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  1. car doctor

    car doctor Karting

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    #1 car doctor, Mar 2, 2015
    Hi everybody, was wondering if anybody here ever try race fuel on a 360 with out mods? And
    if so, which type? Thanks in advance
     
  2. sparetireless

    sparetireless Formula 3

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    #2 sparetireless, Mar 2, 2015
    No noticeable effects good or bad
     
  3. Sled Driver

    Sled Driver Formula Junior

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    #3 Sled Driver, Mar 3, 2015
    What he said, but your exhaust smells good. Intoxicating.

    Were you hoping it would double your HP?
     
  4. Quilty

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    #4 Quilty, Mar 4, 2015
    It might make a difference but would almost certainly be below the threshold of what is noticeable.
     
  5. marknkidz

    marknkidz Formula 3

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    #5 marknkidz, Mar 4, 2015
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    I use a 50-50 mix.. UNOCAL premium, and UNOCAL race fuel 100 octane unleaded..

    never Dyno'd

    but my but DYNO says there is a difference!! (probably wishful thinking)....

    plus the exhaust smell is intoxicating while warming up in garage!!

    I continue to fuel up in this way.. and have for many years.


    O yea... its $9.00 a gallon! and running in Challenge Stradale.
     
  6. MaranelloDave

    MaranelloDave Formula 3

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    #6 MaranelloDave, Mar 4, 2015
    Butt dynos are notoriously inaccurate. I'd be surprised if race fuel had any appreciable effect.
     
  7. cheesey

    cheesey Formula 3

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    #7 cheesey, Mar 4, 2015
    there is a commercial product "RACE FUEL" ... it is a additive in concentrate form that boosts the rating of fuel... they show performance improvement with their product... no need to haul large quantities special fuel... appears relatively cheap... just add to pump gas when a boost in fuel rating is wanted... go to their internet site... search race fuel and it will come up...
     
  8. car doctor

    car doctor Karting

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    #8 car doctor, Mar 4, 2015
    Thanks for all the response, I'm going to try VP100 this spring, I fill you guys in. thanks
     
  9. rcallahan

    rcallahan F1 Rookie
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    #9 rcallahan, Mar 4, 2015
    Save your money, no change at all.

    Bob
     
  10. porsche racer

    porsche racer Formula Junior

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    #10 porsche racer, Mar 4, 2015
    lol!!! agree 100%.
     
  11. Sled Driver

    Sled Driver Formula Junior

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    #11 Sled Driver, Mar 4, 2015
    Key words in the above statement.............

    1) Concentrated additive

    2) "They" show performance improvement

    3) Appears relatively cheap

    4) Just add to pump gas when you want a "boost" in fuel ratings

    The only statements true is # 3 & I'm not talking about the price
     
  12. Perkins

    Perkins Formula Junior

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    #12 Perkins, Mar 4, 2015
    In order to get any material benefit out of race gas in our cars you need to make sure you upgrade your muffler bearings first.
     
  13. car doctor

    car doctor Karting

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    #13 car doctor, Mar 4, 2015
    I'll be sure to install a flux capacitor while I'm doing my muffler bearings. Thanks Buddy
     
  14. sunir

    sunir Formula Junior

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    #14 sunir, Mar 4, 2015
    Only makes a difference if you change the compression ratio in the engine and retune the timing, air, and fuel maps to work with the high compression. I use Sunoco GT100 speed jugs 6 gallons per fill in the racecar because it's required. On a street car I don't see the need. It does smell good though... Nothing like the sun coming up in the morning heading into Turn 1 on an early qualifying lap, smell of race fuel and freshly bedded brake pads!! :)
     

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