octane boosters

[grumpyvette]

things to read
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/gasoline-octane.html
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/misc/octanebooster.html
http://www.team.net/sol/tech/octane_b.html
http://www.turbofast.com.au/racefuel8.html
http://www.turbofast.com.au/racefuel4.html
http://www.zhome.com/ZCMnL/PICS/detonation/detonation.html
http://www.vettenet.org/octane.html
http://home.att.net/~wildbillscorvette/prod01a.htm (not for 02 sensor equiped cars)
now some of you guys may not realize it but theres a good deal of EXTRA hp available in a LARGER DISPLACEMENT STROKER ENGINE COMBO that runs higher than comon compression and a matching cam and better flowing cylinder heads , but that same combo can be loosing alot of power if you need to back off the ignition timing to prevent detonation,if your running close to detonation range you might need a little octane booster to keep you out of trouble

 

[grumpyvette]

heres what they suggest
MAKE YOUR OWN OCTANE BOOST
How to make your own octane booster (this is the basic formula of one of the popular octane booster products). To make eight 16 ounce bottles (128 oz = 1 gal):

100 oz of toulene for octane boost
25 oz of mineral spirits (cleaning agent)
3 oz of transmission fluid (lubricating agent)

This product is advertised as "octane booster with cleaning agent *and* lubricating agent!". Diesel fuel or kerosene can be substituted for mineral spirits and light turbine oil can be substituted for transmission fluid. Color can be added with petroleum dyes.


Disclaimer: this intellectual property is offered to GN/TType owners at no charge. Use it at your own risk. The GN/TType Organization is is not responsible for any damage or problems associated with use of this information. This information is for use by GN/TType owners on their own personal vehicles and may not be used for profit.

Ive been using a simple mix of

(use at your own risk, it works fine in my corvette but it might not in yours)

2 gallons of toulene
2 quarts of mineral spirits
1 pint of marvel mystery oil
1 quart of 50% nitro model airplane fuel
don,t forget to check your ignition timing is not to far advanced then add the mix to your tank and fill with 93 octane gas, youll notice the differance in how the engine runs after about 5 minutes

(paint stores like benjimin moore and sherwin williams,and RADIO CONTROL hobby shops are where you get the fuel components)
http://www.hobby-warehouse.com/hobby-warehouse/wilquicracfu1.html

 

[craig0ry]

You can run straight toulene, minus the additives. Use no more than 30% toulene in your gas mixture as it can saturate the hoses and then you have a world of leaks.

 

[Goose]

What is toulene? Where can you get it and how much is it?

Thanks, Goose

 

[Edmond]

Grump,


You saying that my buddies Focus ZX2 won't benefit from octane boosters?:L:L:L

 

[Ken]

What is toulene? Where can you get it and how much is it?

Thanks, Goose

What is toluene?
A key petrochemical and an organic solvent; along with xylene, a key component in unleaded gasoline.
www.conocophillips.com/utilities/glossary/glossary-t.asp



Sometimes called toluol. A solvent, like xylene, that softens glue enough so it can be scrubbed off with a coarse cloth or soft-bristle brush.
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Common solvent that is sometimes used in nail polish.
www.makingcosmetics.com/makingcosmetics/glossary/20_glossary_t.html



a hydrocarbon used in AVGAS and also used as a solvent for paints and oils.
www.mmr.org/irp/genprog/glossary.htm



An aromatic solvent with a high boiling range and ow flash point classified as a strong solvent.
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A solvent used in manufacturing perfumes, detergents, gasoline, other chemicals, and medicines. Acute exposure can irritate the nose, throat, and eyes, and cause headaches, loss of consciousness, and death. Chronic exposure can cause mutations, damage developing fetuses, and damage the liver, kidneys, brain, and bone marrow.
www.ghasp.org/publications/toxics_report/glossary.htm



A chemical solvent contained in deseal/reseal formulations
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a volatile compound found in gasoline known to cause reproductive disorders in humans
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Toluene is used as a solvent and polymer modifier in some nail lacquers and treatments. It is used to provide firmness to the polymer coating and prevent chipping.
https://server22.hypermart.net/fingernails/nail_definitions.htm



Common solvent that is sometimes used in nail polish. Toner: Product used after cleansing to help return skin to its natural pH. Removes any remaining trace of dirt or debris. Tretinoin: A derivative of vitamin A.
www.askincaredirectory.com/Glossary/T.htm

a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn

Where to buy: http://toluene.importer.alibaba.com/

 

[Vettefan87]

It is known that octane boosters are not to be used in the earlier C4 days. Does this mean I should not use toulene?