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Please note that I would NOT
suggest that a person use the following fuel mixtures without considering the
detrimental effects on their engine, vital engine components (O2 sensor, etc),
and other potential damage. That said, the information is interesting.
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Original publication is:
GS-Xtra
1213 Gornto Road
Valdosta, GA 31602
Editor: Richard Lasetter, president Gran Sport Club of America (GSCA)
The title of the original was something like "Homebrew Octane
Boosters"... I took a little license in adding some things to the
article from my experiences when I typed it in, so it isn't verbatum,
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FORMULA #1 - TOULENE
R+M/2.........114
Cost...........$2.50/gal
Mixtures with 92 Octane Premium
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10%...........94.2 Octane
20%...........96.4 Octane
30%...........98.6 Octane
Notes: Common ingredient in Octane Boosters in a can. 12-16 ounces will
only raise octane 2-3 *points*, i.e. from 92 to 92.3. Often costs $3-5
for 12-16 ounces, when it can be purchased for less than $3/gal at
chemical supply houses or paint stores.
FORMULA #2 - XYLENE
R+M/2.........117
Cost...........$2.75/gal
Mixtures with 92 Octane Premium
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10%...........94.5 Octane
20%...........97.0 Octane
30%...........99.5 Octane
Notes: Similar to Toulene. 12-16 ounces will only raise octane 2-3
*points*, i.e. from 92 to 92.3. Usually mixed with Toulene and
advertised as *race formula*.
FORMULA #3 - METHYL-TERTIARY-BUTYL-ETHER
(MTBE)
R+M/2.........118
Cost...........$3.50/gal
Mixtures with 92 Octane Premium
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10%...........94.6 Octane
20%...........97.2 Octane
30%...........99.8 Octane
Notes: Oxygenate. Very common in octane booster products. Has lower BTU
content than toulene or xylene, but oxygenate effect makes the gasoline
burn
better and produce more energy.
FORMULA #4 - METHANOL OR ETHANOL
R+M/2.........101
Cost...........$0.60 - $1.75/gal
Mixtures with 92 Octane Premium
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10%...........94.3 Octane (Methanol)
10%...........94.7 Octane (Ethanol)
20%...........Not Recommended
Notes: Methanol is wood alcohol. Ethanol is grain alcohol and found in
Gasohol in 10% ratios. Both alcohols are mildly corrosive and will eat
gas tank
linings, rubber and aluminum if used in excessive ratios. Main
ingredient in "Gas Dryers", combine with water.
FORMULA #5 - ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL AND
TERTIARY BUTYL ALCOHOL
R+M/2.........101
Cost...........$0.60-$1.50/gal
Mixtures with 92 Octane Premium
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10%...........94.5 Octane
20%...........Not Recommended
30%...........Not Recommended
Notes: Similar to Methanol/Ethanol. Isopropyl Alcohol is simply rubbing
alcohol.
How to make your own octane booster (this is the basic formula of one of
the popular octane booster products). To make eight 16 ounce bottles
(128 oz = 1 gal):
100 oz of toulene for octane boost
25 oz of mineral spirits (cleaning agent)
3 oz of transmission fluid (lubricating agent)
This product is advertised as "octane booster with cleaning agent *and*
lubricating agent!". Diesel fuel or kerosene can be substituted for
mineral spirits and light turbine oil can be substituted for
transmission fluid. Color can be added with petroleum dyes.
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modifications will work on your specific vehicle, any damages caused as
part of the installation or use of these modifications are the the
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