[Spits] Some 1500 questions

[Jeff Scarbrough]

At 08:13 AM 12/28/2009, v6spitfireguy at cox.net wrote:
>The pistons appear to be of stock dimensions and there is little if any
>ridge (that I can feel anyway) but they are the dished 7.50:1 compression
>variaty.  I was wondering about replacing them with the 9.00:1, 76 federal
>flat top versions, but am a little concerned about possibly having to use
>premium fuel.  Anybody used these in their 1500 and found this to be true?

I've got a 76, I assume it's 9:1.  I use premium fuel.

The cost difference around here is about 12%.  That means, at 25 MPG, 
it costs an extra $12 to go a thousand miles.  If I couldn't afford 
that, I couldn't afford a Spitfire.  I have used regular and 
mid-grade, but not in the hottest part of the year.  I didn't notice 
any problems, though.

Of course, in sunny San Diego, it'll be a little more expensive.  But 
it's been my experience that higher octane fuel is available most 
everywhere.  You could store a bottle of octane boost in the boot for 
emergencies.


Jeff Scarbrough      75 TR6 x 1, 76 1500 x 2, 78 1500 x 1, 80 1500 x 0.5
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