Don,
I forgot to mention the Catalytic stuff, and yes that would really screw up
a new car.
Only for TIGERS, and don't tell the Chevy guys, and WOW how you will have
fuuun with the RICE BURNERS!!!
Jan...
-----Original Message-----
From: Don Cordier <doncordier@earthlink.net>
To: Tiger - Jan Harde <harde@CyberEsc.net>
Cc: tigers@autox.team.net <tigers@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, August 02, 1998 10:44 AM
Subject: Octane Synergy...
>Hi Jan,
>
>I noticed your post to Wally Menke about mixing fuel.
>
>This is a trick that we in aviation have used for many years (for our hi
>performance cars).
>
>When 100/130 octane was available, you could mix as little as 5% and
>apparently raise the octane rating (knock resistance) significantly.
>
>As 100/130 disappeared, mixing about 10% of aviation 100 LL (low lead)
>seemed to achieve the same result.
>
>In the last two years or so, it seems that the fuel producers have
>altered the 100 LL. The resulting odor and by products are just not
>desirable for the gains.
>
>A reasonable alternative is the purchase of 76 racing fuel (or
>equivilent) and mixing 5% to 10% with 87, 89 or 92 grade automotive
>fuel. I suggest experimenting with a knock sensor and a light to
>determine the desired results.
>
>Of course, we have not ever used, nor do we recommend, any of this
>mixture in vehicles utilizing catalytic converters.
>
>Thanks for remembering and passing this idea along.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Don Cordier
>Aviation Consultant
>Glendale, California, USA
>doncordier@earthlink.net
>
>Office & Hangar: (818) 997-7640 (24 hours)
> FAX: (818) 553-3667
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>
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