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03-31-2021, 09:49 AM | #1555 |
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Another point to consider is that just because the static CR is now higher doesn’t necessarily mean that the minimum dynamic CR that can be achieved by valve timing is any higher than before. If they’re going to sell the cars in NA, they have to be able to at least run reasonably well on 87, I’m sure that requirement is the same as before. Between valve timing, ignition timing, and advances in DI tech over the past 10 years, I don’t think it’s unlikely at all.
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Yeah, of course they'll say not to use 87 and will specify 91 minimum. I'm just saying they likely haven't changed their requirements for how the engine deals with lower-octane fuel should it find it's way into the engine. I would guess that the new engine's susceptibility to damage or poor-running from lower-octane fuel is the same as the current lower-CR engine. I.e., nothing to worry about for most of us.
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If it says required 91+ dont even dare put less than 91. |
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Agreed, but as @ZDan pointed out, someone will. Subaru likely has a requirement that there engine can run on 87 (once ) without sustaining long term damage. We’ll probably never know for sure though. |
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EDIT: To add to this, with knock sensors and modern tech, the car does adjust accordingly, so I'm sure it does a decent job of lowering your power to prevent damage. It would certainly be a bad idea to push the car in any way when running on lower octane fuel. |
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If it has to pull timing and change fuel mix at the lower compression it will have to do even more at the higher. Pull more timing run even crappier.
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You can push all you want. The ECU will say, “Thanks, but no. Here is your 180hp (or lower) peak.” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Right, but the ECU will say this after there is some detonation - which could result in potential damage, but shouldn't I guess. I'm not very experienced on understanding the details in how quickly the ECU adjusts and whether it keeps the power low afterwards. My assumption would be that it always allows some detonation - quickly learns, and adjusts air/fuel and timing... then after some period of time it repeats this cycle, therefore always allowing some detonation to occur that could lead to some damage. Could be totally wrong.
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Modern ECUs are extremely fast at catching detonation and saving the engine. BMW’s N54, their first DI Turbo I6, had a few aftermarket boost contollers introduced that would increase boost pressure only and let the ECU figure out the test. They needed some ‘adaptation runs’ IE let the ECU figure out where it knocks badly so it can adjust timing. Nowadays proper tuning solutions exist for that platform, but still, nobody blew a motor from letting the ECU handle knock control, even waaaaay outside factory parameters. |
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It happens, frequently. You're on a road trip, pull up to some old gas station, out of gas, only 87 in stock. Loan your car out an unsuspecting person, they put in 87. And of course, just variations of gas and gas quality.
I mean, would I put in 87 and then go thrashing it at a track? No, but could I put 87 and finish the last leg of a road trip? I wouldn't think twice about it. Do I expect it to run at optimal levels? No, just like I would expect it run less optimally if I was stuck in gridlock traffic in 100+ degree weather in altitude. |
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In both cases, I could tell no real difference, and the car seems to have survived it. I mean, putting in 87 isn't a valve recall situation after all.
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The knock detection retards timing to protect the STOCK engine. I don't think it works for 87 fuell and 12 PSI boost though.
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couldnt you just dump some octane booster in with some 87 if you had to?
I mean i still wouldnt wind it out with this type of fuel mix that but if you needed some higher octane without any available wouldnt this be a stopgap solution? |
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