56' 331 Hemi - octane gas?

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flynnstone
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56' 331 Hemi - octane gas?

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I just picked up a 28 Ford with a 56 331 Hemi which originally was in a grain truck. It's running ball&ball carbs and the truck intake.

Just curious what octane fuel is required for this motor?
George
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Re: 56' 331 Hemi - octane gas?

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According to this site it is officially 7.5 C/R, and some hemis, when measured, have measured up to close to a full point lower than posted C/R, so it could be anywhere from 6.6 to 7.5. Should run on 87 w/o any problems. If you're where Sunoco sells 85 it would probably be good on that.
Rob
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Re: 56' 331 Hemi - octane gas?

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It would run on 79 I bet. lol
George
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Re: 56' 331 Hemi - octane gas?

Post by George »

Rob wrote:It would run on 79 I bet. lol
Probably. hemis can run a point higher C/R on the same octane as a wedge, so what octane would be needed on a 5.6-6.5 wedge engine?
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