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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Dec 2021
      Posts
      1

      Quick fuel/octane question

      I offset CA 91 with some VP 101 to get to 93+ octane for my first gen Camaro. 4 gal of 101 per tank.

      Recently VP stopped providing 101 to the pump near me (HUGE bummer) and they drastically increased their 5 gallon pail prices. However, they still have 110 leaded at the pump and its still at a reasonable price. I am pretty new to classics but not a complete novice. That said, I have no experience with leaded gas outside motox. Since the Camaro has no Cats or 02 sensors, can I use the leaded gas or does leaded gas have a negative affect on any internal components of the motor? Restored big block with hardened components.



      Not a street driven car and driven less than 1000 miles a year.


    2. #2
      Join Date
      Oct 2004
      Posts
      2,544
      Country Flag: United States
      That's what they used to run on. Even the "new cars" in the 70s with hardened valve seats were run on both. No cats, no O2s it'll be fine.
      Red Forman: "The Mustang's front end is problematic; get yourself a Firebird."

    3. #3
      Join Date
      Aug 2017
      Location
      Reno NV
      Posts
      10
      Country Flag: United States
      Run it. Your motor will love it. Lead provides better lubrication for valve guides and has no ill effects for the motor.



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