Is anyone here using vp c16 race fuel? I'm just taking a step back and looking into other fuels available without going to the extent of methanol... I was unaware of the major mods needed on the holley in order to run meth and I noticed most of the turbo guys in the states run c16 and highly recommend it...
Mick.

At the moment im using Sonoco MAX NOS. Ill tell you how it goes if i ever get to have a run with it. Its 120 octain. I did get some info on a new fuel on sat. When i get home ill send you website link. Cant.you buy holly carbs new already setup for meth???

Yeah I know but I already have one for gas and I'd rather use it... That info would be helpful! Cheers.

You do realize that C16 is over $200 for 20 lt?!

There's lots of other fuels part from c16 that may have enough octane for your requirements. what sort of power boost comp etc are you looking at? Petrol does make life so much easier than methanol maintenance wise.

E85 is high maintainence as well. If you have it in a daily driver it's ok but if the car sits for periods of time then corrosion occurs. Doesn't seem to like carbs from what I have read and been told. I've seen what it did to a sti circuit car's tank and fuel lines and it ain't pretty!

Troy made pretty much the same power as Davo on pump 98 with about the same boost and lower comp when the engine was in the type 3.

vp 16 only $228
or
you could shoot the guys at http://www.powerplusfuel.com.au/ 
an email with your compression ratio and they can recommend a race fuel about $120 for 20lt.

Hold on to your hat mick!!!!!! My drum was just under $400 for a 20 ltr drum

give powerplus a call, they know their stuff,
we have had good results with 102
they do sell e85.
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http://www.powerplusfuel.com.au/racing-fuels.php 
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Powerplus E85 is manufactured from a renewable fuel source that is also environmentally friendly. Its performance is comparable to 116 octane race fuel. Your engine will run cooler and your ET’s will be less affected by atmospheric changes.

Powerplus E85 is not corrosive like methanol it includes all the anticorrosive's and lubricants found in powerplus 98+ and does not leave carbon deposits like petrol so maintenance is reduced across the
board, your spark plugs and oil stays looking like new.

Most of the E85 associated problems seem to be undetermined.

I run it in a Volvo 850 T5 on petrol tune with 40% bigger injectors and 14psi boost otherwise stock car. The heads upon inspection looked super clean.

There are a few people in the states and Europe that I've had contact with that run E85 in their street/strip VWs without any problems whatsoever, cheap, more HP, lower temps, efficient burn and the ability to raise c/r. All positive attributes AFAIC.

I have a set of 45 DRLA set up for E85 that are waiting for the 11:1 1300 FK87 mouse

Quite a few people I know thru hillclimb converting across to E85.

All are EFI water pumpers, and only changes they've made have been richening the maps and adding some timing. Most are claiming more power and lower head temps, but so far haven't been seeing lots of times falling ???

Same sort of thing happened when the V8 SuperTaxi's converted across.

2 guys I know of are in process of upping their CR's as the second step, so guess will see what happens then...

Talk to Aaron about it, he purchased from a different place and thinks maybe consistence could be a issue between suppliers so tuning could be required after each purchase, that's not the only time I've heard that. Methanol is easier with a larger room for error when it comes to tuning

Even with powerplus fuels anything over 95octain needs teflon lines. that is the company i was talking about mick. They have had problems with corrosion!!!!! at a $1p/l irs the best way to go. alot of people are using it with carbs. ide look into that more if i was you. best bang for buck!!!!! Like someone said previously, the cost for your carby setup will be ofset very quickly by the cost of the meth!!!!

methanol,
all e- 85's are corrosive,


so why not put it on the meth.once most people have had meth they usually have troubles getting back off it,so it must be good.
you should get on the meth too benny ,as what every your smoking at $400 a drum ,ain't workin all that great.

Hey Mick, That's getting way to complicated.... I'm sticking to pump gas... Unless I win the lotto..lol

Just use methanol

Crystal meth is good too, don't need much but pretty expensive

Yeah methanol is the way to go.think im gunna switch with my new motor.
Hey brad, dont know if its working yet. havent had a run!!!!!!! Bloody rain.
When you comming out??????tnt on the 27th????

Anyone tried any additives with pump gas, toluene etc?

I ran 16.5psi boost on bp98 octane, comp was 7.7 with no probs at all so I think you'll be ok

Hmmm, that's food for thought Troy. I'll have to dig up your old build thread on here if there is one...

With higher comp you just might have to drop some timing, I was planning for 20psi but injectors maxed out

The programmable timing setup I plan on using might help...

Isn't there some saying about Petrol being good for washing parts, Alcohol is meant for drinking, and Nitro is for going racing ???



Whaddayareckon Mick... worlds first Top Fuel Bug ???