Will it run on pump gas
01-11-2011, 05:21 PM
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Will it run on pump gas
I was thinkin about buying a small block engine that is well built, forged everything, no corners were cut. This engine is a 13.1 compression engine. My question is first will it run on 93 octane? Second If it will will it hurt the engine? My plans are to play with it on the street, then occasionally the strip.
01-11-2011, 05:30 PM
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i do beleive that race gas is only option other will know for sure
01-11-2011, 05:33 PM
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I was thinkin that but i was hoping I could bust a few of the locals on 93 and not spend a fortune.............. thnx
01-11-2011, 05:33 PM
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A high compression engine requires higher octane fuel to prevent detonation. Detonation is a condition where the fuel air mixture ignites while being compressed before the spark plug fires. Your engine would probably live longer with 110 and you'd enjoy it more.
01-11-2011, 05:42 PM
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Thanks for your help.........but dam I want that engine
01-11-2011, 07:17 PM
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E85 fuel if you have it at your pump
01-12-2011, 09:29 AM
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Do not run that engine on low octane fuel.It will hurt the engine.If it was 11.1 compression it may be okay on 93 octane but i sure wouldn't use it on a 13.1 motor.
01-12-2011, 04:11 PM
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thanks for the good advice......and for the sacarstic answer thanks alot too douche bag for showing the other people what an ass you really are
01-12-2011, 05:25 PM
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who are you talking about
"and for the sacarstic answer thanks alot too douche bag for showing the other people what an ass you really are"
01-12-2011, 05:26 PM
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