Fixing SR-18 - Page 3

Ed Wright · 09-09-2015, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenlight

I was told by a VP rep. that the RFQ during the bidding process was for a 10 year contract.

Man, that is depressing. I see the Sumoco guys standing around a lot. Not selling fuel. I wonder why? LOL

Stock 608 · 09-09-2015, 10:13 PM

Comp is a sportsman class. We should be able to run what we want. Sunoco or the option to run vp. Hope they let us run vp next season

Michael Beard · 09-10-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by terral

The dialectic meter also will indicate when the fuel is getting old or flat.

What is the benefit of running a fuel that is getting "flat"?

Jason · 09-10-2015, 11:42 AM

Why should Comp be forced to use a certain fuel? Since they are sportsman cars they should be allowed any fuel on the accepted fuel list just like Stock and S/S. Let Pro Stock and Pro Stock Bike keep being forced to use Sunoco SR-18.

Mike Croley · 09-11-2015, 08:00 AM

Sunoco spent a lot of money to ensure that they were the official fuel of NHRA. And they want to recoup as much of that money as possible.
The profit margin on the higher octane race fuels is larger than the margin on 110. And Comp racers use the higher octane fuels. So if any class that uses higher octane fuels is forced to use only Sunoco, they stand to make more of their investment back. It's the same strategy that VP used.

SSDiv6 · 09-11-2015, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Croley

Sunoco spent a lot of money to ensure that they were the official fuel of NHRA. And they want to recoup as much of that money as possible.
The profit margin on the higher octane race fuels is larger than the margin on 110. And Comp racers use the higher octane fuels. So if any class that uses higher octane fuels is forced to use only Sunoco, they stand to make more of their investment back. It's the same strategy that VP used.

Unless you consider Non-Supercharged and Non-Turbocharged Pro Mods low horsepower race cars, then your statement is incorrect.

Non-Supercharged and Non-Turbocharged Pro Mods are allowed to run VP fuel.

Mike Croley · 09-11-2015, 12:18 PM

My statement doesn't mention horsepower at all.

Jim Caughlin · 09-11-2015, 12:30 PM

Upfront disclaimer: Your results may vary.

That being said, my 16:1+ comp ratio engine dynoed downto the HP the same (we did back to back tests) and ET's exactly the same on C16 and SR18. The fuel has always checked legal and was right in the middle of the range. In addition, SR18 is cheaper than C16. I'm not disputing what has been said on the internet, just stating my personal experience.

Jim Caughlin
SS 6019

09-09-2015, 10:13 PM	#22
Stock 608 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: D6 Posts: 33 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Fixing SR-18 Comp is a sportsman class. We should be able to run what we want. Sunoco or the option to run vp. Hope they let us run vp next season

09-10-2015, 11:42 AM	#24
Jason Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 235 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Fixing SR-18 Why should Comp be forced to use a certain fuel? Since they are sportsman cars they should be allowed any fuel on the accepted fuel list just like Stock and S/S. Let Pro Stock and Pro Stock Bike keep being forced to use Sunoco SR-18.

09-11-2015, 08:00 AM	#25
Mike Croley Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 182 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fixing SR-18 Sunoco spent a lot of money to ensure that they were the official fuel of NHRA. And they want to recoup as much of that money as possible. The profit margin on the higher octane race fuels is larger than the margin on 110. And Comp racers use the higher octane fuels. So if any class that uses higher octane fuels is forced to use only Sunoco, they stand to make more of their investment back. It's the same strategy that VP used.

09-11-2015, 12:18 PM	#27
Mike Croley Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 182 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fixing SR-18 My statement doesn't mention horsepower at all.

09-11-2015, 12:30 PM	#28
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 685 Likes: 82 Liked 805 Times in 245 Posts	Re: Fixing SR-18 Upfront disclaimer: Your results may vary. That being said, my 16:1+ comp ratio engine dynoed downto the HP the same (we did back to back tests) and ET's exactly the same on C16 and SR18. The fuel has always checked legal and was right in the middle of the range. In addition, SR18 is cheaper than C16. I'm not disputing what has been said on the internet, just stating my personal experience. Jim Caughlin SS 6019