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vitaminG · 04-17-2021, 02:25 PM

Because the us 92 has better knock resistance which allows your ecu to run leaner air/fuel mixture and advance timing during the compression stroke so your spark is closer to top dead center which then creates more energy in the power stroke

04-17-2021, 02:25 PM	#9
vitaminG I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: surrey Posts: 2,585 Thanked 4,578 Times in 934 Posts Failed 554 Times in 127 Posts	Because the us 92 has better knock resistance which allows your ecu to run leaner air/fuel mixture and advance timing during the compression stroke so your spark is closer to top dead center which then creates more energy in the power stroke