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Originally posted by Rodeo
Isn't octane just a detonation inhibitor? I thought the only thing octane did was make the flash point higher so high compression cars did not suffer from pre-ignition.

Is that too simplistic?
Yup, thats what I need it for. My car runs fine on 93 and it is tuned for 93 I just like the extra insurance of the higher octane, especially when she heats up on the track I see 230° water temps when on the track for 30 minutes.
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