[18.2SS.1LE]

Any of you guys running Boostane for peace of mind? I typically only drive the car on the weekends and it takes some decent beatings. Just ordered a can, going to mix 3.2 oz to a tank to reach 96 octane. For only $3.00 a fill up it will be a cheap way to eliminate possible detonation from bad fuel.

[Joshinator99]

Originally Posted by 18.2SS.1LE

Any of you guys running Boostane for peace of mind? I typically only drive the car on the weekends and it takes some decent beatings. Just ordered a can, going to mix 3.2 oz to a tank to reach 96 octane. For only $3.00 a fill up it will be a cheap way to eliminate possible detonation from bad fuel.

I ran it for a summer back when I only had LT4 fueling and had to run 93 (no E). Seemed to work fine and I felt better having a little safety margin vs 93 only.

[asthmamax11]

Yes I just ordered a case of it.
Plan to use a can with every tank

[18.2SS.1LE]

Originally Posted by asthmamax11

Yes I just ordered a case of it.
Plan to use a can with every tank

Which one did you order and what octane are you looking to get to?

[radz28]

I'd been using Racegas concentrate for the last couple years with success. I was only trying to blend for 93 (from 91) , but it seemed to work just fine.

I just transitioned to Boostane, and have been using Professional. It seems to be working just fine, too. Again - I'm just blending to about 93.

[Keko]

Originally Posted by radz28

I'd been using Racegas concentrate for the last couple years with success. I was only trying to blend for 93 (from 91) , but it seemed to work just fine.

I just transitioned to Boostane, and have been using Professional. It seems to be working just fine, too. Again - I'm just blending to about 93.

About how much $ does the boostane work out to per tank when only increasing from 91 to 93? Almost seems like a necessary option in california

[LiqTenExp]

I ran it for a while. It definitely works, was able to throw more timing at the car. I wasn't overly excited about the orange deposits it leaves on plugs/injectors. I also had an injector go bad, I have no evidence to confirm Boostane was associated with the failure though...

I decided to run water/meth and skip the constant boostane applications per fill up. Stuff stinks if you get it on your hands. It also doesn't stay well in anything but the metal container. I was using a plastic container designed for model car (w/nitro and alcohol fuel) and the Boostane would darken/discolor greatly in just a week or two.

[18.2SS.1LE]

Originally Posted by Keko

About how much $ does the boostane work out to per tank when only increasing from 91 to 93? Almost seems like a necessary option in california

If he's using professional, less than $3.00 a tank.

[18.2SS.1LE]

Originally Posted by LiqTenExp

I ran it for a while. It definitely works, was able to throw more timing at the car. I wasn't overly excited about the orange deposits it leaves on plugs/injectors. I also had an injector go bad, I have no evidence to confirm Boostane was associated with the failure though...

I decided to run water/meth and skip the constant boostane applications per fill up. Stuff stinks if you get it on your hands. It also doesn't stay well in anything but the metal container. I was using a plastic container designed for model car (w/nitro and alcohol fuel) and the Boostane would darken/discolor greatly in just a week or two.

I read about the orange deposits, how much were you mixing?

[LiqTenExp]

Originally Posted by 18.2SS.1LE

I read about the orange deposits, how much were you mixing?

I wasn't messing around

I was shooting for 3-5 points above 93 (96-98) octane. Occasionally would go for 100 for safety on dyno when pushing it to the limits. I was using the "professional" strength, not the "street" strength.

Everything gets a dark orange deposit on them with most of these real octane boosters: injectors, spark plugs, 02 sensors, etc.

[arpad_m]

I used Race-Gas for a short while to modestly boost octane to 96-97, which got rid of knock retard while drag racing in the summer heat. Yes, orange discoloration is a thing with every fuel additive that contains MMT.

[radz28]

Originally Posted by Keko

About how much $ does the boostane work out to per tank when only increasing from 91 to 93? Almost seems like a necessary option in california

Like 18.2SS.1LE said - I use Professional, from a 32oz can (which was like $30) and used something like 2.2oz for a full tank. I still get a little orange, even at that low-level, but it's not too noticeable, unless you're looking for it at the exhaust tips. It's worked well.

What's kinda' convenient, and more expensive, is Boostane also makes like 4oz "shot"-bottles, for about $10, that will blend a full tank to about 93. It's pretty convenient. Not cheap, but I don't DD the car, so it's not as big a deal to me.

Originally Posted by arpad_m

I used Race-Gas for a short while to modestly boost octane to 96-97, which got rid of knock retard while drag racing in the summer heat. Yes, orange discoloration is a thing with every fuel additive that contains MMT.

Yup. I think VP has an additive I'll try soon that's alleged to be safe, and I wonder if it has MMT. I haven't looked yet, but I have a feeling it has to.

[95 imp]

You shouldn't use more than 2.5 oz per 10 gallons. Any more leaves orange deposits which will destroy your cats/plugs/injectors and void the factory warranty.

2.5/10 takes you up about 2 numbers.

[2004YZFR1]

The factory manual says not to use anything that has MMT in it. I'm still under warranty so I don't want to void it. It sucks since these are supposed to use 93 octane and its not available in a lot of places. You can run 100 + unleaded race fuel but thats pricey.