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Hey Folks,
I just have to jump in when I saw those figures
about octane ratings...
I always wonder why gasoline in the US is so cheap
whe you compare it with the price in my country.
Gasoline will cost three times as much overhere,
you see.
But.., the lowest octane you can get here is 95!
And then we have so called " super" gasoline with an octane rate of 98 (like
Shell V-power for e.g.)
Now I understand why I can give my Imperial as much
pre-ignition as 12 degrees BTDC !!
I am sure I will get a lot of pinging when I try to
run my engine on 87 octane.
Is 94 the best grade fuel in the US now
??
Just curious,
Robert
1960 Imperial Crown
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 8:18
AM
Subject: Re: IML: Lead Additive
I would suggest converting the
engine to unleaded. Lead was a lubricant and without it you will fry
the softer leaded specific parts eventually. Having to deal
with unleaded additives is a science in itself and is very costly. An engine
rebuild will pay itself off in a short period of time. I burned up a lifter
trying to keep up with it and was always battling a ping even with high octane
gas. After my engine was rebuilt and converted to unleaded, I can run on 87
octane, all day long, and never have any issues. Plus I got about another
10 HP from just machining the heads a hair off in the process. I have never
had to worry about gas or additives since. Plus 87 octane is cheaper then
94 and the cost of additives in every tank full. Trust me on this
one.
Marty Trendler
1959 Imperial LaBaron 4 door Sedan
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 6:15
PM
Subject: IML: Lead Additive
I own a 1966 Chrysler Imperial. Some mechanics say use
a lead additive, plus premium gas, and some say just use premium
gas. I'm confused. What do the Imperialist
use?
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