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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 12:00 PM
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What would happen if i were to put race fuel into a built motor that did not need it. would it destroy the motor? some of you mite ask why but i am just curious
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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Default Re: race fuel question.? (romeirome1)

no, unless it's leaded. it's just higher octane... less likeliness for detonation.
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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Default Re: race fuel question.? (Kal)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kal &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no, unless it's leaded. it's just higher octane... less likeliness for detonation.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Leaded gas isn't going to hurt the motor either. Wont do a cat much good though.
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 02:09 PM
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Default Re: race fuel question.? (romeirome1)

you can put 116 octaine in a stock 89 civic... it wont 'hurt' your motor
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