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Post Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:01 am

Tips on a creating an I4 running on unleaded?

Hello,

I'm trying to create an I4 engine that runs on unleaded fuel, but I keep running into knocking problems. Does anybody have any tips on how to prevent engine knocking when using unleaded fuel?

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Post Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:06 am

Re: Tips on a creating an I4 running on unleaded?

Lower the compression ratio.
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Post Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:26 am

Re: Tips on a creating an I4 running on unleaded?

Also add fuel and reduce ignition timing.
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Post Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:12 am

Re: Tips on a creating an I4 running on unleaded?

high cam profile, forged or lightweight forged pistons and SOHC or DOHC valvetrain can help, if they fit into your design idea.
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Post Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:24 pm

Re: Tips on a creating an I4 running on unleaded?

Thanks for the help guys, I was able to get my engine running on unleaded. Yay! :D I wasn't able to make my engine exactly the way I wanted. VVT's aren't in the demo, correct?
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Post Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:26 pm

Re: Tips on a creating an I4 running on unleaded?

Also using more advanced fuel delivery ie: multiport electronic fuel injection will lower the RON required.
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Post Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:31 pm

Re: Tips on a creating an I4 running on unleaded?

thereddaikon wrote:Also using more advanced fuel delivery ie: multiport electronic fuel injection will lower the RON required.
I only saw mechanical injection, I'm guessing that's because I'm using the free demo.
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Post Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:56 pm

Re: Tips on a creating an I4 running on unleaded?

Have you checked your tech year slider? Someone please help me demonstrate this.
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Post Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:32 pm

Re: Tips on a creating an I4 running on unleaded?

there's a technology year slider in every tab. It defines what technologies become available. By adjusting it towards the future, you can unlock better technologies.
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Post Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:05 am

Re: Tips on a creating an I4 running on unleaded?

Kubboz wrote:there's a technology year slider in every tab. It defines what technologies become available. By adjusting it towards the future, you can unlock better technologies.
Oh. Well I found the slider and it helped quite a lot, thanks.

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