GAMark

You have been weighed, measured, and found wanting ( A Knight's Tale)!

Yes, when we put the car up for the winter. We run all ethonal out and add rec gas with stabilizer. Otherwise, as you know, it will attract too much water sitting for the winter. Our race car was built to run high ethonal, so from the fuel cell to the injectors are braided ethonal safe lines. Have not had any problems. But last year, my mother ended up in the hospital, and I took 3 months off, and the car was a true PITA to get running again with the old VPE85.

We run VP-X85 in our race car. But I was running Rec gas because I fill up the boat at the same time and was getting 50 cents a gallon off.

Love that color!!

I second the Dueller Ascent AT.

I agree, it must be a better compound. The difference is not subtle, either at low speeds on boat ramps or on my steep driveway. The Goodyear would spin and then gain some traction, and the Bridgestone do not. Before this truck, I had AT3W, and they would also spin. I am sure many are better in the dirt, but that is not my use case.

The main reason I did not run the KO3 is the siping is only halfway through the tread blocks. And drive in too much rain.

I only run top-tier fuel. But recently, with my Chevron discount, I have been running 90-octane rec gas, no ethanol.

Thank you.

Maybe I have not towed heavy enough. I cant tell the difference.

Does anyone know if the L8T can advance timing i.e., could it advance it enough to take advantage of 93 octane while towing on a hot day, not to pull timing due to pinging? Per AI. No idea if it is true. Yes, a GM truck with the 6.6L L8T V8 engine can benefit from 93 octane, though the gains depend on how you use the truck. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Because the L8T features advanced engine management and variable valve timing, its computer will automatically advance the ignition timing when it detects higher-octane fuel. The primary benefits of 93 octane in an L8T include: [1] Improved Towing Performance: When pulling heavy loads or driving up steep grades, your engine runs hotter and is more prone to engine knock. The ECM will pull timing to protect the engine on lower-octane gas, whereas 93 octane allows the engine to maintain full power under stress. [1, 2, 3, 4] Better Throttle Response: You may notice a sharper throttle feel and slightly better low-end torque. [1, 2] Maximum Output for Tuners: If you add an aftermarket handheld programmer, the engine can be fully optimized to take advantage of 93 octane, yielding noticeable horsepower and torque gains over the factory tune. [1, 2, 3] If you are just driving unloaded without a trailer, the standard 87 octane recommended by GM is perfectly sufficient and cost-effective. However, if you are regularly towing, hauling, or looking for peak performance, 93 octane is highly beneficial. [1, 2] If you want to optimize your truck's performance, tell me: Are you planning on adding any aftermarket tuners or programmers? How often do you use the truck for heavy towing or hauling? I can help you decide whether the premium fuel upgrade is worth the cost for your specific driving habits.

Banks diff cover added. For those who have not greased their 9 zerks in your frontend, do it. Mine were bone dry.

Mine goes on tomorrow.

Sold them.