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PJB

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What ocatane gas is recommended for 5.0's?
I just got the car and its low on gas but Im not sure what to put in it. Ive heard they dont run well on 87.
 

grey5.0beast

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reg for me, i got gas @ kroger 4 days ago for 2.47!!!!! I filled up to bout 3/4s, now am back to 1/4 tank WTF!!!!! My dad drove it dammit
 
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Should run on 87 fine, their meant to from the factory, as long as it doesnt have heads or something that changed the compression.
 
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Ok, great.
The motor is internally stock with just external bolt ons.

The cheapest 87 here is $2.899.
 

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Read the little labbel in the dash closesly...it clearly says nitromethan only

 

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Is the timing advanced?
 
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Not that I know of.
I filled up with 87 this morning and its running fine. Its a bit of a pig on gas but I expected that.
 
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