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Re: Octane questions?
Posted to R.P.M. Forum on 5/7/2012

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High octane gasoline burns slower than low octane gasoline.

The slow burn prevents engine knock when cylinder pressures are high.

Low compression engines and high octane fuels don't mix.

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