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Hello all.... Running a new Ulmer 180 kit in my Nytro and have a question on using Torco Accelerator when 91 or better isnt available. Looking at their chart, it appears that going from 91 to 95 Octane requires about 1.6 oz per gallon so for math sake lets say 2 oz. What about trying to raise from 87 or 89 to 91? Does the logic hold true for that? i.e. 4 point raise for 2 oz per gallon from 87 to 91?
I just dont have experience with the stuff or boosted engines for that matter. Not specifically trying to skimp on the Torco, but on a 300 mile per day trip, anything can happen so I dont want to add more than is necessary. I am carrying (2) 8 oz cans of Torco so how much is enough. The chart doesnt address going from 87 to 91. By the way, the kit seems to be running around 6psi at about 700'. Otherwise stock motor.
Any help would be great!!!
I just dont have experience with the stuff or boosted engines for that matter. Not specifically trying to skimp on the Torco, but on a 300 mile per day trip, anything can happen so I dont want to add more than is necessary. I am carrying (2) 8 oz cans of Torco so how much is enough. The chart doesnt address going from 87 to 91. By the way, the kit seems to be running around 6psi at about 700'. Otherwise stock motor.
Any help would be great!!!
Call Jodie (a guy) at Torco and he will email the chart for the 87 octane blend chart. He hooked me up with it about a month back. Nice guy
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IFyou get the chart I would be interested myself. Right now I dump the whole can just to be safe.
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Some helpful info on Octane Boosters:
NOS Octane Additive: When mixed in a 60:1 ratio of fuel to additive the NOS averaged a RON reading of 102.8 and a MON rating of 92.5. Giving NOS in a concentration of 60:1 an AKI of 97.6 when mixed with 93 pump fuel.
When used an a concentration of 20:1, over the recommended maximum, 102.6 RON was achieved with a MON of 93.1 giving it a AKI of 97.8.
The results from the NOS booster seemed a little off, but they were later confirmed. No matter what concentration used NOS would not boost 93 pump over 98 octane.
STP Octane Additive: When mixed in a 60:1 ratio of fuel to additive the STP averaged a RON reading of 100.1 and a MON rating of 90.2. Giving STP in a concentration of 60:1 an AKI of 95.2 when mixed with 93 pump fuel.
When used an a concentration of 20:1, over the recommended maximum, 103.1 RON was achieved with a MON of 93.5 giving it a AKI of 98.4.
As with almost all of the boosters tested, more than one bottle is needed to raise the octane of an entire tank any significant amount. Based on the amounts needed, boosting 87 octane to 93 is not cost effective over just purchasing premium from the start. To boost to 98 AKI from 93 on most tanks would require over 6 bottles. This level of additive is never recommended.
Outlaw Octane Additive: When mixed in a 80:1 ratio of fuel to additive the Outlaw averaged a RON reading of 101.2 and a MON rating of 91.4. Giving Outlaw in a concentration of 80:1 an AKI of 96.3 when mixed with 93 pump fuel. Give the lean additive fuel ratio, this is impressive for a 9 dollar bottle of commonly available octane booster.
When used an a concentration of 40:1, over the recommended maximum, 102.2 RON was achieved with a MON of 92.1 giving it a AKI of 97.15.
As with other boosters tested, the effectiveness levels off after a certain ratio. IE, just because 1oz gives 3 octane numbers does not mean 2oz will give 6. More is not better here.
This is one of the few boosters able that can with just one bottle raise the octane of an entire tank a significant amount. In a lightly tuned engine this could be a good product to gain a few octane numbers for track days. Two bottles in a full tank would provide a healthy increase in octane. While race fuel would be better, for occasional track days this would be a great fuel supplement.
Finally Lucas Octane Additive: When mixed in a 100:1 ratio of fuel to additive the Lucas Octane Boosted averaged a RON reading of 101.4 and a MON rating of 91.8. Giving Lucas in a concentration of 100:1 an AKI of 96.6 when mixed with 93 pump fuel. With a ratio of 100:1 this make Lucas the most concentrated additive.
When used an a concentration of 50:1 103.1 RON was achieved with a MON of 93.5 giving it a AKI of 98.4.
To date Lucas octane booster is the only booster tested that had significant results with only one bottle in the tank. One bottle is enough to make 10 gallons of 96.6 octane out of 93.
NOS Octane Additive: When mixed in a 60:1 ratio of fuel to additive the NOS averaged a RON reading of 102.8 and a MON rating of 92.5. Giving NOS in a concentration of 60:1 an AKI of 97.6 when mixed with 93 pump fuel.
When used an a concentration of 20:1, over the recommended maximum, 102.6 RON was achieved with a MON of 93.1 giving it a AKI of 97.8.
The results from the NOS booster seemed a little off, but they were later confirmed. No matter what concentration used NOS would not boost 93 pump over 98 octane.
STP Octane Additive: When mixed in a 60:1 ratio of fuel to additive the STP averaged a RON reading of 100.1 and a MON rating of 90.2. Giving STP in a concentration of 60:1 an AKI of 95.2 when mixed with 93 pump fuel.
When used an a concentration of 20:1, over the recommended maximum, 103.1 RON was achieved with a MON of 93.5 giving it a AKI of 98.4.
As with almost all of the boosters tested, more than one bottle is needed to raise the octane of an entire tank any significant amount. Based on the amounts needed, boosting 87 octane to 93 is not cost effective over just purchasing premium from the start. To boost to 98 AKI from 93 on most tanks would require over 6 bottles. This level of additive is never recommended.
Outlaw Octane Additive: When mixed in a 80:1 ratio of fuel to additive the Outlaw averaged a RON reading of 101.2 and a MON rating of 91.4. Giving Outlaw in a concentration of 80:1 an AKI of 96.3 when mixed with 93 pump fuel. Give the lean additive fuel ratio, this is impressive for a 9 dollar bottle of commonly available octane booster.
When used an a concentration of 40:1, over the recommended maximum, 102.2 RON was achieved with a MON of 92.1 giving it a AKI of 97.15.
As with other boosters tested, the effectiveness levels off after a certain ratio. IE, just because 1oz gives 3 octane numbers does not mean 2oz will give 6. More is not better here.
This is one of the few boosters able that can with just one bottle raise the octane of an entire tank a significant amount. In a lightly tuned engine this could be a good product to gain a few octane numbers for track days. Two bottles in a full tank would provide a healthy increase in octane. While race fuel would be better, for occasional track days this would be a great fuel supplement.
Finally Lucas Octane Additive: When mixed in a 100:1 ratio of fuel to additive the Lucas Octane Boosted averaged a RON reading of 101.4 and a MON rating of 91.8. Giving Lucas in a concentration of 100:1 an AKI of 96.6 when mixed with 93 pump fuel. With a ratio of 100:1 this make Lucas the most concentrated additive.
When used an a concentration of 50:1 103.1 RON was achieved with a MON of 93.5 giving it a AKI of 98.4.
To date Lucas octane booster is the only booster tested that had significant results with only one bottle in the tank. One bottle is enough to make 10 gallons of 96.6 octane out of 93.
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