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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Was wondering if high octane gas can cause heating problems and engine damage because of it getting too hot? should i run my trans am (94) on premium or regular?
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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High octane fuel does not burn hotter than low octane fuel. The main differece is it burns a bit slower and more regulated. My 02 LS1 with below mods runs PERFECT with NO knock on 89 octane mid grade gas. So that's what I run. My wife however used to have a 96 Z28 that needed 91+ octane fuel to keep the knock away. I would run what ever your engine wants. Anything more is just wasting your money IMHO.

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If you use too high of Octane on your engine tuned for 87-93, it wont run as good cause timing for a lower octane would only delay the burn of a higher octane gas and you would make less power and get worse gas mileage.
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car is a 94 and just got tuned to my mods
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