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Old 03-01-2006, 07:51 PM
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Default FUEL!!!!! Discuss types of fuel that are good race fuels.

Id like to know what kind of fuel ppl run in there buggy's and what yall think is top-of-the-line[>:].
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Default RE: FUEL!!!!! Discuss types of fuel that are good race fuels.

white lightning .maxys,byrons ,odenell are definetly top brands i like both white lightning,and maxys
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Default RE: FUEL!!!!! Discuss types of fuel that are good race fuels.

I have run Blue Thunder, O'Donnell, and Byrons. I had the best luck in my OS RG w/JP-2 pipe running Byrons Race 3000 (3000 means 30% nitro). It ran the most consistently, and seemed to provide the best power. O'Donnell was a distant second, and Blue Thunder was even worse than that.
Old 03-01-2006, 08:25 PM
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Thx keep'em commin.
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i run sidewinder 30%race
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trinity moster horsepowr 30%, love that stuff.
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So far the only fuels that ive heard of are sidewinder and maxy's, im probally going to run maxy's now instead of sidewinder(heard it's better[>:]). But yea keep'em commin.
Old 03-01-2006, 09:31 PM
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A mix of Methanol, Nitro and oil works well. 20 - 30% nitro and 16% oil.
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I use purple monster 20%. i'm not good enough at racing to use 30%

It always works well and holds a tune. I also have used WildCat on occasion, and when I run boats I use wildcat and it works fine.
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i have run trinity's monster HP and platinum and odonnells. i like odonnells the best by far. i would like to try maxys, byrons, and cooper(i think thats what it was), but there is none nearby that i know of.
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I'm running Blue Thunder right now... it's good enough for what I'm doing.
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I used to run Wild Cat, then Byron's then Blue Thunder. After abit I had my eyes opened to Sidewinder which was MUCH better. Less crap on the engine after a few gallons and more consitant. Now I run O'Donnell. By far the best fuel I've run. After 2.5 gallons my engine still looked brand new inside. Very consistant fuel gallon to gallon. Very good idle as well. At the track they were asked to carry Byron's (by the distributor) they tested it out and said that they will not carry it. Horrible idle and not as much power in the engines.

Get some quality fuel. O'Donnell is #1 that I've run, next down the line would be Sidewinder. I've heard less than good stuff about Maxi's but I've never tried it so I can't say for sure...
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Default RE: FUEL!!!!! Discuss types of fuel that are good race fuels.

I ran odonnell fuel some years ago and it was clear and I noticed it turned my clear fuel pressure line a dark brown color which I didn't like at all. Anyway, is odonnell still clear these days?



Rippin it up!!
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Default RE: FUEL!!!!! Discuss types of fuel that are good race fuels.

i mix my own, 25% nitro 10% synthetic & 4% castor. runs really well in my P5 with OS T 2050 pipe. i messed with a lot of different mixes before i settled on this one.
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Default RE: FUEL!!!!! Discuss types of fuel that are good race fuels.

I have ran Wildcat, White Lightning, Odonnell, Trinity Platnium and Byron's. I am a die hard Byron's fan for me it runs cooler and better performance. Just my .02
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Default RE: FUEL!!!!! Discuss types of fuel that are good race fuels.

well i live in iowa and byrons is made in iowa so that makes it the most popular fuel around here and has been my favorite for a long time. sidewinder and trinity are also great fuels as well. odonnell just doesnt do it for me and i hate how it did colores the fuel lines and how it gooes out the pipe when done runnin. they say that is the oil lube engine protecter package. i call it SLUGE.
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Default RE: FUEL!!!!! Discuss types of fuel that are good race fuels.

runnin wildcat and loving it. Ran that odonnell stuff and wont go back to it.
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Default RE: FUEL!!!!! Discuss types of fuel that are good race fuels.

you just need to know exactly how the fuel you run is blended/mixed
in the Uk fuels are mixed by volume & if you buy 25% fuel you are getting 25% nitro in your fuel
in the US most fuels are mixed by weight instead of volume & as Nitro is heavier than Methanol the 30% added is only equal to about 22% by volume!

that 30% byron doesn't sound so good now does it LOL

the fueli run has 25% Nitro & about 8% oil
the use of a quality oil ensures good lubrication/engine life & plenty of consistant power
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odenell, like the way it smells, and like the way it burns!
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rocket science,20%
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Default RE: FUEL!!!!! Discuss types of fuel that are good race fuels.

i use sidewinder 20%
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Default RE: FUEL!!!!! Discuss types of fuel that are good race fuels.

I'm running Odonnells 30.

My Buddy Brody is running Byrons 30 in his Jammin and loves it. My Pro drive Bro Alan is running Byrons as well. They are sponsering Alan so.....

I was running Trinity Monster in my Mayhem. I don't like the purple color. Go figure.

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Default RE: FUEL!!!!! Discuss types of fuel that are good race fuels.

Werks race blend 30%...won't use anything else!!!
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Default RE: FUEL!!!!! Discuss types of fuel that are good race fuels.

I used Sig Intimidator for along time , now it`s Byrons 3000 , no problems with either , I think Byron`s runs a little cooler .
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Danno,

You got wiener doggys? I've got three of those suckers. Bazturds.....

Dr.V


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