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  1. S_AGATA

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    #926 S_AGATA, Dec 23, 2018
    This makes a big difference for a carb car, and is a good idea for any car going into storage.

    Having had experience with many factory mechanics/employees myself, I wont go into questioning every individuals comments. However, Lamborghini put all of their engines through significant testing.

    Something to consider though, compare a 5000S to a stock USA QV:

    A FI QV has 413 more cc's, higher compression, better flowing heads, and a lighter valve train than a 5000S. A healthy engine should easily produce over 400bhp, as expected.
     
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  2. Rossocorsa1

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    #927 Rossocorsa1, Dec 23, 2018
    Do you happen to use C9 by VP Fuels? It’s what I use on my 328 and 355. Superb stuff and completely pure. It keeps everything clean and can also sit for long periods without causing damage.
     
  3. cnpapa24

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    #928 cnpapa24, Dec 23, 2018
    This is not unique to carbed cars. Ethanol gas will cause problems for a CIS system as well. Nonethanol is recommended.
     
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  4. ken qv

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    #929 ken qv, Dec 23, 2018
    Unfortunately not..i havent seen any of those in FL. Looks like a great product. I've used StarTron for gas storage and the fuel has never gone bad but then again i never let it sit that long either. (maybe snake oil).
    Interesting about CIS systems. I thought they were immune to ethanol evils. Thank you for that knowledge.
     
  5. Rossocorsa1

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    #930 Rossocorsa1, Dec 23, 2018
    Just call this guy in the south region with VP Fuels. He can tell you where to buy it in your local area.

    Ted Tritt
    (210) 510-8409
    [email protected]

    Here’s their website:

    https://vpracingfuels.com/contact/
     
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  6. joe sackey

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    #931 joe sackey, Dec 23, 2018
    Correct.
     
  7. Ellagirl

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    #932 Ellagirl, Dec 23, 2018
    Wawa in Florida got a special pump at their stations with non Ethanol gas. At least my local ones do.
     
  8. blown daytona

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    #933 blown daytona, Dec 24, 2018
    I personally have three cars with CIS (Countach, TR, 930) since ethanol fuel has been in use I have not had any problems. The only problem I have had so far is with a carbed car where the accelerator pump started to leak. I then installed one suited for use in alcohol burning cars. I have read about bad stories and the ethanol but so far have not seen it personally with the CIS cars.
     
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  9. Rossocorsa1

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    #934 Rossocorsa1, Dec 24, 2018
    All I can tell you is that you’ll notice a difference with C9. It’s pure racing fuel, not to mention it’s healthy for your entire fuel system. You won’t regret it.
     
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  10. cnpapa24

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    #935 cnpapa24, Dec 24, 2018
    Doesn’t mean you can’t or won’t have problems. It depends on how often you drive your cars. If the gas is sitting for an extended period of time It is recommended to use stabil or nonethanol gas.
     
  11. blown daytona

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    #936 blown daytona, Dec 26, 2018
    Is the glass half empty or half full.....life is good when we debate about fuel for our Countach's :)
     
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  12. cnpapa24

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    #937 cnpapa24, Dec 26, 2018
    Half full of course! Just trying to give some helpful advice. Many things I’ve learned the hard way. ;)
     
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  13. PineChris

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    #938 PineChris, Dec 27, 2018
    Sorry bud, but the only way a Countach, ANY Countach, (yes even mine) is beating an Enzo in the 1/4 mile is if the Enzo owner is sleeping for the first 10 seconds after the tree went green, or if he put it into reverse instead of first.
     
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  14. johnhoughtaling

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    #939 johnhoughtaling, Dec 27, 2018
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    Like I said I got two very good launches. But it didn’t have much to do with my point about a butt dyno. But your hyperbole is very funny.


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  15. PineChris

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    #940 PineChris, Dec 27, 2018
    Doesnt matter how good a launch you got. The two cars are absolutely night and day. So if you got a great launch, and he was sleeping for 10 seconds, then yes you could beat him.
     
  16. johnhoughtaling

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    #941 johnhoughtaling, Dec 27, 2018
    I was there filming a special with the discovery channel with both cars. The cars are about 2 seconds apart, and with a good timed launch against a poor one it’s not hard to imagine even if you were not there. But I wasn’t comparing the cars, and you miss the point of my post. And while I race quite a bit I don’t give a toss about 1/4 mile times or boy racers who like them. The pint I was making was lost. Which was much different.


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  17. PineChris

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    #942 PineChris, Dec 27, 2018
    Your point was not lost, and my point is that 2 seconds in the 1/4 mile is utter destruction. The loosing car would look like it was going in reverse. So if you won, the Enzo driver was dead asleep at the wheel, because he could 1/2 throttle it with an easy launch and destroy the Countach. I fully understand that according to your butt dyno, a DD feels fast, and that you admit that you have not driven a Fuelie with exhaust/header/bumper swap to compare. I have.
     
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    #943 johnhoughtaling, Dec 27, 2018
    You still don’t catch what I was saying. My point was a bit more subtle than that. I’ll try it again. I have always felt over the years that the hp difference of the DD was something that was quite noticeable compared to other models. My point was it really only matters, the hp difference of a DD if it is something that you can feel. Additional 25-35 hp measurements are a bit meaningless if you can’t subjectively feel it.
    My point was not at all about technical hp or technical 1/4 mile times, the hyperbole of “utter destruction” or cars “going in reverse.” Yes I said in my opinion a properly tuned DD feels faster than other models I’ve driven. And yes as you point out i haven’t driven a FI car with bumpers etc. we all know you have.


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  19. PineChris

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    #944 PineChris, Dec 27, 2018
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    No worries. Always up for good conversation with a true enthusiast , and not one attempting to spread misinformation in hopes of lining their own pockets. Cant wait for you to drive your F/I after the conversion/restoration.
     
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  20. ken qv

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    #945 ken qv, Dec 27, 2018
    I cant wait for some group photos once all the conversions are finished!
     
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  21. PineChris

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    #946 PineChris, Jan 11, 2019
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  22. rmolke85

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    #947 rmolke85, Jan 11, 2019
    I think a stock DD is plenty fast for these chassis.

    The FI cars do need the mods to get the same speeds.
     
  23. PineChris

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    #948 PineChris, Jan 11, 2019
    All they need is a cat-less exhaust. With the mods I did, the DD wont know what direction it went.
     
  24. Ellagirl

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    #949 Ellagirl, Jan 11, 2019
    Lol
     
  25. Ellagirl

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    #950 Ellagirl, Jan 11, 2019
    No question the ultimate natural feed for the mighty qv, probably what we should all do,fi and dd, if value was no issue.
     
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