With 9.1:1, the system should be able to handle upwards of 9 psi with 92 octane gas. 92 octane with only 4 psi is REALLY playing it safe. Nothing wrong with that. Slight overkill... but nothing wrong with do so at all...internal motor repairs are very expensive.Originally posted by Zu4two
The compression ratio on the Isuzu 3.5 liter engine is 9.1:1.
The manufacturer of the SC recommends 92 octane fuel, so that the timing is not prematurely retarded from knocking.
There has been some research into the effects of a cold air box/cone filter on the VX. Search on the Vmag board under cold air box.
However, a good aftermarket rising rate FPR (fuel pressure regulator) and a higher rated fuel pump is probably more cost effective in the long run than running high octane gas.