Fuel check question

[Dave Turner]

Originally Posted by 69Cobra

Where would I find one of these fuel valves?

I'm using Aeromotive #15631 in the new car....

[69Cobra]

Originally Posted by Dave Turner

I'm using Aeromotive #15631 in the new car....

Thanks Dave

[Andys dad]

Originally Posted by Travis Miller

Fuels that lose their light end chemicals can read the same as fuels that have had extra oxygenators "added to enhance the fuel". Since the meter reading goes in the same direction for lost light end chemicals as well as for added oxygenators, when the reading gets outside the allowable parameters, the fuel fails.

Travis do you remember a single case in stock or super stock where you actually believe there were extra oxygenators added to enhance the fuel?

For what purpose - win a heads up race - capture #1 qualifier spot

It is obvious the intent of the testing and the equipment needs to be brought up to date

It seems it only causes needless heartache, grief and work - as well as expenses to the racers

Actually you are accusing a racer of cheating - if the test is accurately finding oxygenators - if it is not CHANGE the fricking test - how many years must this go on


Ron

[Signman]

Hey does anyone remember when fuel check became mandatory for stock and super stock?

[Travis Miller]

Originally Posted by Andys dad

Travis do you remember a single case in stock or super stock where you actually believe there were extra oxygenators added to enhance the fuel?

For what purpose - win a heads up race - capture #1 qualifier spot

It is obvious the intent of the testing and the equipment needs to be brought up to date

It seems it only causes needless heartache, grief and work - as well as expenses to the racers

Actually you are accusing a racer of cheating - if the test is accurately finding oxygenators - if it is not CHANGE the fricking test - how many years must this go on


Ron

The testing procedure does not need to be changed. It is working very well because a very, very high percentage of racers pass.

And yes I can remember when a racer added an oxygenator to the fuel. We still have the same test today to catch it and the test does work.

Travis Miller

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

[Andys dad]

Originally Posted by Travis Miller

The testing procedure does not need to be changed. It is working very well because a very, very high percentage of racers pass.

And yes I can remember when a racer added an oxygenator to the fuel. We still have the same test today to catch it and the test does work.

Travis Miller

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

So typical

Enough said -- "a racer"

Why do people need to improve performance in a dial in race?

No need to change - it has been this way for years and it only screws up a small number of times every weekend

OK got it

Sorry for the "fricking"

We cured ours with C-25 - the fuel test guys recommend it and say it is more stable and always passes

I forget is that what Pro Stock uses? just kidding - at least they never have an issue


Ron

[Mike Croley]

Racing gasoline is a pretty consistent product , but there are a number of factors that will cause you to be bounced in tech .
Some of those factors are exposure to the atmosphere because of a poor fitting cap on the drum , jug , or fuel cell/fuel tank . Storing the race gas in extreme heat or cold will cause problems . Storing race gas in containers that previously held a different product , even if it was race gas will often get you bounced . Topping off the container of one brand or octane with a different brand or octane can cause problems .
The NHRA Fuel regs are simply an enforcement tool to try and keep the racing field level .
There is testing equipment that the racer can buy . In fact you can purchase the very same units NHRA uses , but they aren't cheap . And more importantly , your test results won't make any difference to the tech man , it's his equipment and his test that he goes by .
The best recommendation to avoid problems is to use fresh race gas , buy it from a reliable source , and take every precaution when you take a sample up to tech to be sure it's well sealed , and kept completely out of the sunlight .
The entire line of Renegade leaded racing fuels are on the accepted list for NHRA .