Ok that makes sense but I did not know that octane affected only detention. Thank you
BBNytro
Extreme
The basic theory of of any internal combustion engine is to convert heat energy into mechanical energy(horse power). Gasoline has a certain heat content in Kilojoules/Kilogram (KJ/KG) which varies with the manufacturer of the gasoline. Ethanol has about 10 to 20% less heat content so to produce the same mechanical energy (HP) you have to burn more of it!
I would recommend only running it in fuel injected motors that can adjust for proper fuel/air ratios. If you are running it in a seasonal carburated motor such as a sled I would recommend the last couple tanks of the season to be premium fuel or fuel that has no ethanol in it, or drain every last drop out of the sled because it has an affinity for water(meaning it will pull the humidity out of the air) when the two mix you will have a hell of a mess especially in an aluminum float bowl!
I would recommend only running it in fuel injected motors that can adjust for proper fuel/air ratios. If you are running it in a seasonal carburated motor such as a sled I would recommend the last couple tanks of the season to be premium fuel or fuel that has no ethanol in it, or drain every last drop out of the sled because it has an affinity for water(meaning it will pull the humidity out of the air) when the two mix you will have a hell of a mess especially in an aluminum float bowl!
