Re: 13-1/2 to 1 compression ...on the street?

M.Burns wrote:
> Looking at a nice Pro Street car with 13.5 to 1 compression pistons.  It

> apparently has been at some statewide cruises, rod runs, etc, so I know
it's 
> been driven. My question is, what kind of fuel must the owner be running
for 
> the engine to survive. Heard claim that by retarding the timing
somewhat, 
> pump gas with octane booster works(?)  Race fuel?  Any ideas  (...from
guys 
> familiar with similar cars or situations). Thanks 
> 

Need more info, what kind of engine?  Cast iron or aluminum heads?  Any 
more details on the engine build will help us give you better answers. 
I may not be able to directly answer your question, but I know enough to 
know that you need to give more info :)

nate


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