Octane boost
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR
Re: Octane boost (Nathan Plemons)
That is the truth nathan. Go to any reputable ocatne booster manufacturer website and it will have such a disclaimer. Each point is a 0.1. I'd look elsewnere if your having problems with detonation. You could always make your own octane boost. Do a google search and you'll find plenty of info :cheers:
Former Vendor
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: St Marys PA
Re: Octane boost (JCAIRE2)
You guys are correct 1pt =>.1 octane increase :rolleyes:
Your best bet is to mix toluene and reg gas for the desired octane...
Here is a formula that you can use
octane = (reg gas octane ie 94)(gal of gas ie 5)/(combined gals ie 7) + ( Toluene octane ie 104)(gal of toluene ie 2)/(combined gals ie 7)
octane=96.86 octane:D
You can also add some of the following ingredience to make your typical injectors cleaner/boost....
100 oz of toulene for octane boost
25 oz of mineral spirits (cleaning agent)
3 oz of transmission fluid (lubricating agent)
This product is advertised as "octane booster with cleaning agent *and* lubricating agent!". Diesel fuel or kerosene can be substituted for mineral spirits and light turbine oil can be substituted for transmission fluid. Color can be added with petroleum dyes :cheers:
Your best bet is to mix toluene and reg gas for the desired octane...
Here is a formula that you can use
octane = (reg gas octane ie 94)(gal of gas ie 5)/(combined gals ie 7) + ( Toluene octane ie 104)(gal of toluene ie 2)/(combined gals ie 7)
octane=96.86 octane:D
You can also add some of the following ingredience to make your typical injectors cleaner/boost....
100 oz of toulene for octane boost
25 oz of mineral spirits (cleaning agent)
3 oz of transmission fluid (lubricating agent)
This product is advertised as "octane booster with cleaning agent *and* lubricating agent!". Diesel fuel or kerosene can be substituted for mineral spirits and light turbine oil can be substituted for transmission fluid. Color can be added with petroleum dyes :cheers:
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 1,157
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From: Encino CA
Re: Octane boost (ski_dwn_it)
Where can you easily obtain these minerals (paint supply store?). Do you need any special precautions/permits/etc. to handle this stuff? The octane here in California stinks (91 is not the typical "premium"). I am aware that some Union 76 stations sell 100 octane for about $5+ per gallon. I added one or two gallons of this stuff to a tankful of premium and it seemed to make a difference but I wonder if it would be cheaper to go the "home mixed" route with toulene or the other stuff you guys listed.
Pro
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Markham
Re: Octane boost (DougSilver)
I haven't bought any in two years but found it at a chemical supply house in the yellow pages. Phone around and buy a 55 gal drum and split it with your friends. It was quite inexpensive.