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> Higher octane fuel may alleviate that at part throttle but when you get to
> WOT the premature ignition and combustion chamber temperatures can start
> burning valves, making holes in pistons, etc.
Good point Ron, and remember guys, the 4.7 doesn't have a knock sensor. If
you can hear the knock, its BAD. But detonation can cause damage before it
is audible to a person in the cab. Especially in a loud 4.7L like mine!
-STE
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