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is vp 100 fuel ok to use?

Old Apr 1, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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is vp 100 fuel ok to use?

I've been searching for a higher octane gas here in Colorado springs we our premium is only 91. I found a place that has vp100 " street blaze" it is unleaded. im going to the track in a couple weeks and was just trying do do some research before I go putting stuff in my car I searched around and didn't see much. Thanks ahead of time for any advice.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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in colorado? high octane is a waste.
at that high altitude, 89 would be the same as 91 at sea level.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/100-octane-racing-fuel-169749/
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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For an unboosted car it would be a waste and of no use. I have an s/c on mine and it's tuned for 93 octane, on track days I add 5 gal of 110 unleaded per tank but only as insurance against knock.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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Thanks guyz, so its unleaded.. why would that hurt my engine. And I figure if I mix it with what's in my tank it will be a lot lower. I was wondering more about that particular brand. Thanks again!
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Are you asking why "unleaded" would hurt your engine? You aren't being that clear, so I'm not sure what the question is.


If that is indeed your question, then all normal gasoline sold in the US is unleaded.
In the US, where lead had been blended with gasoline (primarily to boost octane levels) since the early 1920s, standards to phase out leaded gasoline were first implemented in 1973 — due in great part to studies conducted by Philip J. Landrigan. In 1995, leaded fuel accounted for only 0.6% of total gasoline sales and less than 2000 short tons (1814 t) of lead per year. From 1 January 1996, the Clean Air Act banned the sale of leaded fuel for use in on-road vehicles. Possession and use of leaded gasoline in a regular on-road vehicle now carries a maximum $10,000 fine in the US. However, fuel containing lead may continue to be sold for off-road uses, including aircraft, racing cars, farm equipment, and marine engines.[6] Similar bans in other countries have resulted in lowering levels of lead in people's bloodstreams.[7][8]
I've never heard of the brand, but you might get some results from Google.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Im also wondering if I suspect miac than I put this in would I notice a difference
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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it wont hurt your engine. but you never know what you getting.
could be a lot of ethanol in it to boost the octane.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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MAIC (Marbles in a can) is a problem with the SSV (secondary shutter valve in the intake) fluttering uncontrolled due to solenoid problems, carbon buildup, or other such failures. At no point does gasoline have anything to do with the SSV.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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Sorry about the ignorance with the miac I ment pre ignition. And I read the thread zourx8 linked and it said don't use 100 octane or you will blow your engine! I was swing this particular brand is unleaded. So does that mean its safe? Thanks again. I probly wont waste my money.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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When I was reading it it did say ethanol enriched.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Just so ya know. VP racing fuels is good stuff
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Too low of an octane for a given engine spec is bad. Anything over the minimum is just safety margin and added cost. 100 octane will not blow your engine.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Thanks guys for all the input.
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