VP Racing Fuel

VP Racing Fuels offers a wide range of high quality racing fuels, all of which are available from Rod Shop Performance Center. We have found that certain fuels meet the needs of the majority of our racing customers, and therefore keep the following fuel in stock at all times:

VP 110^�:
Designed for the performance enthusiast and racers that need a racing gasoline but don't require C12 or C14 fuels.
Color: Purple / Lead: 4.3 Grams per gallon / Specific gravity: .73 at 60�F / Motor octane: 107/ Recommended for compression ratios up to: 12.5:1.

C12^�:
Used in oval track, drag race and endurance competition. Race cars, race boats, motorcycles, PWC and karts. Has won Modified Tour, GNN, D.I.R.T., Indy Lights, NHRA, MX and other local and national championships from coast to coast and around the world.
Color: Green (Can be custom dyed Purple or Blue depending on the dress code) / Lead: 4.23 Grams per gallon / Specific gravity: .717 at 60�F / Motor octane: 108 / Recommended for compression ratios up to: 14:1 / Will satisfy 75% to 80% of today's racing engines.

Recommended for use on circle tracks with long straights, using steel heads with less than 55cc combustion chambers, 358 CI and above high compression engines. Chevy Vortech heads. Low compression with nitrous oxide.

Color: Aqua / Lead: 4.23 Grams per gallon / Specific Gravity: .720 at 60�F / Motor octane: 110

Late Model Plus^�:
Recommended for +15:1, +430 CI circle tracks with long straights. Use for low compression with 2 stage nitrous oxide.

Color: Aqua / Lead: 4.23 Grams per gallon / Specific Gravity: .720 at 60�F / Motor octane: 113

C14^�:
Used in NHRA Pro Stock and Competition Eliminator, 4 stroke motorcycle racing and other normally aspirated engines operating over 8500 RPMs or with compression ratios of 14:1 and over. The Fuel of Choice in establishing VP's record 23 consecutive years of NHRA Pro Stock World Championships. NHRA Legal for Comp Eliminator; National & FMDRS Events.
Color: Yellow / Lead: 4.23 Grams per gallon / Specific gravity: .690 at 60�F / Motor octane: 114 Recommended in high compression engines and high RPM's. Aromatic hydrocarbon: 0%.

C14 Plus^�:
Used in ultra high compression engines over 14:1 when additional octane is required while maintaining the same burn rate and specific gravity of C14.
Color: Clear / Lead: 6 Grams per gallon / Specific gravity: .690 at 60�F / Motor octane: 115 / Easier to tune than C18.

C16^�:
Used in turbocharged engines, blown engines, nitrous oxide and airplane racing/pylon aircraft racers. NHRA Legal for Comp Eliminator; National & FMDRS Events.
Color: Blue / Lead: 6 Grams per gallon / Specific gravity: .730 at 60�F / Motor octane: 117 / Aromatic hydrocarbon content: 10%. / Recommended for blown or turbocharged applications.

MR2^�:
For use in two stroke motocross and supercross applications. This fuel has already won 1998 AMA Championships in 125 Supercross and Outdoor Nationals as well as the 1998 250 Supercross Championship.
Color: Green / Leaded and oxygenated (2.55%) / Specific gravity: .727 at 60�F / Motor octane: 102

MR4^�:
For use in 600cc and 750cc Supersport roadrace competition. This fuel has already won numerous 1998 AMA 600cc and 750cc Supersport race events.
Color: Yellow / Leaded and oxygenated (2.55%) / Specific gravity: .723 at 60�F / Motor octane: 104

MR6^�:
For use in high compression Supersport or Superbike applications.
Color: Green / Leaded and oxygenated (2.55%) / Specific gravity: .725 at 60�F / Motor octane: 108

MR8^�:
For use in 125 and 250 GP bikes.
Color: Yellow / Leaded and oxygenated (2.55%) / Specific gravity: .730 at 60�F / Motor octane: 112

NOTE: All MR fuels are formulated to derive maximum power under AMA fuel rules.

CSP^�:
CSP is one of the highest octane unleaded fuels available. Spec Fuel for Toyota-Atlantic North America Series in 1996, 1997 and 1998. Recommended for compression ratios up to 12:1.
Color: Yellow / Unleaded / Specific gravity: .7865 at 60�F / Motor octane: 96.6 / Research octane: 107.9 / R+M by 2: 102.3.

C10^�:
C10 is the best unleaded racing gasoline available. It meets ASTM D-439 standard specifications for automotive gasoline and is legal for use on the streets. C10 does not contain any metal compounds and will not harm catalytic converters or oxygen sensors. C10 has been used by the national champions in SCCA and IMSA stock classes.
Color: Clear / Unleaded / Specific gravity: .760 at 60�F / Motor Octane: 96 / Research Octane: 104 / R+M by 2: 100.

Performance Unleaded^�:
Performance unleaded is well suited for high performance, street legal cars. It meets ASTM D-439 standards and does not contain any metal compounds. Performance unleaded will not harm catalytic converters or oxygen sensors. Performance Unleaded will typically allow turbo engines to raise the boost from the stock 8-10 lbs. to 20-25 lbs. Works well on the latest generation of electronically controlled turbo engines.
Color: Light Yellow/ Unleaded/ Specific gravity: .760 at 60�F / Octane: R+M by 2: 100

M-1 Methanol^�:
M-1 Racing Methanol has a 99.95% minimum purity. M-1 supersedes all ASTM specifications for pharmaceutical use. Due to extremely high purity, engines run cooler, and M-1 is less corrosive. We use only lined drums which prohibit rust, corrosion and metal deposits that can contaminate fuel delivery systems. Recommended for all racing applications.

One of the most frequently asked technical questions about VP Racing Fuels is the difference between Motor, Research and R+M/2 Octane Numbers. The next question often asked is why do some fuel companies represent their fuels with Motor Octane Numbers and other companies use Research of R+M/2 Octane Numbers.

To answer these questions, we need to first explain the machines that do the testing. These machines were made in the 1930s and were designed to test for octane numbers from the 0-100 range. Any number above 100 is an extrapolation. Both of these machines are dinosaurs and are not adequate for today�s high technological fuels or engines, but they are all we have for testing fuels. These machines are one-cylinder engines that have an adjustable head on them that can move up or down to increase or lower the compression ratio while the engine is running. The Motor and Research machines are the same in this respect, but they differ in several other characteristics. The following is a comparison of the two machines used for testing octane numbers:

	Motor Machine	Research Machine
RPM	900	600
INTAKE TEMP.	300 DEGREES F	120 DEGREES F
TIMING	VARIABLE BASIC SETTING 26 DEGREES	FIXED AT 13 DEGREES (DOES NOT CHANGE)

As the comparison above shows, the Motor Octane Machine is run at a higher RPM, Hotter Temperature and More Timing. This machine will put more stress on any fuel and more accurately represents a Racing Engine.

VP Racing Fuels always uses the Motor Octane Numbers when advertising their fuel because their fuels are used primarily for racing applications.

The Research Octane Machine will always produce a higher number for the obvious reason that it does not put the same amount of stress on the fuel. This number is used by some fuel companies to trick the racer into thinking he/she is getting a better fuel.

The R+M/2 Octane Number is the average of the Research and Motor Octane numbers and is displayed on the retail level gas pumps.

When comparing fuels for racing purposes make sure to compare Motor Octane Numbers because these are the ones that count in your racing applications.

VP Racing Fuels is a manufacturer and global distributor of high quality unleaded and leaded racing fuel, methanol and nitromethane. These fuels, along with racing synthetic oils, chemicals and related lubricants are designed to provide the ultimate in performance in all forms of motorsports.

VP has been making the best fuels for motorsports available since 1975. Their track record includes fueling the last 24 NHRA Pro Stock World Champions. However, that track record isn't limited to the drag strip. They have fueled the champions in off-road, off-shore, circle track, road race, and airplane as well.

Total control over their product is just one of the reasons VP has achieved such consistent success. They blend, lead, dye, drum, test and store their fuels themselves.

VP's chemists and engineers have an in-house dyno and several test engines. But they don't spend all of their time in-house. You'll find them working with racers on their dynos and at the races working with their vehicles. VP does all of this to stay ahead of their competition so you can stay ahead of your competition.

VP Racing Fuels products are conveniently distributed through warehouses across the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico and Europe. Every gallon of VP fuel is still blended and tested at their San Antonio, Texas facility before being shipped to assure the same high quality is available from all of their locations.

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