Torco Octane Test Results...
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So , one is flammable and the other isn't ? ! What does a bottle of torcho ( notice how I spelled that incorrectly) cost. If it's more than 99 cents then that is the reason for buying the same stuff labeled toluene at a discount.It's like buying a diehard battery when a exide is the same at less money.
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Originally Posted by LEFTCOASTBLURR
So , one is flammable and the other isn't ? ! What does a bottle of torcho ( notice how I spelled that incorrectly) cost. If it's more than 99 cents then that is the reason for buying the same stuff labeled toluene at a discount.It's like buying a diehard battery when a exide is the same at less money.
Its ok if you want to put paint thinner in your car... IMO, there is an upside to running that stuff... if you become an artist and paint on location, you can pump a little fuel out of your car and clean your brushes.. 
VR
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Where do you get Toluene for $.99??
Wow, I guess if you buy it in bulk 500 gallon containers, it might be more cost effective?
I've done the Toluene thing, and the Xylene thing, before trying the Torco. I am also quite sure that the Kalifornia laws make it more difficult to buy the T or X in bulk. Go **** on some other thread.
Wow, I guess if you buy it in bulk 500 gallon containers, it might be more cost effective?
I've done the Toluene thing, and the Xylene thing, before trying the Torco. I am also quite sure that the Kalifornia laws make it more difficult to buy the T or X in bulk. Go **** on some other thread.
Originally Posted by LEFTCOASTBLURR
So , one is flammable and the other isn't ? ! What does a bottle of torcho ( notice how I spelled that incorrectly) cost. If it's more than 99 cents then that is the reason for buying the same stuff labeled toluene at a discount.It's like buying a diehard battery when a exide is the same at less money.
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Originally Posted by vetterdstr
... so not only does Torco work, I can carry six pac "case" of 32 oz cans in the trunk if I went on a long trip. One would have to carry 11.4 gallons of paint thinner to obtain the same results....
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Where DO you buy toluene for .99 ? I want to know too ! Torcho is toluene - do you people not understand ? You women are givin' me a bad headache so I'll just talk to the wall in my garage instead of trying to to talk sense here.
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Originally Posted by LEFTCOASTBLURR
Torcho is toluene - do you people not understand ?
Pop Quiz Homey... how much toluene does it take to equal the same results of torco using Ca. 91 octane gas?
when you do the math, you will find out that your above statement is so far from the truth that discussing it any farther would be
VR
PS... Sandra Bigwoodhead... is that you???
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Originally Posted by LEFTCOASTBLURR
Where DO you buy toluene for .99 ? I want to know too !
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Originally Posted by vetterdstr
You were the one who said you could buy toluene for $.99, or did you forget you said that?
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I just bought 5gals. of Torco. My car has about 29dgrees of total timing tuned into it without any knock retard present. That's with 91 pump gas and one can of Torco per tank full (maybe 13-14 gals. of fuel). It undeniably works.
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Originally Posted by Amerkin
I just bought 5gals. of Torco. My car has about 29dgrees of total timing tuned into it without any knock retard present. That's with 91 pump gas and one can of Torco per tank full (maybe 13-14 gals. of fuel). It undeniably works.
I saw your #s!!!
Very nice...
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Ah, one more question for the crowd. Does anyone know if this will have adverse affects on my bosch WB sensor? Just curious. I was getting ready to hit return on the keyboard to order when I got to thinking about it. Hmm, I may have to be the one that answers my question. 
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Originally Posted by Corpsvette
Ah, one more question for the crowd. Does anyone know if this will have adverse affects on my bosch WB sensor? Just curious. I was getting ready to hit return on the keyboard to order when I got to thinking about it. Hmm, I may have to be the one that answers my question.
Jim
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I can't speak to the WB, but Torco has not shortened the life of my 02 sensers.
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