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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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Are Octane Boosters Worth It? If They Are Which One?
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 11:14 AM
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I've heard opposite opinions from diffrent people, some say yes some say waste of $. Yeah i also wanna know.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 12:02 PM
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If I had to guess I would say snake oil....
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 12:50 PM
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they do "some" what the rip is on the points is if you use 92oct. and it says mix this way and you get 2 point rise, it's 92.2
some improve combustion burn
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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Interesting subject, why not buy a gallon of racing fuel for $4.60 mix it with 1 or 2 gallons or even more to net the octane you want. Cheaper & better for the engine.

Octane booster can leave residue on your plugs and valves that will eventually effect performance.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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I use an octane additive sometimes. Not off the shelf stuff.
It is made by TORCO race fuels. Torco makes all levels of race fuel, from 100 unleaded to 116 leaded, alcohol, and Nitro-Methane.
If you wanted a 55 gal drum of Nitro delivered to your door, they will.
My point is that they know race fuels. 1 can mixed with 93 octane will make 5 gals of 110, 10 gals of 104, 20 gals of 97. the directions for the mix ratio is right on the can.
As far as the Octane Boost from a parts store...your wasting your time and money.
My two cents.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt383
I use an octane additive sometimes. Not off the shelf stuff.
It is made by TORCO race fuels. Torco makes all levels of race fuel, from 100 unleaded to 116 leaded, alcohol, and Nitro-Methane.
If you wanted a 55 gal drum of Nitro delivered to your door, they will.
My point is that they know race fuels. 1 can mixed with 93 octane will make 5 gals of 110, 10 gals of 104, 20 gals of 97. the directions for the mix ratio is right on the can.
As far as the Octane Boost from a parts store...your wasting your time and money.
My two cents.
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Matt383 - do you have any times/et's on your car? Your list of parts, etc is very
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 04:59 PM
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Matt383 - do you have any times/et's on your car? Your list of parts, etc is very

Very low 11's on motor on a cool day, 11.5's on a hot day.
In the 10's on the juice! 150 shot.
Engine built for a 300 shot though.

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Thanks for the info. Awesome times - very impressive and I bet it is consistent!!!
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Thanks for the info. Awesome times - very impressive and I bet it is consistent!!!
It really is, thanks.
BTW..I NEVER use the juice in bracket racing.
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