Racing Fuel and Regular Fuel...I never saw "racing fuel" until today and the only reason why it crossed me as being odd was because it was $5.49 a gallon...Thanks!
2007-06-10 16:14:36 · 9 answers · asked by ughhh 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
higher octain rating, 109-and up
2007-06-10 16:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
BJ is correct, facing fuel has a higher ignition temperature than regular fuel. this is needed so at the high compression and heat in a racing engine the fuel will not combust too early for the full compression stroke, Regular fuel in those engines would ignite before the piston and valves are at the proper timing and would be pushing the piston down before it was up at the top of the stroke. This causes melted or broken pistons, connecting rods,and can break the heads off the valves. Some racing fuels have oxygenates that create more power as they act to completely burn the fuel giving maximum power in the cylinders. If you use it in your car it would just be a waste of fuel and money, and they are illegal to use on the street.
2007-06-10 16:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of racing fuel is nitro methane. the stuff is almost an explosive/ Smells odd and once you smell it you can always tell. Aviation fuel is different as well. In stock cars the fuel is regulated so all cars have the same advantage. What kind of race is it and what vehicles are involved?
2007-06-10 16:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by Traveler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Higher octane. Our gas is typically 87-93, race gas can be as high as 103, 105. Octane is a fuels resistance to combustion. Racing engines run hotter because they are at higher rpms, have much stronger compression due to performance pistons, or because of turbo systems which generally multiply barometric pressure twofold. All of these conditions cause pre-ignition, the premature explosion of the air/fuel mixture causing large amounts of motor damage. Higher octane fuels will not combust in till they are supposed to under these conditions, preventing damage.
2007-06-10 16:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by bj 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I run VP racing fuel in my 2 stroke.
It is 105 Octane.
This would burn up almost any cars motor in a couple minutes unless it was built to run on it.
I would stick with regular pump gas, or premium.
2007-06-10 16:48:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Racing fuel burns hotter than regular fuel and burns more quickly, BTUs. Quick energy.
Jet fuel, would not work in your engine as it is half kerosene and half gasoline. Again, we are after BTUs.
2007-06-10 16:28:10 · answer #6 · answered by radar 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
racing fuel also is leaded , it will plug your catalytic converter in your everyday car
2007-06-14 15:04:12 · answer #7 · answered by jon_wayne89 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Racing feul is for high performance, racing vehicles. Regular is for your car.
2007-06-10 16:22:16 · answer #8 · answered by tehdeciever 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Super high octane. It would burn way to hot in a stock motor.
2007-06-10 16:18:08 · answer #9 · answered by Dangler 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋