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IF YOU RACE IT, WE FUEL IT!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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General
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1. Why is the Drum so important for Race Fuels? To protect the integrity of the Fuel for long term storage. For long term storage lined drums prohibit rust, corrosion and metal deposits that can contaminate fuel delivery systems.
2. Shipping Race Fuels? Drums are shipped truck freight and 5 gallon or less is shipped UPS.
3. Can I store my fuel through the winter? Race fuel has a very good shelf life. It is however, very sensitive to light, so it should not be stored in clear containers. Fuel can be stored for extended periods of time as long as it is in an air tight container. Race fuel jugs and Plastic drums are not good for long-term storage; if you are going to store your fuel for the winter, use a quality steel drum and keep it inside.
4. What is Octane? Octane is a fuel’s resistance to burn. The higher the octane, the easier it can withstand higher compression and temperature without igniting and causing pre-ignition or detonation.
5. What is Detonation? Fuel doesn’t explode as much as it burns. A proper fuel air mix will have a flame front that travels from the initial ignition point (spark plug) and travels across the face of the piston. Detonation occurs when the fuel mixture ignites other than at the spark plug. This causes several flame fronts and when these flame fronts collide you have detonation. Higher octane fuel will usually solve the problem.
6. What is pre-ignition? Pre-ignition is when the fuel ignites before the spark plug fires. This is usually caused by hot spots within the cylinder. Higher octane fuel will usually solve the problem.
7. What Octane do I need? This is one of the most asked questions and it is also one of the hardest questions to simply answer. A lot of information is needed to asses an engine’s needs. A rule of thumb to start with is compression. The fuels page of this site will help you determine what Octane you should start with.
8. Why shouldn’t I run aviation fuel? Aviation fuel usually has an octane number of around 103 (r+m/2) and it has a relatively low lead content. Aviation fuel is designed to burn at a high altitude and relatively low RPM. Unlike airplane use, racing applications have a wider RPM range and the air is much denser. Therefore, aviation fuel is not a good choice.
9. What can I put in my fuel to increase horsepower? There are a lot of products in this site that increased horsepower. See our Power Additive product page.
10. Can Racing Fuel be use in todays Automobiles? Only a Unleaded Racing Fuel like GT 100. Leaded Fuels will mess up sensors and converter.
11. How can I Calculate a Compression Ratio V2 = Cylinder Volume + Head Volume (V1) - 1.8cc (Normal Sparkplug Thread Volume.) Compression Ratio = V2 = Cylinder Volume + HeadVolume - 1.8cc V1 Head Volume - 1.8cc
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- 1. Will 007 Super Blue Power Additive change color of Fuel? No, This additive is clear in color.
- 2. What Increase in HP will I get from the 007 Super Blue Additive? You get a 10-12% Increase!
- 3. Will Super Blue 007 Power Additive effect the Dielect meter? Has no effect on dielectric meters.
- 4. What is the shelf life Super Blue 007 Power Additive? Storage life is 4 months after mixed.
- 5. Can you mix 007 with Methanol? No, this additive is for Gasoline.
- 6. How much will KL-602 Octane Booster by Klotz increase my numbers? As much as 10 numbers or more.
- 7. Will Propylene Oxide show on Dielectric? Yes, it will.
- 8. What HP Increase will I get from Propylene Oxide? Up to a 8% Increase.
- 9. Can Propylene Oxide be used in Gas? Yes, it can be used in Gas, Methanol, Nitro and Diesel.
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- 1. Is the Pure Power Methanol really over 99.9% pure? Yes, We purchase only the highest Quality!
- 2. Can the Pure Power Racing Methanol be used to make Bio Diesel? Yes, Because of it purity it is an excellent choice.
- 3. What compression ratio is Sunoco Standard 110 designed for? Compression ratios up to 13:1
- 4.What compression ratio is Sunoco Supreme 112 designed for? Compression ratios up to 15:1
- 5. What compression ratio is Sunoco Maximal 116 designed for? Compression ratios up to 17:1
- 6. What Racing Fuel does NASCAR use? Sunoco 260 GTX 98 Unlead
- 7. Will Nitromethane make my car faster? Nitromethane is a very powerful fuel, and it can be used to increase power output in racing applications. Nitro does not mix well with gasoline so therefore it is better for alcohol applications. Nitro creates tremendous amounts of heat when it is ignited, and without spending obscene amounts of money, it is hard to use nitro in gas applications.
- 8. What is the highest rated octane gasoline you have? We have a 118.
- 9. Why is the guy down the street selling Sunoco Standard (Purple) as a 115 octane? 115 is the research Octane. The Antiknock Index (R+M)/2 is what we go by for the Octane Rating which is 110.
- 10. Does Sunoco's MO2X have oxygen in it? Yes, This is a superior Race Fuel and is available with lead or unleaded and with 2.7% Oxygen vol%.
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- 1. Why use Pure Power Performance Top Lube? This Top Lube that makes your engine run faster, cooler and last longer and it will not burn.
- 2. What is the difference between motorcycle and automotive lubricants? Motorcycle lubricants has a better sheer strength than automotive oil.
- 3. Is synthetics better? Synthetics are better detergents and dispersants than mineral oils, they can maintain far more materials in suspension where they can do little harm to the engine.
- 4. Can you mix conventional oil together with synthetics? Yes, Most synthetics will blend with petroleum oils. However some synthetics that are designed to blend with methanol alcohol are not compatible with petroleum oils and synthetic lubricants.
- 5. I need a 32:1 mix, How do I get this? Ratio 32:1 is 1 gallon of Fuel to 4oz of Lube or 5 gallon of Fuel to 20oz of Lube.
- 6. Does Synthetics make us go Faster? Yes, less friction, cooler operating temps, Great film strength and greater resistance to lubricant breakdown.
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