Why does dieseling happen?

tmoss · 12-17-2004, 08:36 AM

I run 18* intitial (is only 32* total with DA1) and get no hint of ping with 89 octane gas. Deck height, quench area and chamber condition have a lot to do with ping.

Ieatcamaros · 12-17-2004, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmoss

I run 18* intitial (is only 32* total with DA1) and get no hint of ping with 89 octane gas. Deck height, quench area and chamber condition have a lot to do with ping.

I should have clarified that 16-18 was probably too high for the combo he is running.

12-17-2004, 08:36 AM	#1
tmoss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 634	Re: Why does dieseling happen? I run 18* intitial (is only 32* total with DA1) and get no hint of ping with 89 octane gas. Deck height, quench area and chamber condition have a lot to do with ping. __________________ Tom (Torque) Moss 88Gt 5spd Vert, FLowmaster Catbacks, stock cam advanced 4° @ 108.5° ICL, NMRA prepped GT40P heads 1.85/1.55 valves and 1.7 rockers, MAC P headers Jet-Hot coated, 97 Exlporer intake (ported lower), TB and injectors. 277RWHP/330RWTQ (SAE). http://www.fastlanecars.com/

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