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Fuel Dinosaur -> RE: Home made power (6/26/2007 1:13:16 PM)
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Some potential sources of nitromethane include VP Racing, FHS Supply in Clover, SC and you can try some go-kart racing places, chemical industries in your hometown or nearby. Also, you might contact some chemist types in near colleges for information. You do not need super purity, like analytical grade, but they can help you find nitromethane in your area in either 1 gallon or 5 gallon sizes. If you get 5 gallons, you might go in with someone else, or a couple of modelers in your area. The best thing about making your own fuels is that you can make up anything you need for virtually any engine you have. For some folks who use about 15 or more gallons a year, making your own fuel is an option. Main thing is if you buy commercial fuels, make sure of the oil concentration and type. Also, here in the States, we are nitro-happy. For most engines, the range of 0-15% nitro will cover the range. For competition, higher nitro is preferred. It never made sense to me to use 30% nitro in 4-strokes for just a tiny bit more power and a couple hundred rpm. But everyone to their own taste said the farmer as he kissed the cow. Enjoy your flying.
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