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To: azhenfud
Isn't that a condition of raising the octane level? to make the fuel, acetone, ergo gasoline, more volatile?

Higher octane slows down combustion. Thus the expansion power is utilized during more of the stroke in the engine. Thats why V8's can use higher octane, that is unnecessary in rice burners.

79 posted on 03/22/2005 12:45:54 PM PST by D Rider
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To: D Rider

Thats why V8's can use higher octane, that is unnecessary in rice burners...


Is that in cars or scoots?


84 posted on 03/22/2005 12:51:59 PM PST by investigateworld (Another California Refugee in Oregon)
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To: D Rider; oldcomputerguy; coloradan

So, DR, OCG, are you folks stating the acetone may not offer mileage enhancement if one is already using a higher octane fuel, or won't help if someone has a V-8?

Would you be suggesting only lower octane fuels that "explode" be utilized with a blend of acetone?

I admit - I'm confused.


91 posted on 03/22/2005 12:56:01 PM PST by azhenfud ("He who is always looking up seldom finds others' lost change...")
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