Any change in the octane rating did require a minor change in the timing that would take about a half hour to complete. The engine took high octane gasoline to run properly without any pings or knocks within the engine. The car had a squeak on the right rear quarter panel that used to drive me nuts when going over those bumps in the shopping center parking lots.
This car was the perfect cruiser, but you had to be careful when getting on the accelerator.the backend would slide and fishtail around because there was very little weight over the rear tires. It took about a year to get everything right with this car, and when she ran, it was a dream to drive. I updated the brake system and replaced the rear drums. I added chrome wheels with copper tires, a floor shifter, new carpet, replaced the speedometer, added a tachometer and bucket seats. All the LS 17 mods are absolutely free, so there is no need to worry about payments or hidden taxes. I added Hedman headers, a four-barrel carburetor, a heavy duty radiator and transmission cooler, a 100-amp alternator, custom distribution system with racing wires. As there are numerous of different FS 17 mods, by installing any of them you’ll change the game even a little bit and it will become unique. I purchased a 1982 El Camino that I restored with a Chevy 350 crate engine and a R-700 transmission.
