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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 02:23 AM
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From: Boise, ID
Car: 90 Camaro RS
Engine: 6.3L 383 V8
Transmission: 700R4
What Gas to use?

Ok, I've got an ongoing debate on what gas to use in my ride. Some people swear by ethanol from sinclairs(stinker). Others say its horrible and only go with places like Chevron. Any comments?
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 02:37 AM
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Do you have a special setup? I dunno... I just go to Hess and full up on 93 octane there...
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 02:39 AM
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Car: 90 Camaro RS
Engine: 6.3L 383 V8
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Its a 383 with 8.7:1 compression and carb. A buddy of mine said that ethanol with screw up a carb but works good for EFI.
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 10:21 AM
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From: Ailsa Craig, Ontario, Canada
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with compression that low, 87 octane from anywhere shoudl do just fine assuming the timing is properly adjusted, but that is low compression and it shoudl allow to run plently of advance with 87 octane with no detonation issues.
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