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With the correct cam you can bleed off enough cylinder pressure to help with some low rpm detonation. Also, thermal barrier coating can help ( ie, keep the charge cool ).

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Just wanted to thank Sean (sean70SS) for some fuel and tune-up tips for my 302. Thanks! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: Driveability of high compression cars
 

In the old days I ALWAYS ran a rough mix of 60/40 Unleaded pump/AV gas...Maybe a straight 12 gallons of AV gas Sat night...off to the drags Sun morn...[12:1 comp] Always ran purrrfect! Last time I ran AV gas was two summers ago ..same mix [11:1 compression] very good!

But now I'm too lazy..the truck drops off the drum of VP 4:1 [pump/av]in the L-78 1:2[pump/av] in the L-88[ or straight if it's off to the drags...

The 496'' in the grocery getter is 2005 gas station friendly:)

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I have been lazy! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Where do you guys store these drums of VP fuel? Is it safe to keep it around your house? I have a feeling the wife would object to my keeping this stuff anywhere near our home. Is it even legal to maintain this amount of race fuel in a residential area? Just curious since it seems to be a common thing to do with you guys who own high compression cars.

Re: Driveability of high compression cars
 

I store mine right in the garage. Three gallons of lawnmower fuel will just as easily burn down the house. With a little common sense, its safe to keep a drum in the garage.

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The 427 Camaro has always (since 84) run on straight AV fuel with a lead additive. At 12.5 to 1 with open chamber heads, it runs great with temps in the 170-195 range. It does "barf" throught to overflow though in the heat of summer(???) The 427 Impala has just been put on a 50/50 diet the same way. At 10 to 1 with oval heads, I don't think I'll have any problems. Have a Good Thanksgiving!

Jeff https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gifx2

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Jeff isn't that picture supposed to have a big crease down the middle? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

Darren, post this one for the Board!
 

"It was a cool, autumnal day in Chicago when "New Jersey met Illinois!"
Yo Darren, where was your moustache? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

Jeff https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gifx2

Re: Darren, post this one for the Board!
 

It fell down to my chin. Good meeting you Jeff. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif