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[-] Joelk111@lemmy.world 27 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Use whatever the manufacturer reccommends. If they don't reccommend premium, you don't need premium.

Don't be scared, be knowledgeable.

[-] ryokimball@infosec.pub 5 points 1 month ago

Fully agree and admittedly my comment was more for giggles, but car's not stock; previous owner upgraded turbos and doesn't know anything about the tune. I don't know anyone who can tune an obd1 system so after I get the clutch done my next big project is rewiring with a post-1996 electrical system.

[-] CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Have you looked into a standalone system like Holley or similar? Seems like they make it easy now at least from the YouTube videos I've seen ๐Ÿ˜…

[-] artyom@piefed.social 1 points 1 month ago

Eh. I've never owned a car that required "premium" fuel but modern engines are completely capable of adjusting ignition timing as necessary. You'll just make less power.

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