<VV> "de-tuning" a 110

[FrankCB]

Dennis and Randy,
     It might work in DE-tuning the engine enough to enable you to use regular instead of premium gas.  However, by reducing the compression ratio, enlarging the "squish" and retarding the timing you would also considerably reduce the efficiency of the engine so your gas mileage would drop.  And it would most likely drop MORE than the extra cost of buying premium over regular (probably about 8 to 10% more per gallon).  In addition, you would lose some power under heavy throttle acceleration, so IMHO, it's hardly worth even considering.
     How's my explanation, Dennis?<GGGGG>
     Frank "words paint the picture" Burkhard

In a message dated 01/27/10 23:21:09 Eastern Standard Time, dpleau at wavecable.com writes:
Frank Burkhart, will respond to this post, he has a good way of explaining 
why that isn't a good idea. 

dp 


Would stacking 2 base gaskets  and retarding the timing a bit be sufficient 
to enable one to use regular in a stock 110 PG?  Also, what about carb jet 
size? 

Thanks, Randy