100 Octane fuel at the pump.

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Offline 67vertman

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100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« on: April 13, 2011 - 11:47:33 PM »
I stoped to get gas at a new gas station in town today, and saw that the offer 100 octane VP racing fuel at the pump.  :2thumbs:

Not cheap though........$8.79.9 per gallon.  :faint:



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Offline brads70

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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2011 - 12:19:45 AM »
Wow! That's pretty cool! :2thumbs:  Just like the good old days......except for the price! :faint:
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Offline footin70rt

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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2011 - 12:37:24 AM »
Was that the 100 octane race gas or the streetblaze 100 unleaded? Either way it's still cool to be able to buy 100 octane at a regular gas station and not have to go to the track!   :burnout:
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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2011 - 12:57:09 AM »
What kind of station was it?  Some independent I assume, but which?  I'll have to see if I can find some to try out.
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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2011 - 12:57:46 AM »
Was that the 100 octane race gas or the streetblaze 100 unleaded? Either way it's still cool to be able to buy 100 octane at a regular gas station and not have to go to the track!   :burnout:

I'd guess the streetblaze since it says it on the pump. I seriously doubt they can sell leaded fuel at a pump.
Those drums of race gas start looking real attractive again when gas starts hitting $4 per gallon. Buying in bulk and no DOT taxes help as well.
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Offline footin70rt

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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2011 - 01:06:23 AM »
I guess I get the "well duh" award for not reading the pump.
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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2011 - 10:05:14 AM »
that is cool but for the price wow

Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2011 - 07:19:41 PM »
I used to run about a 50/50 mix of that in Las Vegas a few years ago. At the time I think  it was a crazy price of 4.50/gallon. The car ran much better with that 100 mixed in. Vapor locking in those 110* summer days went away as well
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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2011 - 07:27:32 PM »
we have a couple stations way out in the sticks near the evergaldes that sell av gas for airboats, etc, but Ive never been there. Lots of the racers make the trek though.
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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2011 - 07:40:23 PM »
I put Sunoco race fuel in from the stock car track I work at sometimes. Can't say I notice much of a difference power wise( as I'm not changing the tune for 1 tank full) But I DO like the smell! It's like perfume! :grinyes: :icon16: :rebel:
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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2011 - 09:48:35 PM »
Tommy,  the Sunoco in West Palm Beach has it.  Maybe one will have it by you.
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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2011 - 09:56:25 PM »
its 7.00 a gallon for 100 octane in nebraska

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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2011 - 10:45:35 PM »
What kind of station was it?  Some independent I assume, but which?  I'll have to see if I can find some to try out.

It was at a Texaco station, with a car wash no less.

I want to try some in my 318..........but it won't be a full tank... :grinno:......at that price.

Very cool that you can pump your own.  :2thumbs:



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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2011 - 10:46:19 PM »
I stoped to get gas at a new gas station in town today, and saw that the offer 100 octane VP racing fuel at the pump.  :2thumbs:

Not cheap though........$8.79.9 per gallon.  :faint:
Wish we had 100 octane here at the pump like that but 8.79 a gal  :eek4: They're sure proud of that
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Re: 100 Octane fuel at the pump.
« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2011 - 10:48:07 PM »
 But I DO like the smell! It's like perfume! :grinyes: :icon16:
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