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Originally Posted by SenorFunkyPants
Haven't read the article...but I do recall a couple of things from the early turbo era:
Teams using a high % by volume of toluene mixed with other rather toxic chemicals in the fuel to increase BHP.
Qualifying engines run at super high boost and only lasting one qualifying session.
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That's quite interesting, I had no idea they ran such chemicals to turn up the boost!
If I remember correctly, teams had special qualifying engines all the way up through the late 90s. I don't remember the source, but I recall reading somewhere that the oil that they used in these qualifying engines was essentially water-like to reduce resistance and increase power for the lap or so. They quantity of the oil they put in was something absurdly low as well. Needless to say, the engines were toast after qualifying.