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JustROLLIN · 09-01-2005

[QUOTE=Goat Blower] Higher octane slows down preigntion(detonation), but if you're running... QUOTE]

Just to clarify, preignition and detonation are two very different things. Detonation can be caused by the lower octane gas. But, preignition will not be caused by the lower octane. Preignition is caused by the formation of "hot spots" in the combustion chamber.

09-01-2005	#23
JustROLLIN SpunBearing Breakout Champion! Field Goal FootBall Champion! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hopkins, MN Posts: 849	Re: The EPA just announced..... [QUOTE=Goat Blower] Higher octane slows down preigntion(detonation), but if you're running... QUOTE] Just to clarify, preignition and detonation are two very different things. Detonation can be caused by the lower octane gas. But, preignition will not be caused by the lower octane. Preignition is caused by the formation of "hot spots" in the combustion chamber. __________________ The extra strength felt weak...