Re: How can I run on unleaded.

[Sppinner@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-09-25 18:27:01 EDT, you write:

> I heard a horrible rumor that aviation fuel is not good for cars.  The 
>  octane ratio is computed differently (noy and RON standard), so the 
>  computations don't cross apply.  I remeber reading somewhere that 100 
>  octane aviation fuel is actually equivalent to auto fuel of a low 80's 
>  octane.  Be careful, I'd cry if we lost another one of our type 3 
>  brethren to misinformation.
>  
Where did you hear this ? Remember that these engines (aircraft/vw) are very
similar and that the stock timing works fine with the 100LL avgas. At our
airport, we also have a race track. Several of the local guys (& mother
mechs)burn this fuel for practice laps as it's much cheaper than the cam2 we
sell at the track. Also, several other people buy gas to run in their boats
on the OH river. Another thing is, a friend used to mix race fuel for us when
I drag raced a lot (mopars) and he said the 100LL rating is why he used that
for a base fuel. I'm no expert, but from these exercises, it's hard to say
that the octane rating is much lower than the 100 claimed. It's good to hear
your concern though ! Just my .02 worth.

kevin chapman