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It's been mentioned about leaner afr's with aux injection but how about low octane?

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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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It's been mentioned about leaner afr's with aux injection but how about low octane?

I've read about people succesfully running high 13's afr at 20+ psi boost with water injection; we also know about the cooling and knock suppression characteristics.

So have anyone tuned for faster burning low octane (87) with water injection? Any reason it's not possible or reccomended?
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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Given the knock suppression abilities of water, it seems like it would be a good idea... but I'll wait for the masters to chime in
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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I would not do it with any octane level of fuel. You are eliminating the knock resistance of the water injection by running such lean afrs.
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rx72c
I would not do it with any octane level of fuel. You are eliminating the knock resistance of the water injection by running such lean afrs.
Not long time before I would disagree with you. But from old NACA study, which I read recently, it is clear that best knock suppression at "relatively" low water to fuel ratios is achieved at rich mixture, mid to high 10s. But you already know it
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