what does octane booster do?

JuMBoBeaTS · 07-14-2003, 04:58 PM

yeah.. what does octane booster do? i looked online for some FAQs n there was nothing i really understood.. n i searched in the forums n they only said to add... i was just wondering cuz i bought fuel injector cleaner, put it in and the car runs better... there wuz a slight odor coming out of my exhaust and after the fuel injector it wuz gone... i also saw octane booster next to the fuel injector cleaner and wondered if that'll do anything for my car... thanks for the info

B16EJ1 · 07-14-2003, 06:05 PM

High compression motors need higher octane gas. If you're running a crazy ass compression level then regular pump gas levels will not be enough without the booster to up the octane level. Maybe someone else can brake it down more scientifically.

Jetts · 07-14-2003, 06:09 PM

i heard it only raises the octane like . something
it was a very small number, and at that small number it would take quite a bit of the stuff to even make a diff.

i could be wrong, im just relaying the message about it i read somewhere

bret
www.cynoptics.com

BullShifter · 07-15-2003, 12:54 AM

Yea its for high compression engines. I know some octane booster can go from 92 octane pump gas to 102 octane from 1 bottle. Its probably alcohol or menthanol.

91civicDXdude · 07-15-2003, 02:49 PM

most over the counter octane booster will raise 92 octane gas to 92.5octane. its weak.

knorsk · 07-15-2003, 03:31 PM

most of the time it doesn't do shit. It just burns more efficiently so your engine doesn't misfire or knock or ping (like when using 87). You may as well just go by jet fuel...it's cheaper than filling your tank with 93 and purchasing octane boost. Just be sure to read your manual to see what kind of percentage of alchohol/methanol/lead your engine can handle.

B16EJ1 · 07-15-2003, 06:23 PM

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Originally posted by knorsk
most of the time it doesn't do shit. It just burns more efficiently so your engine doesn't misfire or knock or ping (like when using 87). You may as well just go by jet fuel...it's cheaper than filling your tank with 93 and purchasing octane boost. Just be sure to read your manual to see what kind of percentage of alchohol/methanol/lead your engine can handle.

I hope you're kidding.

knorsk · 07-15-2003, 07:59 PM

well it woulb be just as safe to put airplane fuel in your car than buying octane boost (which I wouldn't recommend regardless). Just check out your manual if you don't believe me i think you can use up to 5-10 percent leaded fuel in a honda engine. 2. it's usually cheaper than filling a tank with 93 and getting canisters of octane boost depending on the gas prices. 3. it only makes a difference for heavily modified cars (dragsters and indy type shiz). 4. If you throw 108 octane in a stockey, you are going to feel maybe 5 horses.

The rest of the horsepower would be in your head.

B16EJ1 · 07-15-2003, 09:13 PM

So what do you suggest on a CTR engine. The suggested octane level is 103 which is not sold at the pumps in the US so what then?

BullShifter · 07-15-2003, 10:29 PM

Airports have weird octane level fuels(high). You could purchase a 55 gallon drum from their supplier for the CTR. There are few gas stations around here that have 110 octane $4.00 per gallon.

blue4g2def · 07-19-2003, 05:56 PM

Make your own.......one word: toluene. I believe its like 15% toluene, a little transmission oil, and then normal pump gas.

http://elektro.cmhnet.org/~charlie/p...i/toluene.html

if i were you, id read the entire site. VERY GOOD INFO!

silky4u · 07-21-2003, 03:27 AM

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Originally posted by JuMBoBeaTS
yeah.. what does octane booster do? i looked online for some FAQs n there was nothing i really understood.. n i searched in the forums n they only said to add... i was just wondering cuz i bought fuel injector cleaner, put it in and the car runs better... there wuz a slight odor coming out of my exhaust and after the fuel injector it wuz gone... i also saw octane booster next to the fuel injector cleaner and wondered if that'll do anything for my car... thanks for the info

Everybody has it all wrong, this is what octane booster does.
Everytime you pour octane booster in your gas tank millions nay billions of imbred ninja leprechauns leap forth in search of the ever thirst quenching carbon deposits. They flock to it like the poopsmith to an overflowing toilet. Racing through your fuel system they devour carbon with extreme prejudice. I use a bottle every time i get gas!

Gulftech · 07-21-2003, 04:25 AM

Jumbo,

Folks are right, store bought booster will only raise octane levels by .1 to .7 (R/M method). Toluene is a great choice because it's the purest burning hydrocarbon you can get commercially, most folks pick it up at the local paint store which can be inconvienient. Also, watch your blend percentages. Avgas is a good option if you have a small airport close by and they will sell it to you, the private airport near me won't sell it unless you have a plane there or show a pilots license.

spooleffect · 07-21-2003, 06:38 AM

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Originally posted by silky4u

Everybody has it all wrong, this is what octane booster does.
Everytime you pour octane booster in your gas tank millions nay billions of imbred ninja leprechauns leap forth in search of the ever thirst quenching carbon deposits. They flock to it like the poopsmith to an overflowing toilet. Racing through your fuel system they devour carbon with extreme prejudice. I use a bottle every time i get gas!

That is the best description of a useless product that I have ever read!

Ricochet · 07-21-2003, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by silky4u

Everybody has it all wrong, this is what octane booster does.
Everytime you pour octane booster in your gas tank millions nay billions of imbred ninja leprechauns leap forth in search of the ever thirst quenching carbon deposits. They flock to it like the poopsmith to an overflowing toilet. Racing through your fuel system they devour carbon with extreme prejudice. I use a bottle every time i get gas!

I haven't seen one intelligent reply from you yet, noob.

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