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Old 08-25-2009, 04:00 PM
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Just curious what everyone is running as far as race fuel is concerned. Most of my driving will be done on 93 but if I get the chance to turn it up at the track I plan to add race gas. Is C16 the best bet or is it overkill for my setup? I'll be running a 9.3:1 408, 91mm turbo at a max of 20psi or so. I don't really want to mess with meth.
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how much power you plan to make?
how quick do you plan to go?
are you running bs3?
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Its the most readily available and safest option, unfortunately its also the most expensive.
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c16 will be perfect. It does well with hot IATs and you will have to lean your tune some on it. On my car it likes 12.0 afr
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It killed my O2s, so I've decided to run pump gas & meth. Just not worth the few extra ponies to me. If I ever do feel the need I'll run Trick 101 or the new Sunoco 104 octane.
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A2A or A2W, 'nother question...
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4" a2a, BS3. I'm guessing 900-1000rwhp and 8 sec capable. I've heard the bs3 sensor holds up a little better to c16 then the stockers.
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I get a long time out of BS3 sensors and C-16, well over a season. If you dont run your a/f at 10:1 or something they last a long time.
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just a question what about ms109?
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900-1000rwhp you pretty much only want to run C16. I'd say if you were dinkin' around with 700-800rwhp you could see if 110 works for you.
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I wish you were closer, I'm sitting on about 125 gallons.
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Don't let anyone smoke around you!!


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I wish you were closer, I'm sitting on about 125 gallons.
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Don't let anyone smoke around you!!


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Hey Kurt what's up? I can't wait until my cars running again so I can burn some of it!
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