Who makes the best glow fuels these days?
11-26-2002, 10:24 AM
#1
Who makes the best glow fuels these days?
It used to be that Byron's was the cat's a$$ in glow fuel, but today I can't even find anybody who sells it. Who makes the best today?
11-26-2002, 02:28 PM
#2
O Donnel Racing Formula fuel
11-26-2002, 03:43 PM
#3
What makes O'Donnells the best? I've read that Morgan's has a higher percentage of oil. Doesn't this mean better lubrication?
11-26-2002, 11:37 PM
#4
Tech Elite
Best fuel
Grampi;
"O"-Donnell is good racing fuel. Alot of people use it, Alot of stores sell it. Runs a little hot in some engines. Is a few $$ cheaper than some of the other brands.
At a local on-road track they only sell "Mugen" (Byron) fuel. I see alot of guys using it, but I also hear alot of complaints about it. Don't know about price.
IN my opinion "Blue Thunder" is terrible. Alot of people buy it because it's cheap $$$. The one time I tried it, couldn't keep my engine running consistantly for nothing. Have heard the same complaint from others. I gave away the rest of the gallon to somebody.
I just tried a quart of 20% Wildcat fuel and my cars would barely stay running with it. I ended up dumping the rest of the quart it was so bad.
I have been using Trinity Monster HP for the last few years now and have been very happy with the overall performance of it. Engines tune easily with it, is consistant from gallon to gallon and makes good power. Price is a little higher than most others.
Hope that I gave you some useful information,
"O"-Donnell is good racing fuel. Alot of people use it, Alot of stores sell it. Runs a little hot in some engines. Is a few $$ cheaper than some of the other brands.
At a local on-road track they only sell "Mugen" (Byron) fuel. I see alot of guys using it, but I also hear alot of complaints about it. Don't know about price.
IN my opinion "Blue Thunder" is terrible. Alot of people buy it because it's cheap $$$. The one time I tried it, couldn't keep my engine running consistantly for nothing. Have heard the same complaint from others. I gave away the rest of the gallon to somebody.
I just tried a quart of 20% Wildcat fuel and my cars would barely stay running with it. I ended up dumping the rest of the quart it was so bad.
I have been using Trinity Monster HP for the last few years now and have been very happy with the overall performance of it. Engines tune easily with it, is consistant from gallon to gallon and makes good power. Price is a little higher than most others.
Hope that I gave you some useful information,
11-27-2002, 03:57 AM
#5
Don't touch Blue Thunder, even the 'Race Formula' version, with a 60' pole. Used it once as I ran out of Model Technics and as a result snapped the conrod in my OS.
Couldn't tell you what the best stuff on the market is in the US, I use Model Technics 20% which my Picco seems to love!!!
Couldn't tell you what the best stuff on the market is in the US, I use Model Technics 20% which my Picco seems to love!!!
11-27-2002, 07:23 AM
#6
Re: Best fuel
Originally posted by popsracer
Grampi;
"O"-Donnell is good racing fuel. Alot of people use it, Alot of stores sell it. Runs a little hot in some engines. Is a few $$ cheaper than some of the other brands.
At a local on-road track they only sell "Mugen" (Byron) fuel. I see alot of guys using it, but I also hear alot of complaints about it. Don't know about price.
IN my opinion "Blue Thunder" is terrible. Alot of people buy it because it's cheap $$$. The one time I tried it, couldn't keep my engine running consistantly for nothing. Have heard the same complaint from others. I gave away the rest of the gallon to somebody.
I just tried a quart of 20% Wildcat fuel and my cars would barely stay running with it. I ended up dumping the rest of the quart it was so bad.
I have been using Trinity Monster HP for the last few years now and have been very happy with the overall performance of it. Engines tune easily with it, is consistant from gallon to gallon and makes good power. Price is a little higher than most others.
Hope that I gave you some useful information,
Grampi;
"O"-Donnell is good racing fuel. Alot of people use it, Alot of stores sell it. Runs a little hot in some engines. Is a few $$ cheaper than some of the other brands.
At a local on-road track they only sell "Mugen" (Byron) fuel. I see alot of guys using it, but I also hear alot of complaints about it. Don't know about price.
IN my opinion "Blue Thunder" is terrible. Alot of people buy it because it's cheap $$$. The one time I tried it, couldn't keep my engine running consistantly for nothing. Have heard the same complaint from others. I gave away the rest of the gallon to somebody.
I just tried a quart of 20% Wildcat fuel and my cars would barely stay running with it. I ended up dumping the rest of the quart it was so bad.
I have been using Trinity Monster HP for the last few years now and have been very happy with the overall performance of it. Engines tune easily with it, is consistant from gallon to gallon and makes good power. Price is a little higher than most others.
Hope that I gave you some useful information,
11-27-2002, 08:30 AM
#7
Tech Elite
I wouldn't do it!
There are supposed differences in the oil blends between airplane and car fuel. Car engines run WAY hotter than Plane engines and plane fuel does not offer the same protection at the higher running temperatures. I also hear that it will cause "Gumming" in a car engine for the same reasons.
I think that if you try a Quart/Gallon or Trinity fuel, you will be very happy with it. Especially if it's cheaper than the others at your LHS.
I think that if you try a Quart/Gallon or Trinity fuel, you will be very happy with it. Especially if it's cheaper than the others at your LHS.
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