<VV> Higher Energy WAS 100 Octane Gas at Irving

Ken Pepke kenpepke at juno.com
Tue Dec 13 09:36:20 EST 2011


The early stages of 'ping' will probably not be noticed by most drivers until it has reached the point of 'spark knock' especially in a Corvair with the engine growling away in the rear.  While there may or may not be more energy in higher octane ratings there is a greater control of the flame front which can, and will, result in a longer and more complete burn ... and a noticeable improvement in performance.  Once a driver gets used to the feel of the improved performance in the 'old girl' and lightens up on the 'skinny pedal' there can be an increase in fuel milage.  

Like the feel of the 100 octane?  Sneak in some 110 aviation ... Careful though, it will make you smile hard enough to break your face! 
There is no such thing as too much octane but there is a point of diminishing returns ... That point is usually located in the drivers wallet.

Ken P
Wyandotte, MI
Worry looks around; Sorry looks back, Faith looks up.

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> Steven.. does your engine PING  now with 93"
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> If not no need for any higher....
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> There is NOT  more energy / power in higher octane fuel!!!
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> Octane #  is the resistance to spark knock /  ping  ONLY...
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> It's actually DIRTY  fuel.. comparatively...
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> Matt Nall
> Charleston, Oregon
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