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LX5liter · 06-16-2002, 10:06 AM

I believe you usually have to have carbon deposits/buildup on the pistons and heads to accomplish this as well. The carbon buildup is still glowing after the engine shuts off, which ignites the fuel as PKRWUD stated.

06-16-2002, 10:06 AM	#3
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	I believe you usually have to have carbon deposits/buildup on the pistons and heads to accomplish this as well. The carbon buildup is still glowing after the engine shuts off, which ignites the fuel as PKRWUD stated. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542