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What fuel do you run? Octane booster?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin Oct 9. 12 Replies

I have a 64 coupe with the original 429. It runs great, until you try to really accelerate then it pings and i'm hesitant to accelerate. The highest octane fuel we have here in California is 91. The…Continue

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1963 upper control arms needed

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Feb 16, 2016. 1 Reply

Does anyone have a decent pair of upper control arms to fit a 63? I'm not concerned about bushings, shafts, or ball joints as I had already planned on replacing them. Any help or leads are…Continue

Wanted: 1964 DeVille blue seat button.

Started Nov 9, 2015 0 Replies

I need one seat button for my 64 Coupe De Ville. I'm missing just the one and need it for when my seats are reupholstered. You can email me direct at njmazza@gmail.comThanks!Continue

1964 original carpet

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge May 6, 2015. 1 Reply

Does anyone know exactly what type of carpet was used? I have a 64 Coupe with original carpet. It does not seam to be an 80/20 loop like Auto Custom Carpet sells and it is not a cut pile either. It…Continue

 

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Russ Austin replied to Nick Mazza's discussion What fuel do you run? Octane booster?
"I have not, but I have not been looking for them.  I did see an NOS set one time."
Oct 9
Clovis replied to Nick Mazza's discussion What fuel do you run? Octane booster?
"Russ, have you seen the pistons available? I have found none doing various online searches. "
Oct 9
Russ Austin replied to Nick Mazza's discussion What fuel do you run? Octane booster?
"The cars built for oversea's had the lower compression pistons put into the engines."
Oct 9
Ronnie Lay replied to Nick Mazza's discussion What fuel do you run? Octane booster?
"I believe cars for export or maybe California emissions had lower compression engines, my 64 Fleetwood has a lower compression engine according to the build sheet."
Oct 9
Kurt replied to Nick Mazza's discussion What fuel do you run? Octane booster?
"I'm running 93 octane in my 63 Coupe DeVille without pinging. I did have a pinging issue in another car (79 Trans Am with 400 SBC). That turned out to be too hot spark plugs. Cooler plugs solved that one."
Oct 8
Clovis replied to Nick Mazza's discussion What fuel do you run? Octane booster?
"I guess our tar sands fuel is better than your Texas tea fuels LOL. I do have access to 94 but dont find much if any difference running the 91. The 94 is only at one or two companies and all they do to increase the octane rating is add more ethanol.…"
Oct 8
Jason Edge replied to Nick Mazza's discussion What fuel do you run? Octane booster?
"Today's pumps, at least in the USA, use an average of the old 2 octane rating methods ((Ron + Mon)/2). Using the owners manuals and what they recommended back then it works out to about 94.5 octane with today's pump values. I have never…"
Oct 8
Clovis replied to Nick Mazza's discussion What fuel do you run? Octane booster?
"There are no pistons that have a lower compression for our cars, 10.5 is it. My engine is rebuilt also.  Back to my original response you MAY have other problems. Running lean or passing gear not engaging or hooked up. These are all possible…"
Oct 8
Kevin Campbell replied to Nick Mazza's discussion What fuel do you run? Octane booster?
"I'm able get 91, 95 or 98 octane and I use 95. I'm not that sure however, that octane ratings are worked out the same way the world over."
Oct 8
Clovis replied to Nick Mazza's discussion What fuel do you run? Octane booster?
"I wasn't clear enough I guess. No one else is reporting problems with 91 octane fuel. I definantly don't have problems with 91 and I am running 10 degrees on my initial. This is why I suggested that the problem is else' where. How is…"
Oct 8
Nick Mazza replied to Nick Mazza's discussion What fuel do you run? Octane booster?
"All those parts are new and the car is tuned to the factory specs. 91 and 100 octane are definitely not the same. 91 octane (research method) and 100 octane (research method) are different, by 9 octane. Yes, 100 octane used to be the…"
Oct 8
Clovis replied to Nick Mazza's discussion What fuel do you run? Octane booster?
"91 would be equivalent to the old 100. There are two different ways that they measured the octane rating. Today is only one accepted method. If you have pinging then you have other problems. I would check that vacuum advance is working and holding a…"
Oct 8
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What fuel do you run? Octane booster?

I have a 64 coupe with the original 429. It runs great, until you try to really accelerate then it pings and i'm hesitant to accelerate. The highest octane fuel we have here in California is 91. The owners manual says to use a minimum of 100 octane. That's not that easy (or cheap) to buy these days, at least not here. Does anyone use an octane booster? Do they really work? Any other suggestions? See More
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1964 Coupe DeVille
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Looking for wisdom & guidance!

Started by Alex in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Ian Osborne 4 hours ago. 2 Replies

Hello! What a great group! A few years ago I owned a 64 Fleetwood Series 60 special and got hooked! I’m going to be looking for a 63/64 coupe early next year and am just looking for some pointers. I…Continue

New seats for 1963 4 door 4 window

Started by paul k in General Discussion. Last reply by Kevin Campbell 14 hours ago. 1 Reply

I pickup yesterday seats from my local upholstery shop.I did restore springs (remove rust with Rust Mort and paint with POR-15).I have to restore seat transmission etc.-yet.I like how it came out.I…Continue

On the Mend, Baby!

Started by Jason Edge in General Discussion. Last reply by Jeff Kinzler yesterday. 7 Replies

Since we are like family here, thought I would share the following that I…Continue

1964 seat belt length

Started by John Boening in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Mark S Anderson on Thursday. 4 Replies

It's my first time posting a question.  I want to add seat belts front and rear to my 64 convertible. Seems like all suppliers have them in 60 or 74 inch lengths. Most passengers are of average…Continue

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Help with this repair Estimate.

Posted by Dj Lethal on December 13, 2018 at 7:05pm 11 Comments

I recently took my car to a “Cadillac” “Specialist here in Los angles CA.

After leaving my car to diagnose my steering column for not shifting properly. I get this txt from the shop owner. Mind you I just got the car and wanted to at least shift from the column without having to shift for the engine bay. Also wanted to get a price on dash lights to work. Basically I’m trying to feel out if he’s putting gravy on the labor.



Here we go. Parts Labor

Oil pump kit - 225 375… Continue

63/64 Cadillacs for sale

Posted by Frank Herrera on December 10, 2018 at 7:41pm 3 Comments

Hi fellas!!

Well I recently found a guy here locally, who’s got about 8-9 63/64 Cadillacs convertible and hardtop coupes. I also recently found a 64 convertible Eldorado. I really want to purchase it here shortly. If anyone wants to buy it off me or the guy selling it, let me know ASAP. It’s really a great price. If anyone is looking for anything let me know. If you have Instagram my handle is @caddikingheartbreaker. You can also message me on here. I’ll check back from time to time. Or… Continue

Although the radiator was not leaking, nor was the car running hot, I tool out the radiator today to have it boiled out and rodded out. Then I changed the oil and filter (filter is very easy to reach…

Posted by Norman Silverman on December 8, 2018 at 9:29pm 15 Comments

Although the radiator was not leaking, nor was the car running hot, I tool out the radiator today to have it boiled out and rodded out. Then I changed the oil and filter (filter is very easy to reach with the radiator out), then the thermostat got changed. 

I'll have the radiator back from the shop on Monday, and will reinstall it then. 

Still having…

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'63 Bumpers on L.A. Craigslist

Posted by Ian Osborne on December 8, 2018 at 1:30am 0 Comments

The front lower ends are gone but what's there looks to be in decent condition and a fair price in today's market. I have no connection, just passing it along in case it might work for someone.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/pts/d/1963-cadillac-bumpers-1963/6764419645.html

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