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87 octane (regular)
44
23.78%
89/90 octane (plus)
27
14.59%
92/93 octane (super)
97
52.43%
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Which octane fuel do you use?

Old 04-11-2005, 11:48 AM
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I run 87 in my mills



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Old 04-11-2005, 12:25 PM
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Default Re: Which octane fuel do you use?

I'm running 93 in my 468's with 10:1 compression. Am I wasting money?
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Old 04-11-2005, 12:48 PM
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87 is good enough for my 500HP's....
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Old 04-11-2005, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigyellowcat
I run 112 octane race fuel with added muscadine

i bet you could still make 1300 HP on 87
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Default Re: Which octane fuel do you use?

I have 502/415's also, and if Merc says 87 is recommended then that sounds good to me. Since I'm new to the twin BBC world, it's going to be sticker shock no matter what I run, but 87 will at least ease the pain a little...

One thing I've found out in my limited use so far is that it's OK to cruise at 55, but it's 10X more fun to run at 70... there should be a smilie for gulp, gulp, gulp...
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Old 04-11-2005, 05:10 PM
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87, the only time I don't mind having black motors is at the pump.
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Old 04-11-2005, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ONESICKGLADIATOR
I run 87 in my mills ...
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Old 04-11-2005, 05:15 PM
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Default Re: Which octane fuel do you use?

500HP Carbs
87 octane runs good, clean transom.
92 octane runs good, black transom.

I stick with 87!!
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Old 04-11-2005, 06:17 PM
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With stock 502 mpi's you should run 87 octane. It will burn the cleanest and most completely and thus make the most power. Anything higher is counterproductive.
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