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Old 28-08-12, 08:38 AM   #2
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Higher octane fuel allows for more advanced ignition...more power ;-)
The chemical make-up is generally stronger and requires more energy to break them down so are less prone to knock.
It sort of takes longer to completely combust (in effect!)
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