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Old 06-12-2009, 01:42 PM
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Default vp c16 or sonoco 116

i have a 92 integra,built
lsvtec,tuned and right around 600hp

i cant get a hold of c16 in my area anymore,
i was told sonoco 116 is the same as c16
and it will work.

im worried about my engine ,i dont want
it to go BOOM!

can i run it without problems?
any advice or knowledge on this problem?

retuning is about 3 hours away from where i live
is running sonoco116 on my c16 tune okay?

tia ...
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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

anyone?
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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

i would retune for sure
Old 06-12-2009, 09:25 PM
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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

Originally Posted by boostedb20z
i would retune for sure
well i think i am ,
wanted info for sure but seems hondatech
is really slowdown lately......

cant believe no ones had this issue
between vp and sonoco.
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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

I dont know who told you that sonoco 116 is the same as c16 but if I were you I would not take anymore advice from them
different companies
different additives
different octane
different tune
deffenitly go back to VP

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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

I only use VP... Sonoco isn't even comparable to VP.. ask the real pros.
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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

okay,so anyone in southern california know where
i can buy c16,in lancaster,san fernando area?
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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

go to vp's website and you can locate a dealer that way very quickly. q16 is also a great fuel from VP but if your already tuned on c16 then stick to it
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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

thanks everyone ,going to stick with
vp for sure.....cant believe everone in my area
has switch to sonoco in (Shops and tracks).
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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

We've used VP C16 and Sunoco Maximal 116 in the same motors back to back without any issues.
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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

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We've used VP C16 and Sunoco Maximal 116 in the same motors back to back without any issues.
whats your motor setup?
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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

The fuels are different. There was a post on in this forum a while back that explained the differences and I think Bisi actually came in and gave a really good description of everything. Do a quick search and you may be able to find it.
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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

Originally Posted by turbod da
whats your motor setup?
My turbo integra runs on pump and soon E85 but the engines i'm speaking of are 1400+ hp supercharged big block v8's that spend most of their life over 6000 rpm and for long periods of time. I know they are different animals, i was simply sharing what i have experience with. We have seen no increase/decrease in MPH or engine knock/EGT switching between the two on the same tune in a much more harsh environment than most motors on this site will ever see.
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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

Sunoco is very good fuel just like VP I would say from seeing a ton of locals run on it as its available more readily around here than VP.

Maybe I am not understanding as I am not a tuning pro but I dont know why you would be so dramatically off on the tune between fuels as it seems suggested above? I mean yes I stick with the brand and type of fuel I am tuned on as it is consistant but I would think you could get away with running the Sunoco if your not running crazy timing and on the very limits with the C16 (since the Sunoco is slightly lower octane actually). Otherwise they are both non oxygenated leaded race gas with very similar properties.

Just curious, agian I am not a tuner... more curious thought above.
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Default Re: vp c16 or sonoco 116

this is complicated,going to try sonoco and get a wideband,
if i see something i dont like(GAUGE)i'm shuting it down real QUICK...

will post results in the near future...
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