Is it safe run run airplane gas?
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From: AUSTIN TX
I think it would be relatively safe, but from what i understand it would provide no performance advantage and infact would hinder performance. From my understanding, avgas is formulated differently and as a consequence has a much slower burn rate. This topic was covered in detail quite a few years ago in one of the performance mags, but in all honesty i do not remember a whole lot about what they discovered .
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From: Texas / 427ci F1R 1,002 rwhp/928 rwtq
I don't know about o2 sensors, but I used it exclusively in my boat; 25' Eliminator Daytona with a whipple charged 509. 8.8:1 compression / 8.5psi boost. After 200hrs of use, I pulled the engine apart and it was perfect. AV gas is the most regulated fuel available per the FAA for minimum octane (100), consistancy and clarity.
