Torco...good or bad?
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St. Jude Donor '08
Torco...good or bad?
I like to run a couple of gallons of race gas at the track due to my increased compression, it helps control knock nicely. My buddy gave me a quart of Torco to try instead.
I would love to hear comments good and bad from those that have used it.
Is it safe for O2 sensors?
I would love to hear comments good and bad from those that have used it.
Is it safe for O2 sensors?
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Torco is an excellent product that delivers on octane increase. I've seen no indication that Torco shortens O2 sensor life in my own car.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Thanks Charlie. I trust your opinion. Your tune in my car was spot on for spark and fuel on the dyno. I did some drivability tweaks and the car drives like stock.
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If your car isnt pulling timing then why would you think you need it? The Dynamic compression dropped more than your static compression increased.
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If I run a few gallons of race gas I can add 2-3 degrees of timing on top of my street tune without ping, if I try that without the race gas I get KR pretty bad up top when cylinder pressures are high so the additional octane is helpful at the track. Torco is a cheaper alternative if it works.
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From: NJ..."the way I saw it, everyone takes a beating sometimes."
I ran Torco a few times in my turbo'd Monte Carlo. It definately allows you to add boost/timing along with the proper tune. However the Torco was known to foul out the plugs on that 3.8L V6 motor. I was running Autolite 103 sparkplugs. How the LS2's motor/plugs handle Torco, I couldn't tell you.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I have used it quite frequently. Always on canyon runs, has never caused me any issues at all. Know several Vette owners who use it, and they have no problems as well.
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I used it in a different application with a little higher concentration. I used 80oz to 15 gallons to run 24lbs of boost in my 04' Cobra (605 rwhp / 636 rwtq SAE). No problems whatsoever. The only downside was turning the plugs orange and the same for the inside of the tailpipes. I was advised that it would accelerate the wear on the O2's.
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From: NJ..."the way I saw it, everyone takes a beating sometimes."
Hmm...possible there was something off with my tune then. However I have read about others with similar issues. Well either way that's not LSx related. It looks like it has it's benefits with our motors as well.
