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Old 06-19-2010, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by cam67152
Originally Posted by topfuelryan
I have ran it in my 502 in a front engine dragster for seven years now with no problems. I did find that the holley blue fuel pumps did not seem to like it due to its dryness so I add two ounces MMO to each five gallons and that fixed the problem. I pay 5.50 a gallon in WA.
Topfuelryan, What compression and rpms were you running in your 502 :?:
I've got a 496 bbc 12.8 to 1. I was thinking of giving avgas a try.
Not to interrupt Topfuelryans answer...I ran it it a .100 over 454 with 13-1 comp. @ 7000 rpms with no trouble.

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