Fwd: Re: Fwd: Euro distributor / 10.5:1 Will i need a knock sensor?

["Mark Peele" <scirocco_s@hotmail.com>]

>>>If i have a euro distributor on a engine with 10.5:1 compression i 
>>wont need a knock sensor right?
>>>
>>>Matt
>>>84 8v
>>
>>You will need to run 92 or 93 octane and you may need to retard the 
>>ignition as well (to avoid pinging).
>>
>>
>>Mark Peele
>
>
>You need a knock sensor. Whats the point of having 10.5-1 compression 
so
>you can only retard the shit out of it so it wont ping?
>
>OR, run 100+ av gas. The last time I checked it was only $3.67 a 
gallon.
>(It was a while ago.) 
>
>Knock sensor is your best route. 
>
>
>              Shawn Meze
VERY GOOD POINT! what the hell was I thinking? I picked the wrong day to 
quit sniffing glue . . .

Mark Peele
1981 Scirocco S
1982 Scirocco
1987 Golf GT


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