Issues with running leaded fuel?

[AutoEuphoria]

Just wondering what the issues are...from what I remember it eats up the O2 sensor faster, clogs the cats (which I don't have to worry about), maybe fouls the plugs...anything else?

 

[GoFast]

it is bad for the environment.

 

[ucMP3]

it is bad for the environment.

Tree Hugger...












(lol) j/k@!

 

[AutoEuphoria]

I don't care about that at all.

 

[ucMP3]

I don't care about that at all.

Then run the high octane fuel bro! I assume thats why you're asking...?

 

[AutoEuphoria]

Yeah, I'm just trying to figure out if I can run leaded race fuel at the track this weekend without messing something up. Won't be much...just a gallon or two. Just trying to make sure I don't get knock retard when I'm making passes.

 

[ucMP3]

Yeah, I'm just trying to figure out if I can run leaded race fuel at the track this weekend without messing something up. Won't be much...just a gallon or two. Just trying to make sure I don't get knock retard when I'm making passes.

Just measure the stuff out so you know how much octane you're running. Here's a sticky about combing octane boosters with regular gas:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49314&highlight=octane+mix

 

[Blendercloud]

The lead additive in leaded fuels will react with the chemical catalysts inside your catalytic converter in such a way that those catalysts will no longer initiate a chemical reaction with the emissions particles they are meant to eliminate. Essentially, this will ruin your catalytic converter(s).

I don't know how much damage would be done by a day at the strip. However, I do know that not being able to pass an inspection without spending $600 bucks on new cats is just not worth the risk.

 

[ucMP3]

There are high octane substitutes that have NO lead. Click the link....

 

[AutoEuphoria]

The lead additive in leaded fuels will react with the chemical catalysts inside your catalytic converter in such a way that those catalysts will no longer initiate a chemical reaction with the emissions particles they are meant to eliminate. Essentially, this will ruin your catalytic converter(s).

no cats on my car

 

[ucMP3]

(owned) x2

 

[Blendercloud]

no cats on my car

Then just don't drink it and you should be okay. (sick)

 

[mazdaspeedster3]

can you mix leaded fuel with unleaded fuel? The additives is the way to go, no lead. Where are you running?

 

[AutoEuphoria]

Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH. If you're not doing anything Sunday you should check it out...Buschur Sport Compact Nationals 9-5, 9-12 time trials, 12-5 actual races

 

[matsuda]

Yeah, I'm just trying to figure out if I can run leaded race fuel at the track this weekend without messing something up.

Leaded fuel can damage O2 sensors.

The ECU uses the main (wideband) O2 sensor to control A/F. It it's damaged, your car no longer runs properly.

How about high-octane unleaded?

 

[Stamperman]

It will kill your 02 sensor pretty quickly. If you are just wanting higher octance then you can buy high octane unleaded race gas. I used to buy it for my scirocco all the time when it was a dedicated auto-X car.

http://www.sunocoinc.com/site/Consumer/RaceFuels/UnleadedFuels/

I used to get 104 at a station here in Columbus, so I know they sell it (or did) in Ohio.