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Gas Q: bumped timing to 14

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admstng

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OK, i bumped my timing to 14... lets say i put regular in my tank and my car starts "pinging" what damage is that doing and what is exactly making the nosie? i only ask cause i'm nervous if i'm ever stuck with out enough $$ to super in i wanna make sure it's safe to put regular in. let me know guys.. btw, @ what degree can i advacne my timing and safley run 87 octane... Thanx in advance..
 

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The pinging is usually from pre-ignition detonation and causes the fuel to fire before it is time (before the desired degree before top dead center). It can actually burn a hole in the top of the piston among other things if it happens frequently and over a period of time.


from: http://www.plowsite.com/showthread/t-3116.html
 

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On a NA engine a little pinging will not hurt much unless it is constant. If you are not racing the car then I would just retard the timing to 8-10 and run regular. The difference between 10 and 14 degrees of timing is about 6-10rwhp.
 
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