<VV> Octane/Ping

[NicolCS at aol.com]

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"Premium" gasolines have additives to slow down the flame propagation  rate 
and raise the flash point. They do not add to the "power" of the  gasoline 
but rather change its burn"
Correct, but they do allow you to take advantage of engine characteristics  
such as higher compression, allowing more power from a given engine.


This  is why my original observation was that a N/A engine with only 9:1  
compression and a 3 1/2" bore should not require over 89 PON (and probably  
87) to develop maximum power, Something I intend to prove once I find the  
right car.
Also correct, given the technology and knowledge that we have gained in the  
last 40 years. 
 
One of the funniest things that I have observed in this community is that  
many folks won't admit that the Corvair design wasn't minted perfectly when it  
was done 40-50 years ago and nor will they admit that it has become even less  
optimal as automotive technology has progressed.  
 
It should be pretty simple to create the engine you imagine, and I suspect  
that it has been done many times already.  (Deflash, squish, tumble,  recurve)
C. Nicol