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Old December 10th 07, 11:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Scott[_1_]
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Default What/how does compression ratio affect an engine?

Like I said, MIGHT OK, if there is no difference in heat, what are
the 100 octane valves in my A-65 for? Or more generally, why do they
sell 100 octane valves for A-65s and C-85s, etc. that were certified on
80 octane??? Like I said, I use them, I don't wrench on 'em

Scott


Bob Fry wrote:
"Scott" == Scott writes:



Scott One thing I think "might" be a concern is that burning
Scott 100LL (can't get 80 octane avgas these days) in an engine
Scott built for 80 octane is the extra heat.

Eh? Where's this "extra heat" come from? There is no practical unit
energy difference between different octane fuels.


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