race fuel

jeeppoor · Jul 31, 2018

Will leaded gas plug up an fuel injection system?
Last time we are windrock we filled up at their general store. After doing that a couple times we noticed that the jeep starts easier and runs a little better.
So looking around (here in Michigan) for gas without ethanol all I come up with is race gas.
And I was told that leaded gas will clog up an fuel injection system. Never heard of that. So I thought that I would as the all knowing hardline tech section.

tonybolton · Jul 31, 2018

Leaded gas kills 02 sensors.

You might try some additives like

Octanium and Ignite

tonybolton · Jul 31, 2018

It's probably just that good Southern air it gets to breathe instead of that northern smog.

1TONTJ · Jul 31, 2018

Leaded gasoline was banned in the late 80's, early 90's. I assume you are talking about gasoline with ethanol in it. Ethanol does cause problems in fuel systems but it's mostly from being left in the system for long periods.

ranger11 · Jul 31, 2018

Post above isnt correct.... https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/tech-article/race-fuel-101-lead-leaded-racing-fuels

onetoncrawler · Aug 1, 2018

1TONTJ said:
Leaded gasoline was banned in the late 80's, early 90's. I assume you are talking about gasoline with ethanol in it. Ethanol does cause problems in fuel systems but it's mostly from being left in the system for long periods.

leaded gas is still available in race gas and aviation fuel :dblthumb:

tonybolton · Aug 1, 2018

Another quality additive is Boostane

I've also been using Marvel Mystery Oil a few times a year in my gas and oil.

ridered3 · Aug 1, 2018

jeeppoor said:
Will leaded gas plug up an fuel injection system?
Last time we are windrock we filled up at their general store. After doing that a couple times we noticed that the jeep starts easier and runs a little better.
So looking around (here in Michigan) for gas without ethanol all I come up with is race gas.
And I was told that leaded gas will clog up an fuel injection system. Never heard of that. So I thought that I would as the all knowing hardline tech section.

So I'm a bit confused by this initial post.

Does Windrock General store have Race Gas out of the pump or are you meaning Gas with Ethanol vs Ethanol Free Gas?

StudNuts · Aug 1, 2018

ridered3 said:
So I'm a bit confused by this initial post.

Does Windrock General store have Race Gas out of the pump or are you meaning Gas with Ethanol vs Ethanol Free Gas?

Thought same thing, just assumed meant ethenol free. Ethenol free gas is preferred fuel for marine use especially in modern outboards, might try to locate a fuel station near public boat ramps as they normally have E0. Some stations in my neck of the woods carry E0 premium.

1TONTJ · Aug 1, 2018

onetoncrawler said:
leaded gas is still available in race gas and aviation fuel

Learn something new everyday.

jeeppoor · Aug 7, 2018

StudNuts said:
Thought same thing, just assumed meant ethenol free. Ethenol free gas is preferred fuel for marine use especially in modern outboards, might try to locate a fuel station near public boat ramps as they normally have E0. Some stations in my neck of the woods carry E0 premium.

Yes I meant Ethanol free.

civicmindedex79 · Aug 7, 2018

I have ran leaded gas through my LS1 since day one. I have a speed density tune so no o2 sensors to worry about but no issues on the fuel injection so far.