Fuel Grade for Peter Humphries or other V8 experts

[JSG]

My S3c used to run happily on premium unleaded, super unleaded or the new fangled Shell Optimax stuff, but I've heard that the V8 engine doesn't like premium - is this the case? what do you all use in your V8 TVRs for normal road use?

I know the P6 Rovers used to need 5 star but I guess that the later engines were detuned and the timing retarded for lower octane.

Now I'm going from Ford V6 reliability to TVR Power V8 what else do I need to know?

All consructive advice welcomed.

Thanks,
JSG

[JSG]

Thanks Guys,

I'll stick with Super Unleaded or Optimax I think.

Steve, I've got the bible, good info from the club. I bought my copy early last year when I got my S3, I hear there's a revised version out - without sending you into sales mode, is there additional info in there and should I trade the bible up along with the car?

Thats a thought - whats the trade in on the bible ?