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What octane?

malonejy

Bronco Guru
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Jul 21, 2001
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What octane should I be running? I'm running a carb'd 302 out of a 92 stang. When it was rebuilt it was bored 30 over if that makes a difference. I don't remember what octane a mustang is supposed to use. Thanks in advance.
 

Broncobowsher

Total hack
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Jun 4, 2002
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Stangs were designed for cheapy 87. If you are pushing the timing up for extra power then you need higher octane. The overbore shouldn't affect octane requirements enough to be a problem. If you have detonation issues with 87, step up a grade.
 
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