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| reineg |
 Sep 16 2024, 06:31 AM
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Hi there, Laymen and Experts alike!
I have recently acquired a 914/4-70 with a newly built engine. Up to 2.2litre and some extra horses to boot. But now to the question: The car has got new cylinders and pistons from Pelican Parts, but I do not know much more about the engine. So do you guys (and gals) reckon it would be safer to use modern fuel and add lead, or shall I just go for modern fuel and not add lead? What is most detrimental to the engine; to add lead to an engine that doesn't need it, or not to add lead to an engine that requires it? Appreciate any and all thoughts on this.. |
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| bkrantz |
Sep 16 2024, 09:31 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,206 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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But the challenge the OP has with a modified 2.2 liter four is what compression ratio he has. Lead additive, no, but he might need to use higher octane to run that motor hard.
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reineg Leaded or unleaded - That's the question Sep 16 2024, 06:31 AM
VaccaRabite No one in the states adds lead.
You should be per... Sep 16 2024, 06:37 AM
reineg
No one in the states adds lead.
You should be pe... Sep 16 2024, 06:45 AM 914Sixer NON ethanol gas is my preferred choice. Burns cle... Sep 16 2024, 07:51 AM reineg
NON ethanol gas is my preferred choice. Burns cl... Sep 16 2024, 08:54 AM GregAmy I can't imagine any heads rebuilt in the last ... Sep 16 2024, 08:01 AM 930cabman
I can't imagine any heads rebuilt in the last... Sep 16 2024, 08:11 AM GregAmy Ouch, what happened to this main jet/holder? Proba... Sep 16 2024, 08:34 AM dr914@autoatlanta.com regular unleaded is just fine
Hi there, Laymen... Sep 16 2024, 12:02 PM Jamie I switched my stock 1.7L over 2 yrs. ago to non-et... Sep 16 2024, 12:29 PM wonkipop
Hi there, Laymen and Experts alike!
I have r... Sep 16 2024, 06:57 PM Superhawk996
but by the time we get to the 90s the fuel comp... Sep 16 2024, 07:23 PM wonkipop
but by the time we get to the 90s the fuel com... Sep 16 2024, 09:37 PM wonkipop
But the challenge the OP has with a modified 2.2 ... Sep 16 2024, 09:40 PM Dave_Darling
probably needs highest octane unleaded available.... Sep 17 2024, 03:42 PM wonkipop
probably needs highest octane unleaded available... Sep 17 2024, 04:12 PM reineg Seems you all agree on running unleaded, and I wil... Sep 17 2024, 12:51 AM technicalninja Is leaded gas or real lead additives available in ... Sep 17 2024, 07:54 AM wonkipop
Is leaded gas or real lead additives available in... Sep 17 2024, 04:17 PM reineg
Is leaded gas or real lead additives available in... Sep 18 2024, 12:25 AM brant The lubrication of lead is real
Some motors had to... Sep 17 2024, 04:28 PM wonkipop
The lubrication of lead is real
Some motors had t... Sep 17 2024, 05:27 PM reineg
The lubrication of lead is real
Some motors had t... Sep 18 2024, 12:27 AM |
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