Re: octane

[drew@fstuk.demon.co.uk (Drew Faulkner)]

In message <v01530500ac6221a328b4@[203.12.171.204]> John Firkins writes:
> >Glen wrote
> >
> > I can really tell the diff between 1-2
> > octane points on the fuel. I have about 100K miles with
> > the IA mod and increased boost.
> >
> >I found a local gas station that sells 100 octane gas.
> >I think that should be good for a few extra psi.  ;-)
> >
> I dont know what your EPA will say, but I've found that 110 octane Avgas
> works a treat. I get it from the local airfield.  You can get an unleaded
> version as well at about 106. Its a bit of a hassle going out there to fill
> up but my Ur-Q has a 90 lt (24 gall) tank, so I only need to fill up every
> 10 days or so. Pricing over here is similar to premium unleaded

There are no detergent additives in Avgas though... I would run
some standard car fuel through fairly regularly to prevent the
crud build-ups...  

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Drew Faulkner
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