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Old 04-28-2006, 11:16 AM
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with the price jumping, if your running 12 to 1 or higher compression, would av gas be a good choice??? I used to run it in my 350X with no troubles.
 
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with the price jumping, if your running 12 to 1 or higher compression, would av gas be a good choice??? I used to run it in my 350X with no troubles.
I'm not sure enough to comment on the compression part, But I used Texaco Blue (111 octane) In a pulling truck for a few years with no problems and State record results.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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What is the price of Race gas? And av gas?

I can buy 100 octane at a 76/Phillips station for around $4.75 a gallon. I mix it 2 gals to 3 gals with 92 to keep my 2 strokes from pinging.
 
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with the price jumping, if your running 12 to 1 or higher compression, would av gas be a good choice??? I used to run it in my 350X with no troubles.
As long as the octane is there, then you wont have any damage issues. However, AV gas does burn slower - This may affect performance.
 
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Can someone explain the difference between AV Gas, and Race Fuel?
 
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AV Gas has an additive to keep it from burning fast - so we call can get out of flaming planes faster. Aircraft engines dont need to rev up quickly - so, this does not affect thier performance. However, we do need to rev quickly - at least some of us. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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Can someone explain the difference between AV Gas, and Race Fuel?
AV gas can be compared to deisel or kerosene. =]
 
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Can someone explain the difference between AV Gas, and Race Fuel?
AV gas can be compared to deisel or kerosene. =]
Seriously? dont airplane engines use spark plugs? Im very confused.
 
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AV Gas has an additive to keep it from burning fast - so we call can get out of flaming planes faster. Aircraft engines dont need to rev up quickly - so, this does not affect thier performance. However, we do need to rev quickly - at least some of us. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Alright, that is enough info for me....Stick with the race fuels....I am getting ready to raise my compression, so this is going to get harsh...
 
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Can someone explain the difference between AV Gas, and Race Fuel?
AV gas can be compared to deisel or kerosene. =]
Seriously? dont airplane engines use spark plugs? Im very confused.
Scroll down a bit to just above Danger. =]


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