunder Catback Exhaust, PFADT Stage 1 Drag Kit + Front Sway Bar, GM Strut Tower Bar. ZL1 Fuel Pump. Nitto NT05R. RX Catch Can.LS9 Cam and Springs.LS3 Conversion.JRE Fuel Rail Upgrade.Edelbrock Eforce.60# Eforce Injectors.Extreme Racing Tune. 523/495 MY BUILD THREAD

03-07-2012, 07:47 PM	#23
USNSCPO Gearhead Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 204	Sunoco 94 and a tune. I'll run any major brand as long as its 93 octane or better. My tune is optimized for 93 octane. If I have to run less, I go with 91, but no lower. My ECU will roll over to the low octane map if I run 91 which is perfectly safe, just a tiny bit slugish. I just have to remember do the fuse pull/reset once I can fill back up with 93+. __________________

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