Fill 'er up...WOW!

[Huw Powell]

> After putting a boneyard engine (88 5ksq, w/75k supposedly certified
> miles) into my son's 88 5ksq he's noticed that the car was lacking the
> power of his old engine.  ... he told me that he had put a tank full of
> 93 octane in it and that it [engine] suddenly had "unbelievable"
> power.  He's continued to use high test and is getting great results!
> 
> The question:
> 
> What would be askew with the engine to prevent it from getting
> adequate performance with a slightly lower octane rating?  TIA

Nothing... it's made to run on "hi test."  Without it, it's k-nocking
and the ignition is getting retarded.

Although why the old motor ran fine that way (lo octane), I have no
idea.  But maybe that's why he needed a new engine?

-- 
Huw Powell

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