Bablateration
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Re: Bablateration
It is a good thing that Babla... is trying the higher octane fuel, why not?
Is it possible that having two spark plugs on each cylinder helps avoid the engine knocking [with the high octane] and actually improves performance?
http://www.hybridcars.com/compacts-s...-overview.html
Is it possible that having two spark plugs on each cylinder helps avoid the engine knocking [with the high octane] and actually improves performance?
http://www.hybridcars.com/compacts-s...-overview.html
No, knocking has nothing to do with the number of spark plugs. The dual spark plug helps ignite all the fuel for a cleaner burn (also more power). Knocking is when the fuel explodes before it should. This happens when you have a high performance engine like the S2000 and you put in 87 octane when 91 (93) is required. 87 will work if you don't put the car under any heavy load.
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Re: Bablateration
I don't understand why habit alone would compel you to use a fuel that contains less energy and costs more. Ultimately you can do as you please, but why spend more and get less? At the end of the day your only accomplishment by this action is providing a higher profit margin for the oil companies.
As for being a speed freak, you wont go any faster on a higher octane fuel so that is a moot point.
As for being a speed freak, you wont go any faster on a higher octane fuel so that is a moot point.
Absolutely true.
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Re: Bablateration
As for being a noob I am not. The main reason I use the 93 is that I think its a better gas for my motor under the load I put it through at times. As you can see my mpg isnt all that bad with all of the speeding around.
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Re: Bablateration
Well, what you are missing is that you can't put your engine (HCH) under any load that requires 93. You seem to miss the point that you are not gaining anything, you are more likely hurting your performance.
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