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Educate me on the subject of running a high compression engine on today's pump gas.
The engine I am considering is a bone stock 11:1, L-72. Here's the background. I live in a rural area and finding high test gas can be difficult at times. Many gas stations only have two choices, either regular or premium. And there are many occasions when the premium grade is sold out. The car will be driven occasionally for cruises and similar events. Maximum distance may be 150-200 miles round trip. There will be no drag racing, or stop light antics. Maybe an occasional running it through the gears,but no high rpm operation. I have a number of questions.... 1) What is the reality of running an 11:1 compression engine on pump gas with the given scenario and not have it detonating and pinging? 2) Is this something which I could run on premium and add an octane booster? 3) Aside from race fuel, or av gas, are there any other products which work well in a 11:1 engine? 4) If you currently, or have had a similar engine/set up, what has been your experience driving with pump gas? School is in session...let the education begin! Elon
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