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alv927 · 05-31-2014, 08:01 PM

Has anyone used race fuel in a stock ss yet? I guess maybe modded and non-modded really. 107 octane and above...any issues? I want to eventually run it but I don't want to brake my whip..thanks.

Mikes fast ss · 05-31-2014, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by alv927

Has anyone used race fuel in a stock ss yet? I guess maybe modded and non-modded really. 107 octane and above...any issues? I want to eventually run it but I don't want to brake my whip..thanks.

Absolutely no reason for you to run race gas.

RollaMo · 05-31-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alv927

Has anyone used race fuel in a stock ss yet? I guess maybe modded and non-modded really. 107 octane and above...any issues? I want to eventually run it but I don't want to brake my whip..thanks.

Just what do you think your going to gain running that in a non-modded car?

Xmitterengineer · 05-31-2014, 10:12 PM

CAUTION!!! Any fuel with lead (Tetraethyllead) will WRECK your catalytic converters and O2 sensors.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraethyllead

Most race fuels that are over 100 octane R+M/2 will have lead content.

If you want to try race fuel and not damage your emissions system;
look for a "street legal" UNLEADED race fuel.

I have ran Chevron/Phillips TT100 fuel in several emission controlled vehicles with good results and no damage to emissions hardware.

http://www.cpchem.com/bl/specchem/en...lications.aspx

There are several other manufacturers of "street legal" unleaded race fuels.
However Chevron/Phillips TT100 is the only one that is easily available in my area.
Thomasville North Carolina at the Kangaroo station of all places!

Probably not a lot to gain over 93 octane in a stock SS with race fuel unless you are tracking it.

In a track situation the controlled distillation points and other desirable characteristics of race fuel will give more consistent performance Vs: street 93 octane.

There is a point of diminishing returns on the street with increasing octane in a stock vehicle.
93 octane is generally sufficient unless you have forced induction or increased compression ratio above stock.
Of course I am referring to vehicles with modern engine control computers in the above statement.

Good luck sir.

Rickey.

Mikes fast ss · 05-31-2014, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Xmitterengineer

CAUTION!!! Any fuel with lead (Tetraethyllead) will WRECK your catalytic converters and O2 sensors.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraethyllead

Most race fuels that are over 100 octane R+M/2 will have lead content.

If you want to try race fuel and not damage your emissions system;
look for a "street legal" UNLEADED race fuel.

I have ran Chevron/Phillips TT100 fuel in several emission controlled vehicles with good results and no damage to emissions hardware.

http://www.cpchem.com/bl/specchem/en...lications.aspx

There are several other manufacturers of "street legal" unleaded race fuels.
However Chevron/Phillips TT100 is the only one that is easily available in my area.
Thomasville North Carolina at the Kangaroo station of all places!

Probably not a lot to gain over 93 octane in a stock SS with race fuel unless you are tracking it.

In a track situation the controlled distillation points and other desirable characteristics of race fuel will give more consistent performance Vs: street 93 octane.

There is a point of diminishing returns on the street with increasing octane in a stock vehicle.
93 octane is generally sufficient unless you have forced induction or increased compression ratio above stock.
Of course I am referring to vehicles with modern engine control computers in the above statement.

Good luck sir.

Rickey.

There are plenty of unleaded race fuels above 100 octane.

Xmitterengineer · 05-31-2014, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikes fast ss

There are plenty of unleaded race fuels above 100 octane.

Please notice that I posted:

"Most race fuels that are over 100 octane R+M/2 will have lead content."

I have researched this at length.

tw78911sc · 05-31-2014, 11:36 PM

saw a guy put some in a vette years ago at the track, in three laps his cats were caked and the car could not even idle.

HaulnJ · 06-01-2014, 12:14 AM

You won't break your ride running it. It would be a waste of money, unless you dial in a tune that let's you take advantage of extra octane.

alv927 · 06-01-2014, 08:05 AM

Thanks for all the info (those who were honest enough to give facts not opinions) I'll do some research before I make any drastic decisions. There's a couple 1/4 mile tracks near me and I eventually want to run my car but wasn't sure what the risks were. Friends tell me it'll be fine but nothing factual. Thanks again.

05-31-2014, 08:01 PM	#1
alv927 Drives: 2013 camaro 2ss/rs dusk edition Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: florida Posts: 446 View My Garage	Race Fuel Has anyone used race fuel in a stock ss yet? I guess maybe modded and non-modded really. 107 octane and above...any issues? I want to eventually run it but I don't want to brake my whip..thanks.

06-01-2014, 12:14 AM	#8
HaulnJ Drives: 2010 SS/RS LS3 GFX Heritage grill Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anchorage, Ak. Posts: 181	You won't break your ride running it. It would be a waste of money, unless you dial in a tune that let's you take advantage of extra octane. Last edited by HaulnJ; 06-01-2014 at 12:25 AM.

05-31-2014, 10:12 PM	#4
Xmitterengineer Drives: 2014 LS2 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NC Posts: 28	CAUTION!!! Any fuel with lead (Tetraethyllead) will WRECK your catalytic converters and O2 sensors. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraethyllead Most race fuels that are over 100 octane R+M/2 will have lead content. If you want to try race fuel and not damage your emissions system; look for a "street legal" UNLEADED race fuel. I have ran Chevron/Phillips TT100 fuel in several emission controlled vehicles with good results and no damage to emissions hardware. http://www.cpchem.com/bl/specchem/en...lications.aspx There are several other manufacturers of "street legal" unleaded race fuels. However Chevron/Phillips TT100 is the only one that is easily available in my area. Thomasville North Carolina at the Kangaroo station of all places! Probably not a lot to gain over 93 octane in a stock SS with race fuel unless you are tracking it. In a track situation the controlled distillation points and other desirable characteristics of race fuel will give more consistent performance Vs: street 93 octane. There is a point of diminishing returns on the street with increasing octane in a stock vehicle. 93 octane is generally sufficient unless you have forced induction or increased compression ratio above stock. Of course I am referring to vehicles with modern engine control computers in the above statement. Good luck sir. Rickey.

05-31-2014, 11:36 PM	#7
tw78911sc Drives: 14 1SS Camaro 1LE, NPP, Recaros Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NC Posts: 819	saw a guy put some in a vette years ago at the track, in three laps his cats were caked and the car could not even idle.

06-01-2014, 08:05 AM	#9
alv927 Drives: 2013 camaro 2ss/rs dusk edition Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: florida Posts: 446 View My Garage	Thanks for all the info (those who were honest enough to give facts not opinions) I'll do some research before I make any drastic decisions. There's a couple 1/4 mile tracks near me and I eventually want to run my car but wasn't sure what the risks were. Friends tell me it'll be fine but nothing factual. Thanks again.