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Originally Posted by dmginc
11.5:1 is not low compression. Yes it makes a difference.
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Where do you get the information that the V6 has 11.5:1 compression? I have looked through the Owner's Manual the Helm's Service Manuals, in the 2013 advertising brochure, and the Window Sticker and have found no information on that. I assumed that it is a low compression engine because:
1. It is spec'd to use 87 octane gas.
2. When I downshift the compression braking is almost non-existent. With my Miata, downshifting would push you against the seat belt like you had hit the brakes. Consequently, the paddle shifters are of very limited usefulness.
3. Many vehicles that I have seen that have high compression engines have a tag that says something like "Premium Fuel Recommended".
I would really like to have more technical information on the engine, but don't know where to find it.
Sorry to waste your time; I should have used the search function, but got as many contradictive answers after looking at some of them as I got this time. So, who do I believe?