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Speaker · 07-25-2010, 06:48 PM

my 2011 is comin in 2 weeks and im not sure what type of gas to put in it. the dealer told me 87 would be fine but not sure if i believe him. and what does it mean to do the fuse pull?

spyderbuddy · 07-25-2010, 07:14 PM

V8 guy's correct me if I am wrong, but the 1SS, 2SS, And 2SS/RS requires 93 octane fuel
The V6 only excepts the lower grades of fuel

gibblet342 · 07-25-2010, 07:16 PM

http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38964

This is the thread discussing the issue. The V8 needs premium gas, the manual says recommended, but use nothing lower. You will get a knocking sound and will trash your performance.

PHEOX · 07-25-2010, 08:00 PM

93 octane only, unless you can only get 91. And the fuse pull should only be done if a lower octane of gas is put in.

Lucky SOB · 07-25-2010, 09:25 PM

Only run premium in your V8

fearless · 07-25-2010, 09:26 PM

I just did fuse pull today in my ls3 like a idiot first 2 tanks were 87. It feels more responsive and seems more peppy unless its just me wanting it to work haha.

lexlueger · 07-25-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fearless

I just did fuse pull today in my ls3 like a idiot first 2 tanks were 87. It feels more responsive and seems more peppy unless its just me wanting it to work haha.

Fuse pull is for the L99. The "fix" for the LS3 is a battery disconnect.

John Shields · 07-25-2010, 10:14 PM

I have seen a lot of threads on this (ehem, search function is golden)... but none have posted real actual numbers that show any significant improvement. No one that I've read on here actually tested it with a controlled environment. I'd really like to see that, and see if this does in fact make any difference.

Pumpkin1LT · 07-25-2010, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

V8 guy's correct me if I am wrong, but the 1SS, 2SS, And 2SS/RS requires 93 octane fuel
The V6 only excepts the lower grades of fuel

I wouldnt say "only accepts the lower grades of fuel".. Perhaps a typo? It will take lower octane without any damage (unlike the SS).. However I have always and only put premium in my V6.

PQ · 07-26-2010, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibblet342

http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38964

This is the thread discussing the issue. The V8 needs premium gas, the manual says recommended, but use nothing lower. You will get a knocking sound and will trash your performance.

It won't knock. You'll be on the low fuel table before you hear knocking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Shields

I have seen a lot of threads on this (ehem, search function is golden)... but none have posted real actual numbers that show any significant improvement. No one that I've read on here actually tested it with a controlled environment. I'd really like to see that, and see if this does in fact make any difference.

Depends on what you consider controled. 150 plus timed runs with a 6.2 second 0-60 and a best of 5.9, original fuse pull, first run 5.1, second run 4.9 and averaged 5.2 ever since. Videoed it and used accelerometer.

Sterling · 07-26-2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpkin1LT

I wouldnt say "only accepts the lower grades of fuel".. Perhaps a typo? It will take lower octane without any damage (unlike the SS).. However I have always and only put premium in my V6.

You just read it wrong...
What was meant was...

The V6 only... (only the V6)
accepts the lower grades of fuel.

John Shields · 07-26-2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Depends on what you consider controled. 150 plus timed runs with a 6.2 second 0-60 and a best of 5.9, original fuse pull, first run 5.1, second run 4.9 and averaged 5.2 ever since. Videoed it and used accelerometer.

No I wouldn't call that controlled. I'd like to see four or more gas fills (2 of each or more I could care less), with both the lower unleaded and then the premium blend. Let the tanks run dry and then fill up and go again. Note the mileage obtained (MPG) and run a controlled drag run and compare.

Then I'd like to see the results of the MPG and if there's any significant difference. The problem is some people say they get better times, or feel a performance difference but of course we get better over time and the vehicle smooths out.

camaroitalia · 07-26-2010, 12:44 AM

we put in regular, we also have a 2ss and my brother does work on gas lines at the stations. most of the time u pay for premium and ur still getting regular. they dont change it and u only think ur gettin top of the line.

Stormyone · 07-26-2010, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroitalia

we put in regular, we also have a 2ss and my brother does work on gas lines at the stations. most of the time u pay for premium and ur still getting regular. they dont change it and u only think ur gettin top of the line.

something about that doesn't sound right.... if it were that simple then someone could test the fuel from either and expose the fraud.... why isn't that happening?

07-25-2010, 06:48 PM	#1
Speaker Drives: 2011 black SS/RS, w/ ground effects Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: downingtown PA Posts: 26	what is this fuse pull ppl keep talkin bout?? my 2011 is comin in 2 weeks and im not sure what type of gas to put in it. the dealer told me 87 would be fine but not sure if i believe him. and what does it mean to do the fuse pull?

07-25-2010, 07:14 PM	#2
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	V8 guy's correct me if I am wrong, but the 1SS, 2SS, And 2SS/RS requires 93 octane fuel The V6 only excepts the lower grades of fuel __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

07-25-2010, 07:16 PM	#3
gibblet342 Chris Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 55	http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38964 This is the thread discussing the issue. The V8 needs premium gas, the manual says recommended, but use nothing lower. You will get a knocking sound and will trash your performance. __________________ 2010 SSRS - CGM Nosce Te Ipsum

07-25-2010, 09:25 PM	#5
Lucky SOB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 756	Only run premium in your V8 __________________

07-25-2010, 10:14 PM	#8
John Shields "Back in Black" Drives: '10 1LT/RS Black w/Silver Stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	I have seen a lot of threads on this (ehem, search function is golden)... but none have posted real actual numbers that show any significant improvement. No one that I've read on here actually tested it with a controlled environment. I'd really like to see that, and see if this does in fact make any difference. __________________ To the Jerkoff in SW Denver Driving the Black Camaro: Quit making us look bad by driving like a tool and cutting people off (my wife included)!

07-25-2010, 08:00 PM	#4
PHEOX Drives: '06 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 629 View My Garage	93 octane only, unless you can only get 91. And the fuse pull should only be done if a lower octane of gas is put in.

07-25-2010, 09:26 PM	#6
fearless Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss grey/black Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: tx Posts: 45	I just did fuse pull today in my ls3 like a idiot first 2 tanks were 87. It feels more responsive and seems more peppy unless its just me wanting it to work haha.

07-26-2010, 12:44 AM	#13
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	we put in regular, we also have a 2ss and my brother does work on gas lines at the stations. most of the time u pay for premium and ur still getting regular. they dont change it and u only think ur gettin top of the line. __________________

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