08-25-2009, 02:01 PM | #29 |
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Did the mod and it worked, thanks to all for the info!
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08-25-2009, 02:06 PM | #30 |
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I pulled fuse 5 and fuse 20 yesterday afternoon around 1:30 pm. I let it sit overnight and installed them this morning around 9:00 am before my drive into town.
WOW! I didn't really feel that I had a "slow" L99, but I could definitely tell a difference during this morning's drive. When my Camaro was delivered to me, the selling dealership "filled the tank". I questioned them on what fuel was used and the two dealership reps stated 87 octane. I stated that 91 octane (I live in CA with 91 being the best available) is required for the V8 Camaro. Then they changed their statement to "I'm sure they used that to fill it up". I've always put 91 octane fuel in my Camaro, but I wonder if the dealership fill didn't cause mine to run a bit slow too. I'm looking for a good location to try a 0-to-60 run, but I haven't found one just yet. There are a lot of hills around where I live. There is an extremely steep and long hill I drive up near my house and while driving up that hill I definitely could feel a difference.
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08-25-2009, 02:10 PM | #31 | |
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Also, I think it should be noted in the OP that anyone doing this mod/fix should make sure their tank only has premium gas in it... So if you have any 87/89 octane in it at all, then you should run it down and fill it up with premium first. Just to make it clear to everyone, ABSOLUTELY NO 87/89 OCTANE GAS!!! That will be all |
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08-25-2009, 02:40 PM | #32 |
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So, if a general person ever puts regular octane (87) in the car, they would have to have the ECM reset by the dealer?
I'm talking about Joe Shmoe on the street here, who has never been to C5 before. I think this still needs to be addressed by GM. Putting a lower octane fuel in my car shouldn't hinder it until action is performed by me... it should reset after a few good tanks.
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08-25-2009, 03:33 PM | #34 |
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Hmmm... wonder if the LS3's are impacted by this too?
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08-25-2009, 03:43 PM | #35 |
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I'll try it on my LS3 tonight! With my pants on of course...
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08-25-2009, 03:47 PM | #36 |
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Yeah dude! The guys over on www.challengertalk.com have a thread with your pic...making fun of Camaro owners.
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08-25-2009, 03:54 PM | #37 |
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Well... pulled the fuses on mine since I know the dealer through 87 in it. Gunna let it sit for about 3-4 hours, and give it a try tonight.
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Amen to that. That is the single WORST automotive forum I have visited.....period.
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08-25-2009, 04:06 PM | #40 |
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I read most of these post but did not see a reference to the V6. Is 87 ok for it or should I up my octane?
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08-25-2009, 04:07 PM | #41 |
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87 is fine for the V6.
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08-25-2009, 04:08 PM | #42 |
I can't tpye!
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Curious to see hwat this does fo rthe LS3 keep us posted!
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