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

"M.Burns" <mhburns@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> 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

   Why not ask the owner ?  With a compression ratio that high I think you

wiil need race gas.