Speaking of Fuels - Page 2

Michael Colaluca · 03-04-2013, 04:46 AM

I know the brand Rocket Fuel was lots cheaper than VP and Sonoco a few years back. Not sure if they are around anymore

njk53 · 03-04-2013, 10:40 AM

We have used both the Sunoco and VP fuels. VP may be marginally better but not significant enough to justfy the higher cost of VP.

Either fuel at a 105 octane rating is overkill for our 9:1 motor. It would be nice if the NHRA would allow VP, Sunoco, Rocket, et al to provide a fuel that is 100 octane and 95 octane that is easily checked by the NHRA.
All I am looking for is to use a fuel that will help our car run better.

Does anyone know what the fuel inspector is looking for at fuel check? Specific Gravity? Purity of the Fuel? Other elements?

kdanner · 03-04-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by njk53

We have used both the Sunoco and VP fuels. VP may be marginally better but not significant enough to justfy the higher cost of VP.

Either fuel at a 105 octane rating is overkill for our 9:1 motor. It would be nice if the NHRA would allow VP, Sunoco, Rocket, et al to provide a fuel that is 100 octane and 95 octane that is easily checked by the NHRA.
All I am looking for is to use a fuel that will help our car run better.

Does anyone know what the fuel inspector is looking for at fuel check? Specific Gravity? Purity of the Fuel? Other elements?

C9 is 92 MON, C10 is 96. Any reason those won't work for you?

Dennis P Chapman · 03-04-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kdanner

C9 is 92 MON, C10 is 96. Any reason those won't work for you?

C10 is unleaded but works good.

west coast · 03-04-2013, 07:53 PM

I run C10 in my foxbody stocker, got 5 gallons of C9 at the end of the season have not open it yet to try. but will at the first time I head to the track. I dont have a price on it yet dont know if it is any cheaper than C10. the lower octane should help. Both of these fuels are unleaded.

Ed Carpenter · 03-05-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean Marconette

Sunoco 110 (Purple) is by far cheaper than similar VP fuels. It is on the approved list.

Sean

This past weekend I paid 42.50 for 5 gallons of Sunoco purple and 67.00 for 5 gallons of VP C11. Total ripoff.

Michael Colaluca · 03-05-2013, 10:01 PM

I remember the old man Heffler pushing rocket fuel at me a couple of years ago. Said he got the same performance as when he ran VP C11. Figure I will find some and give it a go. Just got to find someone who sells it in the Dallas area

Bob Bender · 03-05-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Colaluca

I remember the old man Heffler pushing rocket fuel at me a couple of years ago. Said he got the same performance as when he ran VP C11. Figure I will find some and give it a go. Just got to find someone who sells it in the Dallas area

The rocket 111 was great in my wagon. Cant buy it in Maryland anymore.

7423 · 03-05-2013, 10:30 PM

I am going to try Rockett 111 at our upcoming Vegas points meet. I am very tired of paying waaaaaaaaaay too much for VP.

Darrin Christen · 03-05-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by deuces wild

This past weekend I paid 42.50 for 5 gallons of Sunoco purple and 67.00 for 5 gallons of VP C11. Total ripoff.

Hey Ed, which made more power?

03-04-2013, 04:46 AM	#11
Michael Colaluca Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 81 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Speaking of Fuels I know the brand Rocket Fuel was lots cheaper than VP and Sonoco a few years back. Not sure if they are around anymore

03-04-2013, 10:40 AM	#12
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Speaking of Fuels We have used both the Sunoco and VP fuels. VP may be marginally better but not significant enough to justfy the higher cost of VP. Either fuel at a 105 octane rating is overkill for our 9:1 motor. It would be nice if the NHRA would allow VP, Sunoco, Rocket, et al to provide a fuel that is 100 octane and 95 octane that is easily checked by the NHRA. All I am looking for is to use a fuel that will help our car run better. Does anyone know what the fuel inspector is looking for at fuel check? Specific Gravity? Purity of the Fuel? Other elements? __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

03-04-2013, 07:53 PM	#15
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 609 Likes: 12 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Speaking of Fuels I run C10 in my foxbody stocker, got 5 gallons of C9 at the end of the season have not open it yet to try. but will at the first time I head to the track. I dont have a price on it yet dont know if it is any cheaper than C10. the lower octane should help. Both of these fuels are unleaded.

03-05-2013, 10:01 PM	#17
Michael Colaluca Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 81 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Speaking of Fuels I remember the old man Heffler pushing rocket fuel at me a couple of years ago. Said he got the same performance as when he ran VP C11. Figure I will find some and give it a go. Just got to find someone who sells it in the Dallas area

03-05-2013, 10:30 PM	#19
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Speaking of Fuels I am going to try Rockett 111 at our upcoming Vegas points meet. I am very tired of paying waaaaaaaaaay too much for VP.