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Old Jul 3, 2016 | 09:27 AM
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Fuel Octane/Additives

I know this is a pet peeve for many. But here in Colorado generally 91 octane is the highest that is available at the pumps. I have a 69 442 with a 455 out of a 70 Toronado GT. When using 91 octane should I use a lead additive and/or some type of octane booster? No nothing?
Old Jul 3, 2016 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jerrybetty5
I know this is a pet peeve for many. But here in Colorado generally 91 octane is the highest that is available at the pumps. I have a 69 442 with a 455 out of a 70 Toronado GT. When using 91 octane should I use a lead additive and/or some type of octane booster? No nothing?
For a weekend cruiser, I wouldn't worry about lead additives. As for octane booster, does the car ping or not?
Old Jul 3, 2016 | 09:44 AM
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Car is a weekend/show cruiser. It doesn't ping but runs a bit rough when cold.
Old Jul 3, 2016 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by jerrybetty5
It doesn't ping but runs a bit rough when cold.
Which has nothing to do with octane or lead, and probably everything to do with choke adjustment.
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