Gas?
79Bandit
02-23-2006, 11:48 PM
what type of gas should i be putting into my 79 trans am the engine is a 400 from a 68 bonneville thanks.
Mr. Luos
02-23-2006, 11:51 PM
Any idea what the compression is?
79Bandit
02-23-2006, 11:56 PM
Any idea what the compression is?
10.5 or 10.75:1, advertised, 10.2:1 "true"
10.5 or 10.75:1, advertised, 10.2:1 "true"
Mr. Luos
02-24-2006, 08:24 AM
Premium is probably your best bet.
ClioRacer_72
02-24-2006, 08:31 AM
Premium? LOL buy some race fuel an engine like that can only benefit from high octane :D
tri-power
02-24-2006, 12:43 PM
At that hig compression, pump gas is probable hurting your engine. You might be able to get away with high test, but you're probably looking at 100 octane or higher for the best results.
Mr. Luos
02-24-2006, 06:44 PM
Shit mine is 11:1 and I run 91 octane without a problem. :lol:
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