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Old 11-14-2008, 12:43 PM   #140
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Originally Posted by syr74 View Post
Spraying fuel directly into the combustion chamber reduces temps.....hence the ability to use a lower octane rating or raise compression.
And, it sprays after (or right at the end) of the compression stroke, so it's not compressing any fuel -- which all but eliminates the potential for harmful knock or pinging.
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