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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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Leaded fuel

Anyone using leaded racegas in their car?

I can get a really good deal on leaded 110 Citgo racegas but I'm not sure if it will be an issue with the rotary....
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 07:02 AM
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Anyone using leaded racegas in their car?

I can get a really good deal on leaded 110 Citgo racegas but I'm not sure if it will be an issue with the rotary....
I ran sunoco 110 leaded purple for street use in mine and no issues with it. As long as you take into consideration the specific gravity and its burn rate with tuning, it will be fine. It does differ from the C16, so you will have to make some adjustments with your a/f and timing tables.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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Some people have reported reduced life of o2 censors. I never had a problem with mine though. I was running Sunoco 110 leaded. CJ
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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It should not be an issue with the motor. But the lead will have an ill effect on O2 sensors and catalysts.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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like they said, o2 sensor will die sooner. tuning may be an issue, depending wat your using for management. other than that its just like caffeine for a kid..
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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I've heard rumors of leaded race fuel leading to problems in cars that are driven infrequently, like once every month or so? Any thought on this? I'm talking problems with the lines, injectors, etc.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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I drive mine less then once a month, its always has race gas in it. never had a problem.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Here is a good read about leaded fuel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetra-ethyl_lead
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BackyardSog
Here is a good read about leaded fuel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetra-ethyl_lead

sure was a good read!

buying racegas tomorrow.
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