1955moose
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Lack of high octane fuels was the biggest reason cars before 1949 had such low compression, and with it lackluster performance. It's amazing the Flathead Lincoln's, and Cadillacs were as strong running as they were. High octane fuels were developed after WWII. With the lead for a cushion as power boater stated, valves had a cushion of sorts so as not to destroy the exaust valve face and seats. In the 70's all the higher elevation warm areas like Los Angeles had horrible smog. With everyone driving cars, and trucks there, it exasperated the problem. It amazes me how stupid engineers and politicians can be when it comes to what their doing to our eco system. This Earth we all share can only take so much, and re build it's self so many times. What's next, we lose the moons tidal effects on the earth, and tsunamis take over, flooding all the coastal areas like SF, where I'm at. No, I know a lot of you my age or older are ticked off that cars, and freon, etc had to change or go away, but if they didn't, you would never have the modern day vehicles you love driving. We'd be like Cuba, driving 57 Chevys, and 52 Buicks, cause that's all their is!
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