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Old 12-07-2003, 12:23 AM
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Tomguy,

I checked my TDM today, and the Europian 117.982 and 117.983 had a ratio of 8.8:1. The U.S. version had a ratio of 8.0:1. The ratio for countries with poor fuel is 7.5:1. If you are advancing your ignition from 5* atdc you will experience pinging and run the risk of piston damage.

Peter
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