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Octane boosters..

Discussion in 'Nitrous, E85, Methanol and Water Injection' started by Chuck L, May 26, 2017.

  1. Chuck L

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    Apr 6, 2011
    Looking for input from those that have used such.
    The new build is not intercooled, but has an ALKYCONTROL dual nozzle system on it.[1 #10, 1 # 15]
    Spraying 100% M1.
    Will be fueled w/ pump 93. Boost limited to <20psi.:-D
    Have looked into 2 boosters:
    Torco, and Boostane. Looking to get to 104 octane.
    Boostane mix is .769gal/15 gal gas = 104. Cost per gallon of treated fuel is calculated at $6.20.
    Torco mix is 1qt/10 gallons of gas = 103. Cost is calculated to be $4.80
    In comparing the advertising hype, it appears a draw.:blahblah:
    I also have access to no-led 114. But, it's the "national debt" to run it on the street.:apologetic:
     
  2. 20psiofevil

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    Nov 4, 2013
    My buddy runs torco in a 2.3t @ 20 psi with a 54mm turbo. 11 sec car though.
     
  3. flyinhillbilly

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    May 8, 2006
    I run good fuel rather than take a chance on snake oil additives.
    I use a lot of questionable methods and parts, but two places I never take a chance is fuel and timing.
     
  4. Mnlx

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    Sep 20, 2009
    I'm with Hillbilly. What's the combo that 93, and the M1 isn't enough?
     
  5. Chuck L

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    Apr 6, 2011
    5.7 iron LS, forged, Livernois ported 317's, BW S400SX3, Dominator, hauling a 3700# Regal around.:-D
    Was considering a bit of "insurance", should added boost be "required".
    I can "sneak up" on the boost w/ more tuning, but thot w/o a cooler, the additive might give a bit of a cushion.
    My background is turbo Buicks..All of which were cooled, alky, and boost in the mid/upper 20's, 93 pump.
    I think I'll start at say, 14#, sneak up on 20, and do a lot of data logging.
    Hopefully, this combo, being a street car, will be "traction limited" at 20#, and still stay together. [The drive line is pretty much bullet proof for the street, and the track.]

    Thanks for the input!:cheers:
     
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