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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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First off, what engine do you have in your car, and second, what grade of gas do you run? If you run premium does it make a noticeable difference in mileage and performance? Been thinking of switching grades and wanted to see what others are doing.
 
Old Mar 3, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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87 all day long
 
Old Mar 3, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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Supercharged 3800 Series II.
Premium gas.

I ran it with 87 octane once. Ran like crap IMO. But maybe my standards were too high.
 
Old Mar 3, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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i run 91 in my LS4. i ran 87 in it for about a week then realized 91 was much better
 
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Depends on what your tune is calling for. I'm supercharged, headers, high compression and run 89. No knock, if not 1-2 degrees. The fuel won't make a difference if your engine isn't set up to use it.
 
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I run 87 in my NA 3800 :p and also wondering if i could use a higher grade, and will it be better/noticable? :p
 
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Unless you are getting knock, there is no reason to lol.
 
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My car is tuned for 93, my Camaro knocks like a beast without 93, I think there might be a bad mail-in tune on it or something... I need to get my HPTuners and finally get it checked out.

You have the LS4, you should be running the highest octane you can find in your area lol
 
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Originally Posted by Taz
Supercharged 3800 Series II.
Premium gas.
Me Too. If i'm only putting in a few dollars to top it off tho I'll put in the cheapest and i don't usually see a difference.
 
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Oh and why do I love Nebraska, because 89 octane is cheaper then 87
 



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