VP RC Boat Fuel.

[Roger Hooks Jr.]

So I came across this VP boat fuel. Is anyone using this? Is it really $100 a gallon? And who's selling it? Says Glenn Quarles endorses it but can't buy it online here and can't find a dealer who sells it.
https://vpracingfuels.com/product/60-boat-18-oil/?c=242&

 

[Terry Keeley]

It's very good fuel, our LHS carries it for about $50/gal.

 

[Buckshot]

VP Powermaster is good fuel. I currently go to the VP Regional Distribution Center in north Georgia and buy direct but I make my own. I buy VP 50/50 which is a 50:50 mix of Nitro and Methanol and just add oil. 5gal pail of 50/50 is $125 as of last month.

 

[RaceMechaniX]

I also bought a 5 gallon pail of the 50/50 at my dealer. Just need to add some oil and then spike it with extra pure nitro to get it back to the right percentage.

 

[SayMikey]

I run VP but have started adding 2 oz of KLOTZ and 1oz of Castor to each gallon. Dan Pralle has it and so does the LHS for same price

 

[David Bryant]

I run VP but have started adding 2 oz of KLOTZ and 1oz of Castor to each gallon. Dan Pralle has it and so does the LHS for same price

which Klotz do you run? Super Techniplate?

 

[David Bryant]

How is Torco RC Marine, Nitro, fuel in comparison?
https://torconitro.com/collections/boat-fuels/products/torco-rc-nitro-fuel-for-boats

 

[Daniel's Racing]

which Klotz do you run? Super Techniplate?

Both Super Techniplate and Techniplate are nitro/meth compatible. Super already contains 20% degummed castor.

https://klotzlube.com/shop/ols/products/xn-original-techniplate-g2a
https://klotzlube.com/shop/ols/products/super-techniplate
Castor,
https://klotzlube.com/shop/ols/products/xn-benol-racing-castor-lubricant-ueb1a

 

[Al Hobbs]

I have been mixing my own fuel for the past 45 years. I have tried different oils and prefer Klotz Super Techniplate.

Klotz is readily available, mixes easily, and has been consistent over the years.

The problem of course is buying pure nitro. I just bought two drums of nitro at $2700 per drum delivered Montana or $54.00 per gallon.

 

[NITROSNIFER]

I ran Torco fuel with great success when we had trouble getting nitro. I added a little castor oil to the mix.

 

[Shannon Muth]

Roger,
I have been using Torco for several years and it's a very good fuel. I will add castor to a gallon for engine break-in. In my honest opinion the VP fuel is overpriced. Torco is only 14 miles from my home. If you need fuel for the Nats, I can pick up several gallons and bring it with.

 

[Alan Elzer]

I use Techniplate & benol only.

 

[David Bryant]

good to know Super Techniplate is still popular

 

[Richard Hartley]

I use Torco fuel also. Their boat fuel has according to them, castor mixed in already.
Got mine where Shannon gets his but that is a long way away now.