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Old 12-01-2010 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Werks
+1 about the fully synthetic fuel comments above. We tested that back when we were developing our fuel and I nixed it almost right away. Going the fully synthetic route is the easy way of making a fuel that produces hp but totally sacrifices protection/engine longevity. Much more difficult but much safer for engines is including a properly formulated castor oil. When I say formulated I mean castor mixed with the appropriate additives package i.e. VI improvers, EP addatives, friction modifiers, anti-oxidants, dispersants etc. etc. etc. These are only present in PPM quantities but they make a huge difference in how the oil performs. Want to truly know how much your local fuel guy knows about what he is doing, ask him about those lol. Most will probably just sit there with a dumbfounded/confused look in their eyes
ya ya we know you're a smarty pants sheesh

absolutely correct , things you cannot do when mixing backyard fuel

how many are asking theirselves "what is PPM?"

just being funnny
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