Thanks for the replies. I thought the efficiency of hotter less air would contribute but I am surprised at only 80 degrees how pronouced the pinging is.

I am running 91 octane. I will double-check the cold air duct, good thought.

I didn't remember the pinging last summer .... weird.

haasman

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