On the subject of octane for MG's, I had a wise old biker once tell me (in
the '60s) to always use the high octane fuel in my motorcyle. It
burned...cooler. I understand the explosion is slower, and longer than the
high temp flash from lower octane gas (thus the "ping" reduction).
I'm sure it was true on my motorcyles (they ran cooler), and while I use
cheap low-octane in my disposable Detroit Iron, I have always used high test
in my B's. I think it's better for them (less heat and stress from the
explosions, and I only buy 10 gallons once a month or two anyway). Any
comments from any wise old MGers?
Dave Tietz
'70 B roadster
'74 B-GT
'90 Chrysler & '94 Lumina Van
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