Ill affects from Octane Booster?

clg82 · 06-01-2023, 04:40 PM

Hey everyone, my tune requires the use of an octane booster for this shitty 91 we have here in Cali. Aside from changing the plugs a different shade of color, are there any other ill affects from running an Octane Booster on every fill up? Trying to stay as stock "looking" as possible is def a priority living in Cali, so going with a TooHigh setup would make me uneasy. Thanks for any input or suggestions!

*radz28* · 06-01-2023, 08:25 PM

It's said anything in the exhaust could get build-up. I never noticed much on my plugs, but I was just trying to blend to about 93-94. I ran RaceGas (orange - 1-32oz can per tank) and Professional Boostane to blend to about the same.

All say they're safe but no one makes a guarantee. I think the Boostane was a bit of a better buy, and a proven product, as RaceGas and VP's Octanium.

FarmerFran · 06-01-2023, 08:47 PM

Can you get a jug of fuel from a race fueling and mix it per fill up? Kind like what they do with "89" octane in the east. Just a mix of 93 and 87 octane. But you would mix 91 and whatever? No full on race gas just mix it in.

Octane boosters are going to be $$$, which you already know and it freaks me out that the big fuel guys do not offer it. Like shell, bp etc...

Camfab · 06-02-2023, 01:54 AM

Not sure where you live in CA, but my town has VP unleaded at the station. I’d rather back off a tune than rely on octane booster, but that’s me.

JSH · 06-02-2023, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clg82

Hey everyone, my tune requires the use of an octane booster for this shitty 91 we have here in Cali. Aside from changing the plugs a different shade of color, are there any other ill affects from running an Octane Booster on every fill up? Trying to stay as stock "looking" as possible is def a priority living in Cali, so going with a TooHigh setup would make me uneasy. Thanks for any input or suggestions!

There are long threads here on octane booster. While I never use it, many here have.

LiqTenExp · 06-02-2023, 08:22 AM

Please don't take my next comments as anything negative towards Octane boosters...

I stopped using Boostane after a couple WB02 sensor failures and an Injector issue. I switched to water/meth and haven't had any of those issues repeat since (same or longer amount of time has passed). I have no way to directly tie these failures to Boostane other than the fact that they haven't repeated since I stopped using it. I was mixing 93 up to 98+.

They work but I just don't think it is appropriate to use them every tank. Heading to an event like a track day or dyno event as an extra precaution against knock should be fine.

KingLT1 · 06-02-2023, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clg82

Hey everyone, my tune requires the use of an octane booster for this shitty 91 we have here in Cali. Aside from changing the plugs a different shade of color, are there any other ill affects from running an Octane Booster on every fill up? Trying to stay as stock "looking" as possible is def a priority living in Cali, so going with a TooHigh setup would make me uneasy. Thanks for any input or suggestions!

The Toohighpsi setup is utilized to increase fuel system headroom. You would still run into the same octane limitations with a Toohighpsi setup on 91 octane. That being said VP octanium booster is good stuff.

*radz28* · 06-02-2023, 09:05 AM

I think he's trying to be as mod' friendly as possible, because in CA, even law enforcement will stop cars for mods' without CARB-exemption. So - some people use strategies that minimize any visual cues of any modifications to the car. Being octane limited to 91, and with smog nazi's everywhere, it's hard to get power, so if you can get a few tens-worth of power through better fuel, that's one way to stay low on the radar.

I think if everyone uses that as a filter, the reasoning behind the OP's post might become a little clearer.

JMHO.

WhiteMale · 06-02-2023, 09:10 AM

E85 tune or mix some E in to your 91 gas????

jjgi5150 · 06-02-2023, 12:14 PM

Hi all,

When I lived in Cali, I used to mix locally available 100 octane unleaded race gas in a percentage to up my shitty 91 to a less shitty 93. The car ran better for sure, but then, five years ago, it was $10.00 per gallon. No idea the cost now.

I used available charts from the net for the mix ratio. Never had any issues at all. Sadly, the better fuel mix never helped the totally stupid off-idle stumble the ‘18 ZLE was stuck with from the stock ECU settings.

I haven’t used anything but AZ 91 in my new ‘22 ZLE, as I really haven’t had tons of time to drive it. But it does run a lot better and stronger than my’18 did.

JJ

ZL1 1LE · 06-02-2023, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clg82

Hey everyone, my tune requires the use of an octane booster for this shitty 91 we have here in Cali. Aside from changing the plugs a different shade of color, are there any other ill affects from running an Octane Booster on every fill up? Trying to stay as stock "looking" as possible is def a priority living in Cali, so going with a TooHigh setup would make me uneasy. Thanks for any input or suggestions!

I've been running Race Gas literally since day 1. My outside exhaust tips are orange vs black. That's about it.

kropscamaro16 · 06-02-2023, 03:01 PM

i use the torco octane booster ever track day no issues almost 40k going to get oil change and plugs changed next week so well see how they look

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/t...SABEgJSO_D_BwE

JSH · 06-02-2023, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clg82

Hey everyone, my tune requires the use of an octane booster for this shitty 91 we have here in Cali. Aside from changing the plugs a different shade of color, are there any other ill affects from running an Octane Booster on every fill up? Trying to stay as stock "looking" as possible is def a priority living in Cali, so going with a TooHigh setup would make me uneasy. Thanks for any input or suggestions!

I run 100, 104, or 109 octane depending on what I'm doing with the car. I'm not sure it would run very long on 93.

Idaho2018GTPremium · 06-03-2023, 11:23 AM

I don’t use octane booster because I’ve heard of fouling spark plugs, O2 sensors, and cats.

06-01-2023, 04:40 PM	#1
clg82 Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,150	Ill affects from Octane Booster? Hey everyone, my tune requires the use of an octane booster for this shitty 91 we have here in Cali. Aside from changing the plugs a different shade of color, are there any other ill affects from running an Octane Booster on every fill up? Trying to stay as stock "looking" as possible is def a priority living in Cali, so going with a TooHigh setup would make me uneasy. Thanks for any input or suggestions! __________________ 2020 ZL1 A10 Shadow Gray Metallic Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R\| Mamo Throttle Body V2\| RotoFab Intake\| AWE Touring Catback Exhaust\| TCM Tune\| Tune\| Eibach Pro\| BMR Rear Cradle Lockout\| PPF\| Ceramic\| BCForged HCS21

06-01-2023, 08:25 PM	#2
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	It's said anything in the exhaust could get build-up. I never noticed much on my plugs, but I was just trying to blend to about 93-94. I ran RaceGas (orange - 1-32oz can per tank) and Professional Boostane to blend to about the same. All say they're safe but no one makes a guarantee. I think the Boostane was a bit of a better buy, and a proven product, as RaceGas and VP's Octanium. __________________ '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

06-01-2023, 08:47 PM	#3
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	Can you get a jug of fuel from a race fueling and mix it per fill up? Kind like what they do with "89" octane in the east. Just a mix of 93 and 87 octane. But you would mix 91 and whatever? No full on race gas just mix it in. Octane boosters are going to be $$$, which you already know and it freaks me out that the big fuel guys do not offer it. Like shell, bp etc... __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

06-02-2023, 08:22 AM	#6
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 905	Please don't take my next comments as anything negative towards Octane boosters... I stopped using Boostane after a couple WB02 sensor failures and an Injector issue. I switched to water/meth and haven't had any of those issues repeat since (same or longer amount of time has passed). I have no way to directly tie these failures to Boostane other than the fact that they haven't repeated since I stopped using it. I was mixing 93 up to 98+. They work but I just don't think it is appropriate to use them every tank. Heading to an event like a track day or dyno event as an extra precaution against knock should be fine. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

06-02-2023, 09:05 AM	#8
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I think he's trying to be as mod' friendly as possible, because in CA, even law enforcement will stop cars for mods' without CARB-exemption. So - some people use strategies that minimize any visual cues of any modifications to the car. Being octane limited to 91, and with smog nazi's everywhere, it's hard to get power, so if you can get a few tens-worth of power through better fuel, that's one way to stay low on the radar. I think if everyone uses that as a filter, the reasoning behind the OP's post might become a little clearer. JMHO. __________________ '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

06-02-2023, 01:54 AM	#4
Camfab Drives: ‘23 ZL1-1LE Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: SoCal Posts: 357	Not sure where you live in CA, but my town has VP unleaded at the station. I’d rather back off a tune than rely on octane booster, but that’s me.

06-02-2023, 09:10 AM	#9
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,992	E85 tune or mix some E in to your 91 gas????

06-02-2023, 12:14 PM	#10
jjgi5150 Drives: 2022 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 259	Hi all, When I lived in Cali, I used to mix locally available 100 octane unleaded race gas in a percentage to up my shitty 91 to a less shitty 93. The car ran better for sure, but then, five years ago, it was $10.00 per gallon. No idea the cost now. I used available charts from the net for the mix ratio. Never had any issues at all. Sadly, the better fuel mix never helped the totally stupid off-idle stumble the ‘18 ZLE was stuck with from the stock ECU settings. I haven’t used anything but AZ 91 in my new ‘22 ZLE, as I really haven’t had tons of time to drive it. But it does run a lot better and stronger than my’18 did. JJ __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE, NGM, Nav, PDR, born 11/22/17 SOLD 2022 ZLE, MH3, WCT, Nav, PDR, born 10/21-5/22!!! 2021 F-250 FX4 2023 Hyundai SF Calligraphy

06-02-2023, 03:01 PM	#12
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	i use the torco octane booster ever track day no issues almost 40k going to get oil change and plugs changed next week so well see how they look https://www.summitracing.com/parts/t...SABEgJSO_D_BwE __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

06-03-2023, 11:23 AM	#14
Idaho2018GTPremium Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,211	I don’t use octane booster because I’ve heard of fouling spark plugs, O2 sensors, and cats. __________________ 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 2022 GR Supra 3.0 Past: 2018 Mustang GT Premium w/ PP1, MR, and A10 2007 MazdaSpeed3 1995 Pontiac Trans Am 1987 Camaro Z28

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