[Shotimes] there arose such a clatter

[bobsteig@att.net]

...and I thank you for your frankness. 

So you're saying I could get away w/ the cheap gas 
except maybe in the hottest summer months?(!) COOL! 
Next coupla rounds are on me! 

Best, Bob
> I've been running 87 octane for around 10 years now in my SHOs. This has
> been stock, with Bolt-on Stages ('89 & current '94), and the '99. Also with
> "real" gas, 10% alky, and RFG fuel (in Chicago, Louisville, and "Summer Gas"
> now in Detroit). I was the first n/a Gen 3 into the 14s running 87 octane.
> My V6s have gotten consistent 27-31 mpg on the highway.
> 
> Yes, I do run 91-93 octane for the Conventions, as it is always hot, plus we
> beat the cars on the track and dragstrip. Other than that, 87 does all you
> need for basically stock SHOs.
> 
> The oil companies and their stockholders thank you for your generosity!!
> ;-)
> 
> Ron Porter
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of bobsteig@att.net
> Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 8:45 PM
> To: ronporter@prodigy.net; shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Shotimes] there arose such a clatter
> 
> 
> Serious??? In the almost 4 years I've had my '89 all it's ever had to drink 
> is Sunoco 93, and the best I've ever gotten out of it is 25 mpg (all
> highway, 
> 18-19 in town).
> Admittedly it runs like a bandit (it has new plugs, wires, etc).
> Maybe with the rising gas prices I could save enough for an extra cocktail
> or 
> two a week for myself if I pour in the 87 octane...hmmmmmm...
> 
> BB-NYC '89)
> 
> 
> From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
> To: "'Dave Kegel'" <d.kegel@comcast.net>, "'van Oss'"
>   <vanOss@centurytel.net>, "'SHOtimes Mailing List'"
>   <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] there arose such a clatter
> Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:06:07 -0400
> 
> Bottom line is......something isn't right.
> 
> Yes, it could be pinging. But, what if higher octane doesn't fix it? And if
> it does, it's a band-aid.
> 
> 
> There is an issue, as the motor should live happily ever after on 87. 
> 
> Ron Porter
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