Octane Booster - Page 2

Pyro · #11 10-30-2009, 11:56 PM

I've used octane booster to get rid of ping/knock from bad gas, but my mileage has always gone to hell afterwards.

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freestyledude · #12 10-31-2009, 01:28 PM

Another idea I found today was mixing race gas with regular fuel. It'd be a little more expensive than octane booster but it should work much better. Any idea on what ratio to mix at?

toxdoc · #13 10-31-2009, 02:05 PM

Some people have had luck mixing the 140 octane AvGas -the purple colored fuel- with automotive gas; just watch out for the lead content.

OlDirtyJohn · #14 10-31-2009, 02:51 PM

personally, i wouldnt risk my engine by using boosters, and ****ty gas. its not exact, and theres no telling what could happen. the manual says to use 89 or higher, so thats what i use. you should be especially concerned with the octane you are using if you get a programmer. the advanced timing requires the higher octane, and you run a higher risk of messing something up if you dont run the right gas.

dirtydog · #15 10-31-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by weedahoe

Ive always been told octane booster will ruin a catalytic convertor also

Only boosters that contain MMT and if used over a long period of time. Like Lucas Octane Booster. It also turns your plugs copper/orange.

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rumblebeef · #16 10-31-2009, 04:13 PM

I saw a video on youtube that said if you add just 2 oz. of Acetone to your tank, then it does the same thing as using high octane gas. "Acetone makes your fuel vaporize better", is what the vid said. Can anybody bust/confirm this?

pickup212 · #17 10-31-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by freestyledude

Another idea I found today was mixing race gas with regular fuel. It'd be a little more expensive than octane booster but it should work much better. Any idea on what ratio to mix at?

I have ran C16 in my truck before and it ran like a badass!!!! lol but i dont have CATs in my truck ... Smelled really good to lol

rumblebeef · #18 10-31-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pickup212

I have ran C16 in my truck before and it ran like a badass!!!! lol but i dont have CATs in my truck ... Smelled really good to lol

What's C16? is that farm gas, or purple gas?

pickup212 · #19 10-31-2009, 06:18 PM

C16 is VP race fuel ... its like 116 octane ... Its like $15 a gallon tho

OlDirtyJohn · #20 10-31-2009, 06:56 PM

one time i put C4 in my old truck.... hence me getting a new truck.