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Ron Clevenger
08-05-2007, 09:04 PM
Jason, looking for specs on the new VP Q16 gas. It's being marketed as for "naturally aspirated or nitrous". So how does it handle the mechanical heat of blowers?? I know it's oxegenated, but what about the distillation rates?

Blessings..........Ron Clevenger.
Sam Vincent
08-05-2007, 11:06 PM
Never heard of Q16. is that a new fuel?
KST
08-06-2007, 10:11 PM
Sam, There is a little about it in the National Dragster from Aug 3.
Ron Clevenger
08-12-2007, 04:51 PM
Never mind Jason, got my answer from VP.

Blessings.........Ron Clevenger.
KST
08-15-2007, 10:17 AM
What was the answer????
Pooch565
08-15-2007, 02:35 PM
It talking with my owner, Steve says Q 16 will be fine in blown or turbo apps. As soon as I get mine a little more dialed, I'm gonna try it. Being that it is highly oxygenated, you can run it richer and still make power while being safe. I haven't seen any distillation numbers yet. It is a lower specific gravity than C16 and since it is oxygenated you will need to jet up. Approx 2 to 4 % and maybe 6% in 1500hp and above. I'll let you know what I find out compared to C16 in my hot rod.

Thanks,
Jason
BBCStang
08-15-2007, 07:19 PM
Hey Jason was this some of the stuff you was testin' at the place?
Ron Clevenger
08-15-2007, 08:13 PM
It talking with my owner, Steve says Q 16 will be fine in blown or turbo apps. As soon as I get mine a little more dialed, I'm gonna try it. Being that it is highly oxygenated, you can run it richer and still make power while being safe. I haven't seen any distillation numbers yet. It is a lower specific gravity than C16 and since it is oxygenated you will need to jet up. Approx 2 to 4 % and maybe 6% in 1500hp and above. I'll let you know what I find out compared to C16 in my hot rod.

Thanks,
Jason

That's interesting Jason. VP Tech says distilination rates are to low for the mechanical heat of blowers. Now I'm talking high end (30psi+) nonintercooled stuff. They said to stick with C-16 or VPImport was the best.

It (Q16) is being marketed as a "naturally aspirated or nitrous" fuel.

Not trying to be difficult, but it's not unusal to get two different answers from VP depending on who you talk to. And I mean wether it's marketing/sales or tech engineers.

I's really like to see the full spec sheet to decide for myself.

Blessings..........Ron Clevenger.