Leaded gas

[James Weiler]

On Sat, 25 Jan 1997, Bill Moffitt wrote:

> A question not necessarliy unrelated to EFI:
> 
> Would todays automobiles be harmed by using leaded gasoline?
> I know that lead would ruin the O2 sensor, but other than
> that, what is the ramifications on parts like valves, seals,
> etc...
> 
> Do racing type cars that use gasoline use leaded?
> 
I think the big problem with lead is that it destroys the catalytic 
converter.  I don't understand the chemistry though.  As for the race 
cars, the fuel I've seen at the drag strips is all leaded.
 cheers
jw