[The Deuce]

And you would simply be misstating the fact. It is because the knock sensor does not retrard timing that the power is there. There are other ways to 'fool' the sensor, like unplugging it. So then does unplugging the knock sensor increase power?

To get a solid yes answer to your question it would have to be shown in a controlled environment. So unplug the sensor and run both types of gas. You won't see any difference, unless the knock sensor was actually doing its job with the 87. I don't recommend it, but I hope you get the point.