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Old 06-29-2020, 12:05 PM   #15
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Seriously doubting that stuff does much good at such a low volume, unless it has lead (which it doesn't).

You'd need 3 gallons of 117 octane fuel (xylene) to bring 15 gal of 91 up to 95 octane

If there were such a thing as an unleaded 129 octane additive, you'd need 1 gal to bring 15 gal up to 93 octane.
for me, i am using smaller volume mixed with 93 just to help with the occasional bad gas. Seems to me that the car is more consistant. I will probably double the amount i put in when the car mods are done. Again, it will be tuned for 93. I am adding it as a buffer, not to adjust my tune.
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Old 06-29-2020, 12:05 PM   #16
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It's one of the only ones that actually increase octane. No sunocos around you? Sunoco around here has 87, 89, 91 and 93
Nope, just 91 is pretty much it. Unless I drive 500 miles lol
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Old 06-29-2020, 01:24 PM   #17
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Seriously doubting that stuff does much good at such a low volume, unless it has lead (which it doesn't).

You'd need 3 gallons of 117 octane fuel (xylene) to bring 15 gal of 91 up to 95 octane

If there were such a thing as an unleaded 129 octane additive, you'd need 1 gal to bring 15 gal up to 93 octane.
Not sure what is in it but it is strong smelling, reminds me of diesel additives. I don't think the 117 octane comparison is equivalent due to the fact one is concentrated and one isn't.
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Old 06-29-2020, 02:55 PM   #18
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Not sure what is in it but it is strong smelling, reminds me of diesel additives. I don't think the 117 octane comparison is equivalent due to the fact one is concentrated and one isn't.
Excuse my ignorance, but what is being "consecrated" and how do you "concentrate" it?
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Old 06-29-2020, 03:23 PM   #19
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Excuse my ignorance, but what is being "consecrated" and how do you "concentrate" it?
I'd go talk to Boostane if you want a real answer.

One would assume the constituents of boostane are focused on controlling/reducing knock/pre-detonation only where as the fuel you reference primary purpose is releasing energy when burned and has an associated octane rating to it.

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Well, sounds like there isn't a reason to discuss then. I hope it works out for you...
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Old 06-29-2020, 04:08 PM   #21
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Not sure about Boostane, but with Torco your plugs and sensors will foul out much quicker due to the residue from the MMT
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Not sure about Boostane, but with Torco your plugs and sensors will foul out much quicker due to the residue from the MMT
I'd look over boostane's site to see if they cover that, again not trying to defend them one way or another.

What I will say is anyone using boostane is likely to have a higher than normal interval of changing plugs due to the type of application/stress the motors it is being used on would normally demand anyways (with or without boostane).
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Old 06-29-2020, 04:41 PM   #23
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I'd look over boostane's site to see if they cover that, again not trying to defend them one way or another.

What I will say is anyone using boostane is likely to have a higher than normal interval of changing plugs due to the type of application/stress the motors it is being used on would normally demand anyways (with or without boostane).
Yep absolutely. From my understanding (and I may be wrong of course) the only way to effectively raise octane from these kind of products is to have the MMT, and with that it leaves a orange residue that fouls plugs and sensors out faster. Maybe Boostane has found a way around that IDK
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Yep absolutely. From my understanding (and I may be wrong of course) the only way to effectively raise octane from these kind of products is to have the MMT, and with that it leaves a orange residue that fouls plugs and sensors out faster. Maybe Boostane has found a way around that IDK
I understand that, but typically you get a good run on normal sensors and plugs anymore with these cars.
I don’t have cats, I would Only be worried about the plugs though. Not a fan of swapping plugs every 3k Miles. If they last 10k Miles I would be good I think.
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I understand that, but typically you get a good run on normal sensors and plugs anymore with these cars.
I don’t have cats, I would Only be worried about the plugs though. Not a fan of swapping plugs every 3k Miles. If they last 10k Miles I would be good I think.
That's true as well. Really depends on the specific application, expectations, etc...In my case the Torco quickly created a residue on the plugs. I run a dedicated nitrous plug (which wear out faster to begin with) combined with changing plugs on a LS1 style f-body is a total PITA, it just wasn't worth it to go from 93 to maybe 95-96 octane.
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Old 06-29-2020, 07:32 PM   #26
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I purchased this product a few weeks ago. Have yet to use it.
This is according to their website FAQ

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Will BOOTane shorten the life of my spark plugs?
The typical spark plug lasts between 60,000 and 70,000 miles. This is under normal operation, and regular pump fuel (what they were designed to run on). By adding BOOSTane to increase performance, you are effectively putting these types of combustion components under more stress. Therefore, it is to be expected that using BOOSTane for an extended period of time will effectively lower the life expectancy of your spark plugs. However in our experience, that amount should be closer to 50,000 miles, instead of the original 70,000 miles. But do you want the extra 20,000 miles, or the 50,000 of high performance?…
Let us know if this answered your questions.
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Old 06-29-2020, 07:36 PM   #27
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Boostane

I have emailed with the creator of Boostane myself and he was very helpful in understanding the product. I was using 6 oz of boostane every fill up of 93. This was just to bring Octane up to 96-97. I did this more as a safety net for bad gas and limit knock.

I would still be using it but I have since moved on to Methanol. I would not hesitate to use it again. In fact I still have a brand new can sitting on the shelf. 1 Can last up to 5 fill ups. Get it on sale with 20% off all the time and its about $22 a can. I would buy a case to make it cheaper.

The Mopar guys use it all the time. Dodge Demons show that a 1/2 can brings octane to 100 and they can use full power with that and 93 octane.
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Old 06-29-2020, 07:54 PM   #28
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I purchased this product a few weeks ago. Have yet to use it.
This is according to their website FAQ

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Will BOOTane shorten the life of my spark plugs?
The typical spark plug lasts between 60,000 and 70,000 miles. This is under normal operation, and regular pump fuel (what they were designed to run on). By adding BOOSTane to increase performance, you are effectively putting these types of combustion components under more stress. Therefore, it is to be expected that using BOOSTane for an extended period of time will effectively lower the life expectancy of your spark plugs. However in our experience, that amount should be closer to 50,000 miles, instead of the original 70,000 miles. But do you want the extra 20,000 miles, or the 50,000 of high performance?…
Let us know if this answered your questions.
Sounds like Boostane may be a little less harsh than the Torco. I'm gonna look into it, and see what makes it a little different. God knows my car needs higher octane to run at its best.
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