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Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by Steve, Mar 10, 2006.

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  1. Steve

    Steve Formula Junior

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    #1 Steve, Mar 10, 2006
    I've been reading some of the technical forum posts on octane boosters, and am intregued by Tuolene (sp?). I have a club dyno day coming up in a couple weeks, and was wondering if an octance booster would give me any measureable boost in performance on the dyno with my F40. I currently run 92 octane from the pump.
     
  2. EspritSE

    EspritSE Formula Junior

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    #2 EspritSE, Mar 10, 2006
    Don't believe everything you read about tuolene....

    go to racegas.com and put in the good stuff. They have a search engine for finding race gas distributors by zip code...
     
  3. Steve

    Steve Formula Junior

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    #3 Steve, Mar 10, 2006
    RaceGas.com has no option for my state (Washington). :(
     
  4. EspritSE

    EspritSE Formula Junior

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    #4 EspritSE, Mar 10, 2006
  5. Scuderia-San-Antonio

    Scuderia-San-Antonio Formula 3

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    #5 Scuderia-San-Antonio, Mar 10, 2006
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  6. zsnnf

    zsnnf Formula 3

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    #6 zsnnf, Mar 10, 2006
    Steve,
    If you add about 5 gallons pertank of 100 unleaded to your 92 you should see about a 35 RWHP increase. Here in Cali. there are a dozen or so 76 stations that sell it. I keep a 55gal drum at home for my convenience.
     
  7. 410SA

    410SA F1 Veteran

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    #7 410SA, Mar 10, 2006
    Luckily there are several stations close to my home that carry it. I try to keep mine 50/50 91 octane pump gas and 100 octane race gas.
    I don't bother with race gas for any of the modern cars as the engine management systems deal with the normal pump gas just fine.
     
  8. luke9583

    luke9583 Formula 3

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    #8 luke9583, Mar 10, 2006
    Why not make your own? 93 octane + toululene + acetone + ATF.
     
  9. mrknowitallf40

    mrknowitallf40 Formula Junior

    Feb 20, 2005
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    #9 mrknowitallf40, Mar 10, 2006
    VP 109 unleaded is the stuff to use. Highest octane unleaded available. The 112 will ruin your O2 sensor and foul your plugs, quickly!
     
  10. XR4Tim

    XR4Tim Formula 3

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    #10 XR4Tim, Mar 11, 2006
    Xylene is more potent than toluene. I use it in my Typhoon (mixed with premium fuel of course). Xylene is typically 117 octane, whereas Toluene comes in at 114, IIRC. They cost about the same. When mixing a harsh additive like these, always use a lubricant. I use about 1 ounce of Marvel Mystery Oil for every gallon of Xylene I put in my tank.
    You may also want to look into Torco race fuel concentrate. I have yet to try it, but have only heard success stories so far.
     
  11. zsnnf

    zsnnf Formula 3

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    #11 zsnnf, Mar 11, 2006
    I think you are better off using a blend of race gas to pump gas. That will result in a better, safer and more consistent blend.
    Of course I was told this by a race fuel engineer. Makes sense to me......
    Just my $0.02

    Rick
     
  12. XR4Tim

    XR4Tim Formula 3

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    #12 XR4Tim, Mar 11, 2006
    If race gas was readily available here, I would probably use it. Unfortunately, we get nothing better than 90 octane at the pumps, so to safely drive my truck at 22 psi or more, I need to mix my own fuel.
     

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