octane boost... is it as good as outright race fuel...?
10-13-2003, 01:27 PM
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octane boost... is it as good as outright race fuel...?
I've heard of a few people who buy that "Octane Boost" and add to every full tank of gas for their car. I tried to read up on the bottle, but it gives no stats whatsoever. Not even how potent it is... Race fuel gets expensive... and this is only about $4 a pop... so could be worth it... IF it works...
So what feedback or knowledges does anyone have on it?
So what feedback or knowledges does anyone have on it?
10-13-2003, 01:29 PM
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So...
<sarcastic>Has anyone ever asked about this before...!?
10-13-2003, 01:56 PM
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Just though I'd give you a springboard on the octane boost.
Personally, I don't think it's worth it. Can a $4 bottle really do the same thing as race fuel? I would think if it did, nobody would be buying the fuel.
It's probably something like Royal Purple, who knows if it really works or not.
Personally, I don't think it's worth it. Can a $4 bottle really do the same thing as race fuel? I would think if it did, nobody would be buying the fuel.
It's probably something like Royal Purple, who knows if it really works or not.
10-13-2003, 02:36 PM
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Unless the car's ECU has been re-mapped to take advantage of racing fuel, I doubt it contributes much of anything to use race fuel. The car is designed for 91, and we can get 93 here.
I would not use race fuel extensively, as it lacks additives needed for day to day driving.
I would not use race fuel extensively, as it lacks additives needed for day to day driving.
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Well, I'll add to the fray. I have 10 gallons of methanol which I add in a 1 to 3 ratio to my water injection tank. Methanol has an octane rating of 118. If I added a couple of gallons to 6 or 7 gallons of 93 octane gas so I can increase my boost up to about 11 psi, would there be any other negative side effects?
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