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Subject	If you're going to buy a 55 gallon drum, use this:
Posted by	pocheeyo on March 12, 2008 at 5:44 AM
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In Reply To	Does anyone mix their gas to acheive higher octane posted by the80proof on March 12, 2008 at 03:39 AM
Message	Toluene R+M/2...114 Cost...$2.50/gal Mixtures with 92 Octane Premium 10%...94.2 Octane 20%...96.4 Octane 30%...98.6 Octane Notes: Common ingredient in Octane Boosters in a can. 12-16 ounces will only raise octane 2-3 *points*, i.e. from 92 to 92.3. Often costs $3-5 for 12-16 ounces, when it can be purchased for less than $3/gal at chemical supply houses or paint stores. Rocket fuel FAQ Copyright © 1999, 2000 by Eliot Lim. This paper may be freely distributed, provided it is distributed in its entirety Last revised by Eliot Lim: February 8, 2000 Last augmented by Charles Smith: January 6, 2003
Follow Ups	Does anyone mix their gas to acheive higher octane - the80proof 03:39:36 03/12/08 twinturbo.info has instructions on how to mix your gas - pocheeyo 05:16:33 03/12/08 and has the correct formula mixtures. (n/m) - pocheeyo 05:22:06 03/12/08 Its a "guideline", not exact. (n/m) - Inzane 10:51:11 03/12/08 25% Avgas - Pilot.P (NZ) 05:21:43 03/12/08 I ran about 50 Gallons of C16, and my o2's were fine car - Eishozzzz 05:30:51 03/12/08 you must got a big ass gastank. (n/m) - z-spott(HI) 18:39:13 03/12/08 So u mix about 5 gallons of 116 to 93 to get 98? (n/m) - the80proof 05:32:12 03/12/08 Pumps sell stuff that are 98 here. - Pilot.P (NZ) 12:27:52 03/12/08 If you're going to buy a 55 gallon drum, use this: - pocheeyo 05:44:41 03/12/08 I think it's like $10.00 a gal here not sure I'm gonna have - the80proof 05:51:02 03/12/08 Avgas and Toluene are comparable, - pocheeyo 05:57:44 03/12/08 I think i'm going to try the toluene seem's like the best - the80proof 06:02:07 03/12/08 "Avgas" is leaded, just so you know. (n/m) - Inzane 10:50:26 03/12/08 last I checked/used it it was $14.75/gal (n/m) - LJZTT 11:15:58 03/12/08 $2.50 a gallon? cheaper than pump gas. (n/m) - AZHeat 07:53:43 03/12/08 Caution: if you buy that much Toluene, your local police - Inzane 10:49:46 03/12/08 2nd :( (n/m) - dogpile 21:09:44 03/12/08 water injection is a cheaper option than mixing pump - The Devils Z 07:15:51 03/12/08 Handy online tool: Octane calculator - Broke_as_**** 14:36:46 03/12/08 Note: that's just a gross estimation, use it as a guideline - Inzane 14:47:40 03/12/08 And it says that - Broke_as_**** 16:46:33 03/12/08 your Sig. is rad! (n/m) - z-spott(HI) 18:36:57 03/12/08 Thanks (n/m) - Broke_as_**** 19:27:39 03/12/08
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