i own a 2000 v6 camaro 3.8 im using nitrous 120 shot on 87 unleaded i was thinking about using like 91 and mixing in alitle 101 in it or just strait 101 octaine but im not sure if this would be harmful considering the car only wants 87 but im using nitrous can someone help me out here thanks?

 

Car only wants 87???

What are you talking about??

Run 93

 

A car that does not have high compression or forced induction does not need high octane, now when he going to be spraying, yes he should have at least 92 and 93 if he can get it. Higher octane does not always mean you will make more power.

 

Many Years of dealing with racing gas has taught Me alot about fuel and " Octane ". VP Racing Fuels was started in the shop I managed for 20 Years in San Antonio, Texas. Steve Burns ( founder of VP ) explained to Me that octane numbers don't really mean much. The specific gravity is relative to the percentage of hydrocarbon content contained in the fuel, The higher the hydrocarbons are, the slower the burn rate of the fuel. A Higher Compression engine needs a slower burning fuel in order to not "ping" or detonate ( burning up all of the fuel before the engine completes its burn cycle ). Adding nitrous oxide burns up fuel at a much faster rate which requires the need for a higher hydrocarbon content. You don't need straight racing fuel with lower static compression but a mix 50/50 would work well and not allow the engine to burn up its fuel as quickly. Hope You got all of that. So, Yes do add a bit of racing fuel to Your mix.

 

I know a stock N/A car with normal compression does not need high octane....but....

Like I said...use 93