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Old 10-13-2021, 09:47 PM   #6
95 imp
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Originally Posted by Eldi Z View Post
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.
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?
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.
And your average person also ends up with an expensive paper weight too when they boost and do not fuel the motor properly...
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