Cooler running,

More power,

More bang for your buck

Magnum Fuel was founded in 1985 by Henry ‘Buzz’ Butler.  Buzz is an avid modeler, participating in many aspects of RC including Sport, Pattern, Scale and most recently, Helicopter.  To quote Buzz, ‘I have always been interested in engines and what makes them run well, so it was a natural for me to begin experimenting with model engine fuel.  It wasn’t too hard to figure out it was easy to make a good fuel, the hard part was how to make a ‘great’ fuel.  There are many small detail things that go into the final product to create a consistently running, cost effective fuel that performs well at any altitude and provides excellent wear protection without sacrificing performance.’

Initially, Magnum Fuel was only available in and around Denver.  In 1988, Buzz introduced a new fuel called Magnum #1, #2 and #3.  It provided a significant boost in power and cooler running engines.  A lot of people wanted to know how much nitro was in each, but to this day, Buzz still keeps that a closely guarded secret.  Needless to say, the price performance of the Magnum #1, #2 and #3 soon had people outside the Denver area ordering his fuel.  Not only did they like the extra power (price performance), but they also discovered his lubrication package was extending the life of their engines.  In 1989, Magnum Fuel relocated to a new shop at 1400 W. 70th Ave., Denver, CO 80221, which houses Magnum Fuel manufacturing facilities and also Heli Port Hobbies.

Magnum Fuels are manufactured from the finest ingredients available.  People constantly ask about the ingredients, want to know how much oil is in the fuel, or how much nitro is really in Magnum #1. There is no standard answer for how much oil, etc.  Each type fuel is blended for a specific application.  And the recipe for Magnum #1, #2 and #3 is our little secret. Our stock answer is ‘it has nitromethane, methanol, synthetic oil, and a few other things……….’.   The vast majority of our customers are very satisfied with the price performance of the fuel and we are keeping it that way.

Please see the FAQ section for specific questions and answers about our products and fuels in general.  The Price List section contains all the info about purchasing Magnum Fuel direct in the event your local Hobby Shop doesn’t yet carry it. We think you will find our prices are very reasonable. If you are a dealer and would like to carry our fuel, please drop us an email or call to discuss dealer pricing. Thanks for viewing our website.  If you have any additional questions, just drop us an email at magnumfuel@aol.com and we’ll get right back to you.