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The RON of AVgas and pump gas is tested altogether different and the numbers between the 2 aren't even close.

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Could you explain that more? To my understanding is this is a standardized test, and yes the numbers between the two will be different because the differences from the fuel. How do they test them differently?

 

Actually now that I think about it (trying to remember, its been a long while since I research this stuff) isn't 100LL av gas basically gauranteed atleast 100 octane but is usually like 104-106 octane?

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So, if I read this post right, I can run avgas in my motor that's got 18cc domes and 170# of compression?? if you do run this stuff, are you required to disassembe the topend and rebuild after every season???

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Could you explain that more? To my understanding is this is a standardized test, and yes the numbers between the two will be different because the differences from the fuel. How do they test them differently?

 

Actually now that I think about it (trying to remember, its been a long while since I research this stuff) isn't 100LL av gas basically gauranteed atleast 100 octane but is usually like 104-106 octane?

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They don't do a research octane test on 100LL. The other test they do is the Rich Mixture (supercharged) test.

This method uses a supercharged, single-cylinder engine operated at constant speed, compression ratio, air temperature, and spark timing. The inlet manifold air pressure and the fuel-air ratio are varied. The engine is connected to a dynamometer and power output at light knocking intensity is measured for a series of fuel-air ratios running from lean to rich.

Gasoline that is 100% iso octane will score 100 on that test, while 100LL scores 130. Not really much point in paying attention to that test though, cuz nobody else uses it for anything.

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