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

 

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?

 

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

 

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.

 

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.


I just found THIS neat article. it's worth taking a look at.

 

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?

 

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?

 

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

 

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