At what compression ratio do you need to start using higher octane?
pro_am
02-03-2006, 04:55 PM
We figured that my compression ration is about 12-12.5to 1. Is that to a point where i'd need more than 87 octane? If not, what is? Thanks again guys!
Jake
Jake
Mr. Luos
02-03-2006, 05:13 PM
12:1 compression with iron heads would be ROUGH even on premium pump gas.
LSx series can pull it off...barely.
Mine is running 11:1 and requires premium.
When it was 10.1:1 it required premium.
LSx series can pull it off...barely.
Mine is running 11:1 and requires premium.
When it was 10.1:1 it required premium.
CreepingDeath94
02-03-2006, 05:25 PM
If your compression ratio is that high, you should think about replacing the pistons with dished or something to lower it unless you want to run 110 octane or higher...
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