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engine pinking in gears 4 n 5 helpppp!

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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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Default engine pinking in gears 4 n 5 helpppp!

hi guys im new to the site i have an 87 escort rs turbo,ive had it for 12 month and im on my 4th engine.im running 7psi boost on a standard turbo.when it starts boosting in 4th n 5th the engine starts pinking.my mate put his lm1 wideband on it n he says its holding 12.5-12.6 afr through all gears at 5500rpm n hes says thats good.ive ad it set up at re performance but its still pinking.i would be grateful for any help?thanks.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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What's the static timing? What fuel are you using?
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 06:44 AM
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are u using the same fuel it was set up on?
i had my old s2 set up on optimax abd if i used any other fuel,it pinked its head off
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