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Frequently Asked Questions... What is the best way to store VP Racing Gasoline? What is the highest octane rating a gasoline can have? Why do plugs with VP gasoline look so lean? Will an engine run cooler with VP? Can I use C-14 in endurance and oval track engines? What type of 2-stroke oil should be used in C-12? Will C-12 make more power in a 9 to 1 oval motor? Why does VP use Motor Octane Numbers? How much Octane do I need? Is VP Racing Gasoline made the same every time? How do I go about ordering VP Racing Gasoline? In what quantities are VP fuels available? Are VP products UPS shippable? VP Racing Fuels is committed to helping customers choose the very best fuel for their application. If they don't have a fuel that meets your requirements, they can design one. Visit vpracingfuels.com for a complete summary of all the racing
fuel produced. If you have any question, technical or otherwise, please call VP at (210) 635-7744 or fax to (210) 635-7999.
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As long as the gasoline is kept in a tightly sealed container, the storage is indefinite. These gasolines contain olefinic hydroccarbons in negligible concentrations, thus their tendency to form gums and varnishes is negligible. The gasoline will not separate as its components are solvents of each other. Also, don't expose the fuel to direct sunlight as the ultraviolet rays will oxidize the lead.
For research and motor octane ratings the ASTM methods No. D2699-81 for the operation of the octane engine gives a scale up to 120.3.
Because the percentage of the aromatic hydrocarbons in the fuel is relatively low compared to other gasolines. These products have soot forming properties in gasoline.
Yes, C-12 and C-14 will absorb more heat than other gasolines and tend to cool the intake charge. This is especially noticeable in 2-stroke applications.
Yes, but C-12 is better suited for the high cylinder wall temperatures that these engines experience. These engines also generally run below 8000 RPMs and power output for these two fuels is the same up to 8000 RPMs.
C-12, C-14, and VP Red work very well with synthetic or petroleum based oils. However, bean oils will tend to separate below 35 degrees F. in fuels with a specific gravity of less than .730.
Yes, usually you will see an improvement of 1 1/2 to 3% torque gain over anything else. The fuel will burn faster and have more BTU value. These differences will show up in a low compression or a high compression engine.
Motor octane more accurately represents a high performance or racing application. The motor octane machine runs at a higher RPM, hotter temperature, and more timing, thus putting more stress on the fuel. Do not be fooled by high research or average (R+M/2) octane numbers.
Only enough to stop preignition and/or detonation. Remember there are other important factors in power output than just octane. Octane is not the measure of the fuel's power output, it is only a measure of its resistance to preignition and detonation in an octane engine.
Yes, absolutely. For many people this is one of the most important qualities of our fuel. If there are any improvements in the fuel, we will inform you of the differences and what to expect from these differences. We realize fuel is one of the things a racer can't check, so we feel very responsible for quality control. If you ever suspect you have a problem with our fuel we will be glad to analyze it for you.
Call Medford Fuel at (541) 773-7311 if you are in the Medford Oregon area, or for areas outside of the Rogue Valley, call VP at (210) 635-7744 to locate the VP dealer or distributor closest to you. Medford Fuel does not ship racing fuel.
VP is available in 1 gallon, 5 gallon, 30 gallon, 54 gallon quantities and bulk. VP uses only lined drums to insure no contamination due to rust or corrosion inside the drum!
Medford Fuel does not ship racing fuel. Visit vpracingfuels.com for a complete summary of all the racing
fuel produced. If you have any question, technical or otherwise, please call VP at (210) 635-7744 or fax to (210) 635-7999.
