Difference between c16 and high octane race gas?

shemoves · 08-15-2005, 01:49 PM

As it says. What makes c16 so much better? Is it a fancy name for just a really high octane gas? (I understand the benefits of higher detonation resistance.) I am just wondering what or why it is called c16 instead of, just '110 octane' or whatever. Did a small search...but one could imagine how much 'This is how much power I got on c16..." would come up.

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del105 · 08-15-2005, 01:54 PM

c16 is leaded.

HalfBaked · 08-15-2005, 01:56 PM

C16 is good for cars with cats.

It's totally safe to put in.

Plus it smells good.

Chromer · 08-15-2005, 02:13 PM

Cat-safe, maybe, but according to the manufacturer, it's leaded:

http://www.vpracingfuels.com/vp_01_f...D69DAFE#leaded

dwx · 08-15-2005, 02:25 PM

C16 is the product name of high octane leaded gas made by VP. It is actually 117 octane.

Sunoco calls their very high octane (116 octane) race gas Sunoco Maximal.

shemoves · 08-16-2005, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HalfBaked

C16 is good for cars with cats.

It's totally safe to put in.

Plus it smells good.

really have no idea if this is serious or sarcastic

08-15-2005, 01:49 PM	#1
shemoves Scooby Guru Member#: 80663 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Glendale, AZ Vehicle: 1997 Outback	Difference between c16 and high octane race gas? As it says. What makes c16 so much better? Is it a fancy name for just a really high octane gas? (I understand the benefits of higher detonation resistance.) I am just wondering what or why it is called c16 instead of, just '110 octane' or whatever. Did a small search...but one could imagine how much 'This is how much power I got on c16..." would come up. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-15-2005, 01:54 PM	#2
del105 Scooby Specialist Member#: 43010 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Vehicle: 1974 2002tii silver	c16 is leaded.

08-15-2005, 01:56 PM	#3
HalfBaked Scooby Specialist Member#: 24759 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Portsmouth, VA Vehicle: 1992 Nissan Sentra 13.5@106	C16 is good for cars with cats. It's totally safe to put in. Plus it smells good.

08-15-2005, 02:13 PM	#4
Chromer Scooby Specialist Member#: 20325 Join Date: Jun 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: 08 Yamaha WR250R 07 Suzuki DL650	Cat-safe, maybe, but according to the manufacturer, it's leaded: http://www.vpracingfuels.com/vp_01_f...D69DAFE#leaded

08-15-2005, 02:25 PM	#5
dwx Scooby Guru Member#: 8343 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Atlanta, GA Vehicle: 2005 2012 Jeep 2013 DGM BRZ	C16 is the product name of high octane leaded gas made by VP. It is actually 117 octane. Sunoco calls their very high octane (116 octane) race gas Sunoco Maximal.