Renegade RM K-16 Drag Elite vs VP Q-16

Shake & Bake · 01-23-2019, 05:18 PM

Looking for input on the Renegade RM K-16 Drag Elite specifically. I have been running the VP Q-16 for the past 4/years but I am thinking about switching to the Renegade.

I know both are "oxygenated" fuels., both need plenty of volume and both are good with higher compression naturally aspirated engines. Is there a front runner out of the two or not?

Just curious, Thanks.

Mbodnar · 01-23-2019, 09:08 PM

Try X16 car stayed a bit more consistent then Q.

Shake & Bake · 01-23-2019, 09:59 PM

So this X16 is VP? The problem I was having with the VP Q16 was I just could not get enough fuel too a couple of the cylinders. Even with the biggest jet I could find.

Steve Stasko · 01-24-2019, 11:09 AM

What are you using for a carburetor?

I would be looking at decreasing the high speed air bleed size if you have increased to the "largest available" jet and saw no improvement. You don't have a fuel issue, you have a carburetor issue.

Shake & Bake · 01-24-2019, 05:40 PM

Steve,
I run two 3/circuit 1150 Quick Fuel carburetor's. The air bleeds that I'm currently running are as follows:
Idle-47
Inter-85
High-28

Steve Stasko · 01-25-2019, 12:21 AM

Did you lose any mph when you jetted up?

Based on the numbers you posted, your intermediate circuit may be too large creating the lean condition at WOT, as the intermediate is still in operation in conjunction with the high speed circuit at WOT.

01-23-2019, 05:18 PM	#1
Shake & Bake Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 312 Likes: 40 Liked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Renegade RM K-16 Drag Elite vs VP Q-16 Looking for input on the Renegade RM K-16 Drag Elite specifically. I have been running the VP Q-16 for the past 4/years but I am thinking about switching to the Renegade. I know both are "oxygenated" fuels., both need plenty of volume and both are good with higher compression naturally aspirated engines. Is there a front runner out of the two or not? Just curious, Thanks.

01-23-2019, 09:08 PM	#2
Mbodnar Junior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: South Brunswick, NJ Posts: 46 Likes: 7 Liked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Renegade RM K-16 Drag Elite vs VP Q-16 Try X16 car stayed a bit more consistent then Q. __________________ Class Racer Magazine Writer Super Comp A197

01-23-2019, 09:59 PM	#3
Shake & Bake Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 312 Likes: 40 Liked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Renegade RM K-16 Drag Elite vs VP Q-16 So this X16 is VP? The problem I was having with the VP Q16 was I just could not get enough fuel too a couple of the cylinders. Even with the biggest jet I could find.

01-24-2019, 11:09 AM	#4
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 455 Likes: 13 Liked 274 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Renegade RM K-16 Drag Elite vs VP Q-16 What are you using for a carburetor? I would be looking at decreasing the high speed air bleed size if you have increased to the "largest available" jet and saw no improvement. You don't have a fuel issue, you have a carburetor issue.

01-24-2019, 05:40 PM	#5
Shake & Bake Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 312 Likes: 40 Liked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Renegade RM K-16 Drag Elite vs VP Q-16 Steve, I run two 3/circuit 1150 Quick Fuel carburetor's. The air bleeds that I'm currently running are as follows: Idle-47 Inter-85 High-28

01-25-2019, 12:21 AM	#6
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 455 Likes: 13 Liked 274 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Renegade RM K-16 Drag Elite vs VP Q-16 Did you lose any mph when you jetted up? Based on the numbers you posted, your intermediate circuit may be too large creating the lean condition at WOT, as the intermediate is still in operation in conjunction with the high speed circuit at WOT.