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97Riv3.8
Rookie
Name : David
Age : 41
Location : Brunswick, OH
Joined : 2008-03-10
Post Count : 15
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| | Subject: New Riv owner Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:51 am | |
| Hi my brothers Jeep Grand Cherokee got totaled from being rear ended and he was in the market for a new car. My cousin has a 96 Riv non SC and my brother and I loved it allot so when he was out looking he stumbled across a 97 Riv supercharged ands we got it Monday for $3,400 so far he loves it he calls it his "Granny car with balls". He is not in to forums much but I own a Dodge Intrepid and have been on a forum for that car going on 5 years now and love it I hope to have the same experance over here. | |
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TonySmooth89
Aficionado
Name : Anthony
Age : 35
Location : Florida
Joined : 2007-11-14
Post Count : 2410
Merit : 16
| | Subject: Re: New Riv owner Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:15 am | |
| Glad to have you here! Now start modding! | |
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97Riv3.8
Rookie
Name : David
Age : 41
Location : Brunswick, OH
Joined : 2008-03-10
Post Count : 15
Merit : 2
| | Subject: Re: New Riv owner Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:04 pm | |
| Thanks. I was wondering if 89 octane gas will work or do we have to use atlest 91. | |
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Jason
Aficionado
Name : Jason
Age : 41
Location : Comox, BC, Canada
Joined : 2007-01-23
Post Count : 1378
Merit : 66
| | Subject: Re: New Riv owner Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:07 pm | |
| at least 91 per the manual and real world scans.
there are several posts about your new enemy: knock retard (KR) | |
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AA
Administrator
Name : Aaron
Age : 47
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
Post Count : 18452
Merit : 252
| | Subject: Re: New Riv owner Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:31 pm | |
| _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^  '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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palermocorey90
Expert
Name : Corey
Age : 34
Location : Rome NY
Joined : 2007-10-03
Post Count : 2968
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| | Subject: Re: New Riv owner Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:44 pm | |
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IBx1
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Name : ILAN
Age : 33
Location : College Station, TX
Joined : 2007-12-30
Post Count : 4304
Merit : 69
| | Subject: Re: New Riv owner Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:27 pm | |
| Once you're buying 91, the higher the octane you go the more mpg you get, and in the long run costs less money. 93 or 94 is best if you can find it, but it's safe to run 91. | |
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97Riv3.8
Rookie
Name : David
Age : 41
Location : Brunswick, OH
Joined : 2008-03-10
Post Count : 15
Merit : 2
| | Subject: Re: New Riv owner Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:42 am | |
| OK thanks. I knew about spark knock. I work as an automotive tech. | |
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AA
Administrator
Name : Aaron
Age : 47
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
Post Count : 18452
Merit : 252
| | Subject: Re: New Riv owner Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:17 am | |
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- Once you're buying 91, the higher the octane you go the more mpg you get, and in the long run costs less money.
I've heard this said before. I'd like to see it proven. I've not noticed a difference. On a long cruise, I can get the same fuel economy using 89 as 94. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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99Rivman
Aficionado
Name : Randall
Location : North Carolina
Joined : 2007-01-16
Post Count : 2009
Merit : 90
| | Subject: Re: New Riv owner Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:26 pm | |
| - IBx1 wrote:
- Once you're buying 91, the higher the octane you go the more mpg you get, and in the long run costs less money. 93 or 94 is best if you can find it, but it's safe to run 91.
And this information came from which Owners Manual or Service Manual or GM Service Bulletin? | |
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Ridin-Rivi
Enthusiast
Name : Darrin
Age : 39
Location : WI
Joined : 2007-05-22
Post Count : 242
Merit : 0
| | Subject: Re: New Riv owner Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:09 am | |
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97Riv3.8
Rookie
Name : David
Age : 41
Location : Brunswick, OH
Joined : 2008-03-10
Post Count : 15
Merit : 2
| | Subject: Re: New Riv owner Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:45 am | |
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