Should you run better gas with a 3 degree keyway?

pdrmike

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When running the 3-4 degree keyways to advance the timing in the Apex's, should you run a better grade fuel? If so why? I know we run CR10EK plugs which burn colder, which in turn I guess burns slower?
 
I would run better fuel. Plugs have nothing to do with the speed of combustion. Ignition timing does!
 
Advanced ignition timing can increase spark plug tip temperature 50+ degrees. An increase in tip temp can contribute to pre-ignition.

Good idea along with your advance in timing is to run 1 heat range colder plug, hence the CR10EK.
 
With a 2 dgree key your still fine on regular. anything over you gotta run premium if you want your engine to live; especially on long pulls.
 


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