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Articles for: octane rating

Why Your Knock Sensor Data Doesn’t Match How E85 vs 93 Feels

That smooth E85 pull that felt amazing? Your knock sensor logged 47 events and pulled 8 degrees of timing. Here's why your butt dyno lies when fuel economics drive octane choices.
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Is E85 Worth It for STI? Real Data on Power vs Complexity

E85 conversion on your STI isn't just about peak power gains. The real advantage is knock resistance that lets you run 2-3 degrees more timing advance, but only if you monitor ethanol content religiously.
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