Av gas

larrylomascolo · 07-30-2020, 12:41 PM

Is aviation fuel ok to fire up a drag motor.never used it before,I usually get fuel in Buffalo area but border closed ,#%&# china virus

ImBack · 07-30-2020, 12:55 PM

I would think it would be, back when I started racing in 1989 that's all we used but that's probably because we didn't know any better 😂

Jeff Stout · 07-30-2020, 12:59 PM

For starting and basic running its ok. Stock car racers love it but it just builds to much heat and bad for lubrication. You can add marvel mystery oil for lubing

Lee Jordan (3223) A/S · 07-30-2020, 01:03 PM

I wouldnt leave it in the fuel system too long. Run it all out or drain it when your done...

57 Vette · 07-30-2020, 02:06 PM

Nothing wrong with running 100 LL Avgas. I got friends of mine running it in 15.1 race engines and using a 350 shot for finish line games no problem. The racer that won the Million a few years ago Johnny Bracket Racer runs it in his SR 20 615 and he has lots of racers that run it down their in the deep south. It will last way longer than race gas before it goes bad.

Steve Stasko · 07-30-2020, 03:40 PM

I put some in my '71 Duster bracket beater last fall as I needed some fuel to move it around at home...left it in all winter with zero issues. Topped off the tank with some fresh Sunoco and the car went 11.55, 11.54, 11.55, 11.56 first time out. Motor is around 11.5-12:1.

Mark Yacavone · 07-30-2020, 09:43 PM

I used to use it locally in a 9 to 1 400 Pontiac. Couldn't tell the difference from C-12.
Oh yeah, I could...The price!

Up until a few years ago, you could pass off Avgas as one of the approved fuels. Once that was discovered , they killed that one in a hurry.

Shadylane · 07-30-2020, 10:09 PM

My brother has an aircraft restoration business. He uses 110LL in every thing that requires high octane gas, his hot rods, boats, golf cart, off road stuff. In 5 gallons he mixes 1/2 cup Lucas fuel injection cleaner/conditioner and 1 cup toluene. I’ve used this formula for years in my street Fairlane as Weber IDF carbs won’t tolerate ethanol. Lasts a long time in the car, no side effects.
I buy it at a local Airport that has a self serve pump.

Kelly

larrylomascolo · 07-31-2020, 01:42 PM

Thank you all,for input ,gona try it,

Bob Mulry · 07-31-2020, 03:10 PM

A long time ago, while on active duty, we all ran 115/145 Purple AV Gas in everything we drove. The price was right. It was the best smelling fuel that I have ever used. Up on the wing filling tanks, that fuel was so volatile it cast a shadow across the wing...

R-3350 Twin Row Radial Engines - 3350CI = 3850HP

07-30-2020, 12:41 PM	#1
larrylomascolo Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario,canada Posts: 438 Likes: 62 Liked 64 Times in 28 Posts	Av gas Is aviation fuel ok to fire up a drag motor.never used it before,I usually get fuel in Buffalo area but border closed ,#%&# china virus

07-30-2020, 12:55 PM	#2
ImBack Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Av gas I would think it would be, back when I started racing in 1989 that's all we used but that's probably because we didn't know any better 😂

07-30-2020, 12:59 PM	#3
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,406 Likes: 53 Liked 654 Times in 254 Posts	Re: Av gas For starting and basic running its ok. Stock car racers love it but it just builds to much heat and bad for lubrication. You can add marvel mystery oil for lubing Last edited by Jeff Stout; 07-30-2020 at 12:59 PM. Reason: more

07-30-2020, 01:03 PM	#4
Lee Jordan (3223) A/S Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 105 Likes: 179 Liked 55 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Av gas I wouldnt leave it in the fuel system too long. Run it all out or drain it when your done... __________________ 1967 Fairlane A/Stick - 1994 Mustang GT. 1989 Oldsmobile, R/SA - 2016 Z06 Weekend Street Car.

07-30-2020, 02:06 PM	#5
57 Vette Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 44 Likes: 342 Liked 38 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Av gas Nothing wrong with running 100 LL Avgas. I got friends of mine running it in 15.1 race engines and using a 350 shot for finish line games no problem. The racer that won the Million a few years ago Johnny Bracket Racer runs it in his SR 20 615 and he has lots of racers that run it down their in the deep south. It will last way longer than race gas before it goes bad.

07-30-2020, 03:40 PM	#6
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 417 Likes: 5 Liked 228 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Av gas I put some in my '71 Duster bracket beater last fall as I needed some fuel to move it around at home...left it in all winter with zero issues. Topped off the tank with some fresh Sunoco and the car went 11.55, 11.54, 11.55, 11.56 first time out. Motor is around 11.5-12:1.

07-30-2020, 09:43 PM	#7
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,414 Likes: 2,579 Liked 4,447 Times in 1,693 Posts	Re: Av gas I used to use it locally in a 9 to 1 400 Pontiac. Couldn't tell the difference from C-12. Oh yeah, I could...The price! Up until a few years ago, you could pass off Avgas as one of the approved fuels. Once that was discovered , they killed that one in a hurry. __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

07-30-2020, 10:09 PM	#8
Shadylane Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 189 Likes: 169 Liked 119 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Av gas My brother has an aircraft restoration business. He uses 110LL in every thing that requires high octane gas, his hot rods, boats, golf cart, off road stuff. In 5 gallons he mixes 1/2 cup Lucas fuel injection cleaner/conditioner and 1 cup toluene. I’ve used this formula for years in my street Fairlane as Weber IDF carbs won’t tolerate ethanol. Lasts a long time in the car, no side effects. I buy it at a local Airport that has a self serve pump. Kelly

07-31-2020, 01:42 PM	#9
larrylomascolo Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario,canada Posts: 438 Likes: 62 Liked 64 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Av gas Thank you all,for input ,gona try it,

07-31-2020, 03:10 PM	#10
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,017 Likes: 57 Liked 321 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Av gas A long time ago, while on active duty, we all ran 115/145 Purple AV Gas in everything we drove. The price was right. It was the best smelling fuel that I have ever used. Up on the wing filling tanks, that fuel was so volatile it cast a shadow across the wing... R-3350 Twin Row Radial Engines - 3350CI = 3850HP __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports

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