How did you set your timing? I have a feeling that it is set incorrectly.
In my latest testing ,we have found that the GA16 is very resistant to
detonation. We also found that the open airbox mod did nothing and even
hurt power.
Mike
>I am having a detonation problem when the outside
>temp goes over 85 degrees. I always use premium gas
>and usually use octane booster with it. I've been
>doing all the maintenance such as changing oil, plugs,
>clean the air filter, even replaced the fuel filter.
>I
>had the advanced timing (10degrees) but since I had
>that problem I adjusted timing back to 8 degrees. I
>went to one of the local performance shop to get my
>car
>checked out but it showed nothing. They told me
>everything is in good shape and they have no idea why
>my engine was knocking. I was thinking about all the
>possible reasons for that problem and I thought about
>my modified air box. Maybe it is sucking the hot
>air from the engine and causing the detonation. Could
>this happen even I use super high octane with stock
>8 degree timing? By the way, this problem goes away
>if the outside temp is cool. If someone have any
>idea please help me.
>
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