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braggs2ltrs · 11-03-2011, 10:20 AM

I got my Maro in August, 100+ degrees. The car was fast but wouldnt spin the wheels. Oh yeah, its the Auto V6. This past week the temp changed and we are now in the 60's and 70's during the day. I can now smash it and actually spin the tires, not only spin 'em but the car even skids sideways! I have ran 87 in it until the last fill up when I switched to 91. What has helped the most, gas or temp, or is it both?

DandD · 11-03-2011, 10:31 AM

Both

Madness11 · 11-03-2011, 10:35 AM

Just a warning you are going to get flamed for referring to your Camaro as your Maro....

There really is no gain in performance from switching fuel with the V-6 it is a waste of money for you. It was probably the temps. Tires like the P-Zeros are not as grippy in cold weather and they need the heat to stick. Tire pressure also can change the way your tires grip. For you to use higher octane fuel you need to start modding your engine to the point where you need to use high octane fuel, but if your car is stock just save the money with regular.

Parag · 11-03-2011, 12:26 PM

And the air is denser at colder temperatures adding a noticable power increase

braggs2ltrs · 11-03-2011, 01:03 PM

well then, no more Maro, back to cheap gas and need to move back home (Ohio)!

11-03-2011, 10:20 AM	#1
braggs2ltrs Drives: 2011 Black 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 17	Temp or gas I got my Maro in August, 100+ degrees. The car was fast but wouldnt spin the wheels. Oh yeah, its the Auto V6. This past week the temp changed and we are now in the 60's and 70's during the day. I can now smash it and actually spin the tires, not only spin 'em but the car even skids sideways! I have ran 87 in it until the last fill up when I switched to 91. What has helped the most, gas or temp, or is it both? __________________

11-03-2011, 10:31 AM	#2
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	Both __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

11-03-2011, 01:03 PM	#5
braggs2ltrs Drives: 2011 Black 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 17	well then, no more Maro, back to cheap gas and need to move back home (Ohio)! __________________

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11-03-2011, 10:35 AM	#3
Madness11 086YN Drives: Black 2SS/RS Demon of Madness Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 454	Just a warning you are going to get flamed for referring to your Camaro as your Maro.... There really is no gain in performance from switching fuel with the V-6 it is a waste of money for you. It was probably the temps. Tires like the P-Zeros are not as grippy in cold weather and they need the heat to stick. Tire pressure also can change the way your tires grip. For you to use higher octane fuel you need to start modding your engine to the point where you need to use high octane fuel, but if your car is stock just save the money with regular.

11-03-2011, 12:26 PM	#4
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	And the air is denser at colder temperatures adding a noticable power increase