Octane booster

[bigtex]

Originally Posted by MCarsFan

Also, I'm looking into Northstar Drag strip in Denton. Sells MS100.

That could be a good option for me too as I am over in Southlake. Thanks!

[bigtex]

I added 2 gallons of E85 to a tank of 93 and my car seems to be very happy in this hot and humid Texas weather this week. I will likely continue to run this mix in my DD. Thanks again George!

For those near DFW airport in TX, Classic Chevrolet in Grapevine opened a station that sells E85. It is not listed as top tier, but I heard from some of the GTR guys that the quality is pretty good.

[phil_]

I recently filled up with 94 octane and honestly I feel like I'm driving a different car than with 91. Unfortunately I don't have access to anything but 91 where I live.

Anyone use VP Racing Fuel (Motorsport 109)? It's unleaded and comes in 5, 30 and 55 gallons. I'm thinking of picking up 30 gallons and mixing it with every tank. Seems like I would get about 10 tanks worth if aiming for 93 octane.

[13M5F10]

Originally Posted by phil_

I recently filled up with 94 octane and honestly I feel like I'm driving a different car than with 91. Unfortunately I don't have access to anything but 91 where I live.

Anyone use VP Racing Fuel (Motorsport 109)? It's unleaded and comes in 5, 30 and 55 gallons. I'm thinking of picking up 30 gallons and mixing it with every tank. Seems like I would get about 10 tanks worth if aiming for 93 octane.

That price though just sucks!!!

[phil_]

Originally Posted by 13M5F10

That price though just sucks!!!

I found a semi-local dealer for $694 (CDN) / 30 gallons. Comes out to $23 a gallon

I guess I could buy 94 octane in 55 gallon barrels and have it shipped. Only concern is storage / hassle.

[Barry9020]

can you add e85 to your car without getting it tuned or anything? i have a 550i with n63tu motor

[momos750]

Originally Posted by Barry9020

can you add e85 to your car without getting it tuned or anything? i have a 550i with n63tu motor

Yes. Don't run anymore than 25-30% E85.
So depending on tank size approx 4 gallons or so.

[Msizzle]

to me octane booster is better than e85. Yes the e85 is more octane than pump 93 but its also 30% less powerful. Normally on a tuned car you pump more volume of fuel when you use e85 to make up for the fact that its less powerful. Thats why these e85 gtr's get such horrible gas mileage. So yes the ecu will run more aggressive timing as a result of the higher octane, but you are also burning a less powerful blend of fuel.

[FSociety]

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/car...-about-octane/

[Msizzle]

Originally Posted by FSociety

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/car...-about-octane/

great read

[Bowser330]

E85 > octane booster

E85 burns cleaner than gasoline (it's 85% alcohol) let alone octane booster which, as mentioned, leaves a residue.

With that said terry from bms, for years, would use nos octane booster race formula with mmt in his cars to bump them up from crap 91 to 93. No issues reported.

Terry also runs e85 on top of the octane booster sometimes when he's testing race map 7 or custom maps. In those cases I'm wondering if maybe the e85 helps to clean the residue somewhat?

[13M5F10]

Originally Posted by Bowser330

E85 > octane booster

E85 burns cleaner than gasoline (it's 85% alcohol) let alone octane booster which, as mentioned, leaves a residue.

With that said terry from bms, for years, would use nos octane booster race formula with mmt in his cars to bump them up from crap 91 to 93. No issues reported.

Terry also runs e85 on top of the octane booster sometimes when he's testing race map 7 or custom maps. In those cases I'm wondering if maybe the e85 helps to clean the residue somewhat?

I agree with the residue. I used to use Torco until I started using E85

I see a tint of red on my plugs.

[m5q8]

Boostane is the best in the market
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[babyboss]

Originally Posted by momos750

Yes. Don't run anymore than 25-30% E85.
So depending on tank size approx 4 gallons or so.

On the fuel flap it says 10% max E85 !!!
Wont 25-30% cause misfire issues on a stock car ?

[Lerxst M4]

Originally Posted by babyboss

On the fuel flap it says 10% max E85 !!!
Wont 25-30% cause misfire issues on a stock car ?

LOL...funny topic as I accidentally put in 10 gallons on top of my 25% mix last night with a 1/4 tank. WHOOPS!

Car is running okay (have driven about 30 miles) and I'll just keep topping off with 93 until I get a full tank of non-mix in. Then I'll start over again - and pay closer attention.

[Lerxst M4]

Made it home from work (25 miles) without issue today. Car feels great even though I didn't get too far into the upper RPM range more than once or twice. Added another 3 gallons of 93 to top it off when I got close to home.

So far 10 gallons of 'accidental E85' hasn't been an issue. I'll add another 3 gallons of 93 tomorrow after my commute and I should be in the clear.

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by Lerxst M6

Made it home from work (25 miles) without issue today. Car feels great even though I didn't get too far into the upper RPM range more than once or twice. Added another 3 gallons of 93 to top it off when I got close to home.

So far 10 gallons of 'accidental E85' hasn't been an issue. I'll add another 3 gallons of 93 tomorrow after my commute and I should be in the clear.

Not a big deal lol, 10gal of E85 + 11gal of 93 = 21gal you're in a E45% blend sure not all cars like it or not properly tuned for and the more 93 you add the E content becomes less.

[Msizzle]

i did logs with 4 gallons of e85 and imo octane booster is way better, the car on a stock tune needs a larger volume of fuel with e85 in there and i was maxing my fuel trims at 19psi

[V8munro]

Whats the verdict on vp ms100 and also flowing meth. That should allow me to run high boost 28psi? Or bettee with ms109. They are both similar prices but i have some ms100 already

[steeve13m]

Originally Posted by bigtex

I don't have easy access to race fuel and I don't want to install meth as car is a daily driver and I often have my wife and kid in the car with me. Therefore, I figured I would try adding a bottle of Lucas oil octane booster when I filled-up with my usual top tier 93 octane this week. After a few miles of driving I noticed a big difference, especially in the warm weather here in TX at the current time. Car is much smoother and has more power. However, I hear conflicting reports on whether it is ok to run octane boosters all the time. What is everyone's experience?

I've been using 1 bottle of Lucas on each 93oct fillup...works great you definitely feel the difference on acceleration....Lab tests apparently change it from 93 to ~95 octane(I had researched and couldn't find another product showing real lab tests showing a better octane boost)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[kjdeion21]

Originally Posted by bigtex

I don't have easy access to race fuel and I don't want to install meth as car is a daily driver and I often have my wife and kid in the car with me. Therefore, I figured I would try adding a bottle of Lucas oil octane booster when I filled-up with my usual top tier 93 octane this week. After a few miles of driving I noticed a big difference, especially in the warm weather here in TX at the current time. Car is much smoother and has more power. However, I hear conflicting reports on whether it is ok to run octane boosters all the time. What is everyone's experience?

I have too noticed a huge difference, so much so that it has been ALL I have been filling up with... meaning adding the octane booster and such, but this last time all of a sudden my car is running sluggish and I do not have any codes or anything or even the car is acting normal... anyway, my uncle is a Chemical Engineer and been in OG his entire career 40 years and he said the MMT can screw up the plugs... do you have or have had any negative experience.... so not all octane boosters have MMT but the most effective ones do... I just did a bunch of research on it. Thanks, KJ

[kjdeion21]

Originally Posted by phil_

I recently filled up with 94 octane and honestly I feel like I'm driving a different car than with 91. Unfortunately I don't have access to anything but 91 where I live.

Anyone use VP Racing Fuel (Motorsport 109)? It's unleaded and comes in 5, 30 and 55 gallons. I'm thinking of picking up 30 gallons and mixing it with every tank. Seems like I would get about 10 tanks worth if aiming for 93 octane.

I have been using the Octane Booster and it has been a game changer... I can barely hit the gas pedal and I go into boost immediately... only issue is I changes to the Lucas Oil to try it and the second tank my car is running sluggish, I wonder if it is the MMT in the fluid...