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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 02:44 AM
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I dont really know a whole lot about the engine could someone please tell me what running lean and detonation is.


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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by BlakeWS6
I dont really know a whole lot about the engine could someone please tell me what running lean and detonation is.


thanks,
Blake
Running lean = not having enough fuel for the amount of air the engine is ingesting.

Detonation is when you get explosion of the air fuel mixture early by means other than spark ignition. This usually results in intense pressure in the cylinder which can destroy pistons among other thing
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 09:11 AM
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Something you don`t want at all! Bad for your motor!!
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 01:52 PM
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Thanks alot yall That helps a lot
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