Re: US vs. EURO 1.8 16V (123hp/139hp)?????

[16V JASON <jason@scirocco.org>]

At 06:39 PM 1/13/99 , Scott F. Williams wrote:
>Your information is correct. However, remember that the Europeans have access
>to much higher octane gas. I run a conventional non-knock sensor ignition on
>my 10.5:1 compression ratio Audi 2.0l but with 108 octane fuel and make
plenty
>of power, too. Perhaps our friends from across the pond are able to get away
>with more advance? My guess is that high-zoot gas reduces the need for the
>knock sensor in the first place.

Ummmmmmmm..... Scott?  'Tis the same gas, different octane rating system.  :)
	
	


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jason@scirocco.org
1987 Scirocco 16v
57,000 original miles.
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