Thread: Engine gurus - Need your input...

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Originally Posted by mopar34

The crate engine will have 8.5 compresson out of the box and run 87 octane, mine requires premium 93/94 and at today's prices, it's not as much fun.

93/94????? we can only get 91 here in california..... the only way i can get the proper fuel for my mustang is buying trick which is expensive..... luckily its not my daily driver anymore

"93/94????? we can only get 91 here in california..... the only way i can get the proper fuel for my mustang is buying trick which is expensive..... luckily its not my daily driver anymore"

Another good reason not to live in California

Here in sunny, but chilly, south central PA, we have Sunoco gas which comes in both the 93 and 94 octane varieties. Both of my cars drink the stuff, and I should probably say "guzzle the stuff", since one gets 6 mpg and the other gets 10 mpg in local traffic. The 94 blend is only 1 octane point above the other, but it seems to make a big difference in starting and running. That one little octane point will set you back and additional 20+ cents per gallon over the 93. Last time I filled up the 94 was $3.39 and the 93 was $3.16. Regualr was $2.86.

I am also pleased that neither are daily drivers.

last time i filled up my mustang on the 104 trick i paid $8.29 a gallon at the pump


2.86 for regular?!!!!!!!?!!!!! thats cheap... well in an overpriced gas market that is..... i paid $3.35 for regular(87) today and that was at the cheapest gas station in town

Check out the yearone website. They offer a new 350 bored .30 over, 4bolt mains that has alot of goodies for a super $2990.00. Just need the dist, water pump, wires etc. You could probably use the ones of your motor for now and replace as you go. Pushes 400 hp, more than 450ft pds torque and is balanced, blueprinted, AND they send you the dyno sheets W/ a one year warranty to boot. Seems like a great deal...Good luck.