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Originally Posted by Eldi Z
Thanks for the insight 95imp and King.
So lets look into the Octane issue further:
In its NA, stock format, the LT1 combusts 93 pump gas, even lower octane 91 and I dare say, 87 without damage.
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The PCM can only yank so much timing. You can't run an 11.5/1 motor on heptane and expect it to last long thru the magic of electronics.
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Timing retard comes into effect, in order to mitigate detonation. What about heating of the rings/pistons? There should be a protection mechanism in place for this as well I guess?
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That is usually controlled by the A/F mixture and adding a water and/or alcohol spray.
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Your average person does not mix Meth or additional "E" into his fuel and the motor lives on happy.
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And your average person also ends up with an expensive paper weight too when they boost and do not fuel the motor properly...