how much is c16?

[kenny]

I think it's $9.60 a gallon. I'll find out tomorrow.

 

[sackracing]

sunoco 116 is red

 

[TURBOKID]

I'm a VP dealer and can get any of it. one of the highest priced fuel they have is C-44 I just got some in for a guy at 140. for 5gals. they are mixing it with c-11, they run some stock classes in IHRA were they get fuel checks after every run and they are mixing 1-4 gals and picking up about a .10 in the 1/4 mile. I'm looking in to it to see if it might help me.

 

[V6 Beast]

Hey Richie,

How much is that VP Air Race? With a lean knock rating of 120 and rich knock rating of 157 seems like that would cover most applications... even yours maybe I will get you to bring me some to Farmington.

Sully

 

[TURBOKID]

that stuff sells for about 9.75 gal. I'm not sure if it would work or not, may check into it later today. Yes I can bring anything to farmington I just need a weeks noticde to order it.

 

[V8KILLR]

I was reading this off of a website:

VP AIR RACE:
Exclusive fuel for Reno Unlimited Air Racers. Also used in high-boost turbocharged applications. Highest octane fuel VP produces.

• Color: Blue
• Leaded
• Aromatic Hydrocarbon Content: 5% Manganese: .2 grams /gallon (2/10ths)
• Lean Knock F-3 (Method: 120.3)
• Rich Knock F-4 (Method: 157.2)
• Specific Gravity: .710 at 60° F

C16
Used in: Turbocharged engines, blown engines and nitrous applications. NHRA Comp Eliminator spec fuel. Recommended by the top nitrous oxide companies.

• Color: Blue
• Lead: 6 Grams per gallon
• Motor Octane: 117
• Specific gravity: .730 at 60° F

When does it become necessary to go from C16 to VP AIR RACE? Or can I use VP AIR RACE if I want to go higher on the boost at any time? Also, could you please help if find a way to get these fuels and know that is really what I'm getting, in the Washington D.C. area?

Thanks,
Jason

 

[V6 Beast]

It may never be neccisary to go to VP Air race. In fact I am not sure anyone has even tried it on our cars. There are plenty of people running in the 8's with c-16. If your car is in tune and getting detonation with c-16(which I really don't see happening) then you may need to step up. For guys running extreme boost 35+ PSI, it may be a consideration. But I don't think anyone running a stock block should worry about it. If you are not getting any knock with the fuel you are using, then you may not even need c-16. I went 10.80 on Sunoco blue.

Steve

 

[V8KILLR]

Thanks V6 Beast,
Do you have any idea where I can get true C16? Through looking on the web, I came across this dealer Eastern VP's Racing Fuels, but it is not up and down the east coast, more like north east.

Thanks again,
Jason