Octane Booster

[Turk]

Should someone suggest caution on the use of additives, if you also have a fuel cell? My understanding is, NOT to use any additives if you don't want to destroy the fuel cell liner.

TURK

[427 S/O]

Turk, oil compaines use toluene, not to worry.

[bishir]

I've been running a 30% mix of Xylene and 93 Octane in my Buick Grand National (just like justa6) for over a year and I've had no problems. I'm able to run 22lbs of boost with zero knock readings. The post earlier is from a Buick GN website. Been running this formula for years and winning races.


Octane Booster is Crap!


James

[JAM1775]

Where is Xylene available ?
I am running 11:2:1 ...no knock on 93 due to cam overlap but would feel better with an effective additive.

[rlearp]

Guys, I'm a chemist (not that means much) and Zylene and Toluene are nothing to worry about (within reason). You handle gasoline on a daily basis, yes? Well, you already handle materials with about the same MSDS (Material Data Safety Sheet) as the things you are worried about. Just don't get it in your eye, don't soak your hands in it, and don't breathe in the fumes.

To get it cheaply contact Fisher or VWR, that is what I do and I get it by the case of 4-4L bottles. Don't get anything that is setup for HPLC, UV-vis spectroscopy, or is marked analytical grade. This stuff is for lab research and will cost you much more than needed. You want the cheapest stuff they sell. To avoid shipping charges find the stockroom at your local University campus or find a chemical supplier in your town, they should be able to help. It'll be a lot cheap than any additives you purchase and will work just as good.

Ron

[Nantucket427]

Thanks for that information. That is what I have been looking for for 6 pages.