Can a person run aviation gas in a sled?
aviation gas
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X2Freeride
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Sure. You have to be jetted correctly for it though it doesnt burn the same as gasoline does.
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X2Freeride
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Most AV gas isnt really that high of octane. Ive run it before its not that much work.
avgas is about the most stable fuel there is. I have seen graphs on how it burns in different temps and elevation/altutudes and the line is pretty flat. Meaning it's very stable and predictable. It has to be because of the wide range that an airplane flies in.
Have only ran it in an EFI sled but have had no problems whatsoever. It is typically half the price of race gas too. I wouldn't run it in anything with valves though.
Have only ran it in an EFI sled but have had no problems whatsoever. It is typically half the price of race gas too. I wouldn't run it in anything with valves though.
Ive run it in my race sled with no changes to the stock motor, so lowcomp heads and everything, Ive even did the mix from half and half to full AV gas and just found that the sled ran cleaner, Also where i live AV gas and premuim are just about the same price for a 45gallon. I just used it cause its a colder fuel but not much its normally around 100-103octane from talking to the Av machanics.
Running it 100% in a 2008 D8...12-13 lbs boost at 5k feet. Even did 10 sec bursts at 15lbs.
Run it straight in my 08 d7 turbo at 1500'. works awesome and no DET until around 13 pounds of boost.
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X2Freeride
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What are you paying for it?
I can get 110 down here for 385 bucks for a 55 Gal barrel. Its signifigantly cheaper when you buy it with your own container from bulk.
I can get 110 down here for 385 bucks for a 55 Gal barrel. Its signifigantly cheaper when you buy it with your own container from bulk.
running av gas
I have an 08 800 dragon with the BD PG turbo kit with the mini cooler. For the last two years I've been using VP C12 and premium mix. This year I have been running straight av gas with boost at 8 - 10 psi. I had to lean out my hi psi # 1. It runs great. I don't see or feel any difference. I am paying $1.57 a liter for it. My egt's are just under 1300 degrees and pulls hard. I was a little leary about using it to but so far it works good for me.
I have an 08 800 dragon with the BD PG turbo kit with the mini cooler. For the last two years I've been using VP C12 and premium mix. This year I have been running straight av gas with boost at 8 - 10 psi. I had to lean out my hi psi # 1. It runs great. I don't see or feel any difference. I am paying $1.57 a liter for it. My egt's are just under 1300 degrees and pulls hard. I was a little leary about using it to but so far it works good for me.
