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Originally Posted by Seadog
The Merlin III was allowed the use of 16lb boost on the Sea Hurricane IB, so I doubt that 17lb boost would be instantly fatal with 100 octane fuel, but with 87 octane bad things would happen.
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You mean just like he said? He never mentioned 100 octane fuel, he is specifically referring to 87 octane fuel in that scenario. Why is it that whenever anyone mentions a Merlin engine could blow up you have to jump in to save the day and explain to all us mere mortals why the Merlin was perfect.