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Old 11-18-2020, 05:34 PM   #263
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Originally Posted by WC-BRZ View Post
Does the new 2.4L really have 13.5:1 compression? I'm trying to do a search and confirm it, but can't find much. If it really is that high, how is this usable everyday unless you put something barely below race-gas grade in there!?
Mazda run 13:1 and 14:1 in their SkyActiv G engines, not to mention 16.3:1 in the SkyActive X, all that on regular fuel.
The new 2.4 will probably demand premium, same as the current engine, so somewhat less of a challenge.
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