In a message dated 05/05/2000 7:27:04 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
mzk578@hqs.mid.gmeds.com writes:
<< hey list.....another stupid question from me, i was wondering what the best
gas to use for my 1967 1600? i've been using 89 octane but i'm starting to
wonder if it's the right stuff?
please let me know what cha'll think.
thanks in advance.
-kevin a. gano
sterling hts mi
>>
Kevin,
If the car doesn't knock or ping under hard acceleration, it's probably OK.
I use premium, which I think is 92 octane (?) generally; otherwise it knocks.
The head has been shaved quite a bit and the engine is bored, as well as
living at sea level, all of which raise compression.
Joseph Berkenbile
70 1600
Warren Me
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