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How much does a gallon of race fuel cost?
Race Fuel Prices
| Product | Cost 5 gallon | Cost 15 gallon |
|---|---|---|
| C12 | $85.00 | $245.00 |
| VP113 | $90.00 | $230.00 |
| C14 | $95.00 | $290.00 |
| C14+ | $95.00 | $290.00 |
What type of fuel is racing fuel?
NASCAR engines burn 110-octane leaded gasoline. Indy cars burn pure methanol (a.k.a. wood alcohol, CH3OH). Top Fuel dragsters and funny cars burn nitromethane (CH3NO2).
What is the best fuel for racing?
Sunoco Standard is the most common choice as an entry level race fuel. Like all our race fuels, Standard is extremely stable and consistent. 100% gasoline, this leaded fuel offers 110 octane and can be used in carbureted applications from dirt bike to drag car.
Why is race fuel so expensive?
The reason for this is that they require premium fuel to keep things under control with the added pressure from the turbochargers, and premium fuel is expensive. In 1995, the price premium for high-octane gas was 18-19 cents per gallon more than standard fuel.
Does race fuel go bad?
Perfectly stored, most race fuels will last more than a year. If you are not sure you can use the fuel up within 2 years, add a quality fuel stabilizer to the fuel as soon as you purchase it. Fuel stabilizer can only postpone fuel degradation; it can’t fix fuel that’s already bad.
Can I run race fuel in my car?
Unleaded high-octane racing fuel is fine to add to your car, and you won’t notice much of a difference apart from the exorbitantly higher price. Leaded fuels, methanol fuels and even nitromethane fuels are used exclusively for racing in most cases, unless you have an engine designed to run on methanol.
Will race gas hurt my car?
You can put some racing fuels in normal cars, but there is no real reason for you to do this. These fuels have higher octane ratings, so are designed to perform at higher temperatures and pressures. However, it is not going to end up damaging your car too much if you do.
What octane is race fuel?
Sunoco® Standard™ is a 110 octane leaded race fuel that is used in many forms of motorsports.
Where Can U Get methanol?
Methanol is found naturally in certain fruits and vegetables. It may also be produced as an unintended byproduct during the fermentation process. Spirits distilled from fruits, such as apples, oranges, and grapes, are more likely to contain methanol. Both beer and wine generally contain methanol.
Is racing fuel street legal?
260 GT® is a street-legal, oxygenated, unleaded gasoline designed for high performance street cars, muscle cars, classics, street rods, motorcycles, and the like. As with any gasoline, it should be stored in opaque, tightly sealed containers and kept where temperatures are stable.
Does race fuel give you more horsepower?
Many race fuel are oxygenated. Oxygenated fuels allow the engine to have a higher power output because oxygen is brought into the engine from air and fuel. Ethanol for example has an oxygen atom trapped in the chemical structure. During combustion that oxygen is available to combine with fuel.