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Re: fuel
Posted by 'SimonS' on 27 Aug 2009 @ 07:59

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"i think you will find most lap records are set using msa spec race fuel."

If we are talking about a controlled fuel, rather than fuel meeting the MSA 'standard' (which is Unleaded pump fuel) then it's the occasion, a collection of highly talented, almost professional drivers in competition rather than the fuel. It's the drivers, not the fuel that makes for lap records.

But for a Comer in normal racing, then it doesn't make any difference whether you use 'ordinary' unleaded or super, high octane unleaded.

'Super' petrol works in a car because it contains additives which are useful in controlling pre-ignition or in cleaning away combustion products or occasionally to increase the energy in the fuel(essentially it burns 'hotter')

A comer engine is not a sufficiently high compression, nor can the ignition legally be advanced enough to require the pre-ignition control, nor can you use the extra 'heat' in the fuel. Also it gets stripped often enough that any detergent advantage is lost.

On the other hand, the confidence that your driver may have in special fuel, like other 'lucky' objects worn by sportsmen, may make a difference.

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fuel by 'cadetdad66' (26 Aug 2009 @ 15:43)

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Re: fuel by 'jakes93DAD' (26 Aug 2009 @ 20:44)

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Re: fuel by 'richydehav' (27 Aug 2009 @ 8:53)

Re: fuel by 'Focused' (27 Aug 2009 @ 17:44)

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