Thread: Dirty Sparkplugs ???
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Old 05-10-2008, 02:17 PM
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Higher octane gas can actually reduce HP if there is no corresponding increase in compression since fuels with less "heat of combustion", like alcohol, are used to raise the octane rating.

Just my $0.02 worth.

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