Adding fuel additives - Easy option!

LiqTenExp · 03-16-2020, 08:36 PM

Running a little bit of Boostane to help insure octane level of fuel and was trying to figure out how to get it in there without making a mess. You have to get it into the tank, bypass the anti-siphon feature, and figure a way to carry around enough for at least 1 extra tank on the road.

Found this from my R/C days and it works perfectly. Reaches down long enough to get past anti-siphon feature. You can get them on amazon for less than $10, search for Fast Fill Fuel Bottle 500cc or similar.

It easily pulls the additive out of the 32 ounce containers, you can measure how much you pull from the container and place in your tank using side measurement markers.

JonDaddy82 · 03-16-2020, 09:52 PM

I just use the OEM fuel filler thing that came with the car and a small funnel, but I’m basic.

Snowwolfe · 03-16-2020, 10:04 PM

I just buy 93 octane gas and call it quits.

Flexhorn · 03-17-2020, 12:13 AM

I went with Torco. Supposed to raise it to 105

IneedAZ · 03-17-2020, 04:53 AM

I run Boostane all the time in my cars. I buy the 5gal drum as it is the most economical. Brings the cost down below $9 range per can. I use a very small long neck funnel.

URBAN LEGEND · 03-17-2020, 05:13 AM

Great idea and great thinking. Thanks for posting this.

LiqTenExp · 03-17-2020, 05:38 AM

I don't have to mess with factory fuel filler and can bring 3-4 tanks worth of booster in that 500ml container with me.

Markoz28 · 03-17-2020, 06:01 AM

Great idea. I was using Boostane for a while. About 4oz per fill up of 93. Just to bring it up to about 95 for knock protection. Currently running Meth now so not using it anymore.

arpad_m · 03-17-2020, 07:27 AM

I use Race Gas concentrate, just enough to raise octane to 95-96, which eliminates all knock retard under WOT. Great idea on the filler, I usually just dump half the can into a half tank with a long neck funnel, heh.

FoundNemo · 03-17-2020, 07:29 AM

FYI, the factory manual has comments about not using additives i believe that have MMT at risk to damaging multiple pieces of equipment / spark plugs, etc. I am pretty sure most of these have MMT but I could be wrong. Double check to be safe, PSA only. Race Gas Concentrate lists MMT as a primary additive

ZL1 1LE · 03-17-2020, 08:36 AM

I use Race Gas Race Fuel Concentrate as well and thru Summit, it's available in 16 & 32 oz cans which I carry in the car. A 16 oz can treats 8 gallons of 91 and a 32 oz can treats 16 gallons. Essentially a half or, a full tank. I use the OEM funnel as well as another funnel with a larger opening running thru the OEM one.

LiqTenExp · 03-17-2020, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FoundNemo

FYI, the factory manual has comments about not using additives i believe that have MMT at risk to damaging multiple pieces of equipment / spark plugs, etc. I am pretty sure most of these have MMT but I could be wrong. Double check to be safe, PSA only. Race Gas Concentrate lists MMT as a primary additive

It was recommended by my tuner who has been running it in his own personal cars even. Something to watch:

*radz28* · 03-17-2020, 09:51 AM

All octane boosters that actually work have MMT. At least that's my understanding. I was trying to get through break-in before adding any. I have Boostane and Race Gas and am trying to get my 91 to about 95 so OEM-timing isn't pulled, like it says it probably will on 91.

Has anyone had warranty issues or parts failures from any of these? I know spark plugs will have to be changed sooner - no biggie. I'm aware there's possible issues with the cats', too, though; and O2 sensors. I'm not really too worried if I lose a few thousand miles out of my cats', but don't want to have to replace them at like 50K or something...

LiqTenExp · 03-17-2020, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz28

All octane boosters that actually work have MMT. At least that's my understanding. I was trying to get through break-in before adding any. I have Boostane and Race Gas and am trying to get my 91 to about 95 so OEM-timing isn't pulled, like it says it probably will on 91.

Has anyone had warranty issues or parts failures from any of these? I know spark plugs will have to be changed sooner - no biggie. I'm aware there's possible issues with the cats', too, though; and O2 sensors. I'm not really too worried if I lose a few thousand miles out of my cats', but don't want to have to replace them at like 50K or something...

Plugs may turn orange but not impacted. 02 and Cats are fine with 2 brands I researched (Race Gas and Boostane).

03-16-2020, 08:36 PM	#1
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 926	Adding fuel additives - Easy option! Running a little bit of Boostane to help insure octane level of fuel and was trying to figure out how to get it in there without making a mess. You have to get it into the tank, bypass the anti-siphon feature, and figure a way to carry around enough for at least 1 extra tank on the road. Found this from my R/C days and it works perfectly. Reaches down long enough to get past anti-siphon feature. You can get them on amazon for less than $10, search for Fast Fill Fuel Bottle 500cc or similar. It easily pulls the additive out of the 32 ounce containers, you can measure how much you pull from the container and place in your tank using side measurement markers. Attached Images __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

03-16-2020, 09:52 PM	#2
JonDaddy82 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Coupe NFG M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Nolensville, TN Posts: 620	I just use the OEM fuel filler thing that came with the car and a small funnel, but I’m basic. __________________ 1989 Forumla 350 WS6 <- High School 2000 Trans Am Firehawk <- After High School 2017 Colorado Z71 <- Daily 2018 ZL1 M6 <- Not Daily

03-16-2020, 10:04 PM	#3
Snowwolfe Drives: CTV5 V Blackwing on order Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East TN Posts: 431	I just buy 93 octane gas and call it quits. __________________ 2022 CT5 V Blackwing with A10 2021 GMC Denali pickup with 6.2 and A10 2017 Ford Expedition

03-17-2020, 04:53 AM	#5
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,111 View My Garage	I run Boostane all the time in my cars. I buy the 5gal drum as it is the most economical. Brings the cost down below $9 range per can. I use a very small long neck funnel. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

03-17-2020, 05:13 AM	#6
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Great idea and great thinking. Thanks for posting this. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

03-17-2020, 12:13 AM	#4
Flexhorn Drives: A10 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 142	I went with Torco. Supposed to raise it to 105

03-17-2020, 05:38 AM	#7
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 926	I don't have to mess with factory fuel filler and can bring 3-4 tanks worth of booster in that 500ml container with me. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

03-17-2020, 06:01 AM	#8
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	Great idea. I was using Boostane for a while. About 4oz per fill up of 93. Just to bring it up to about 95 for knock protection. Currently running Meth now so not using it anymore.

03-17-2020, 07:27 AM	#9
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,477 View My Garage	I use Race Gas concentrate, just enough to raise octane to 95-96, which eliminates all knock retard under WOT. Great idea on the filler, I usually just dump half the can into a half tank with a long neck funnel, heh. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle Terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

03-17-2020, 07:29 AM	#10
FoundNemo Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: GA Posts: 573	FYI, the factory manual has comments about not using additives i believe that have MMT at risk to damaging multiple pieces of equipment / spark plugs, etc. I am pretty sure most of these have MMT but I could be wrong. Double check to be safe, PSA only. Race Gas Concentrate lists MMT as a primary additive Attached Images Last edited by FoundNemo; 03-17-2020 at 08:47 AM.

03-17-2020, 08:36 AM	#11
ZL1 1LE @zle_blackwing Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: S OC Posts: 1,390	I use Race Gas Race Fuel Concentrate as well and thru Summit, it's available in 16 & 32 oz cans which I carry in the car. A 16 oz can treats 8 gallons of 91 and a 32 oz can treats 16 gallons. Essentially a half or, a full tank. I use the OEM funnel as well as another funnel with a larger opening running thru the OEM one. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE - Red Hot, Nav, PDR

03-17-2020, 09:51 AM	#13
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,855 View My Garage	All octane boosters that actually work have MMT. At least that's my understanding. I was trying to get through break-in before adding any. I have Boostane and Race Gas and am trying to get my 91 to about 95 so OEM-timing isn't pulled, like it says it probably will on 91. Has anyone had warranty issues or parts failures from any of these? I know spark plugs will have to be changed sooner - no biggie. I'm aware there's possible issues with the cats', too, though; and O2 sensors. I'm not really too worried if I lose a few thousand miles out of my cats', but don't want to have to replace them at like 50K or something... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

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