Octane, 89+3=???????

DJJSR · 11-10-2007, 04:34 PM

Seems like my only local source of premium gas has dried up. My plan B is to try some octane booster in 89 octane. The stuff I got says it will boost the octane by "up to 3 points". Kinda ambiguous, I don't know if that means 3 points in 20 gallons or 3 points in 1 gallon.

Any of you guys have any experience with any of this stuff? I have an uneasy feeling about it. Please convince me it will be ok. I don't want to revert to plan C.

bobby2002S2K · 11-10-2007, 04:37 PM

Yea its 0.3 of a point

jagg · 11-10-2007, 07:26 PM

Can't advise properly until plan C is known.

What is it? Inflight re-fuel, solar power assist, polonuim 210 low grade reactor......tell us man!

regards,
jagg

p.s. Pretty sure bobby's correct on the .3 raise in octane rating deal. There was a really interesting thread with this info not too long ago.

DJJSR · 11-11-2007, 08:34 AM

Plan C is the installation of a flux capacitor. Octane then becomes a non-issue since it runs on kitchen garbage. The only reason I'm hesitating is the cost. It's $175,000 list but I'm searching e-bay for a better deal.

Java Junky · 11-11-2007, 09:02 AM

Don . . no*@&#?????
All sources'a Hi-test've evaporated? All Hooterville puns aside, but, what the hell'z goin' on out there? (I'm hopin' that you only mean your favorite local pumps've dried up n' down the road apiece there'z other sources)
Some years back the bean-counter suits at Sunoco pulled Sunoco 260 out from under me like a cheap rug n' I was squawkin' like Donald Duck when he goes ballistic. (N' I hadda source for AvGas at the time)
I imagine you've already checked on-line to find out any other sources in your area, that, n' buddyin' up to any'a the local racers whut godda use the same kikapoo joy juice'z us.
If it's as dire a situation as you make it sound like it is, serious web time chasin' down solid info on octane booster should be a last ditch option.
Good luck Don,
Java

DJJSR · 11-11-2007, 09:34 AM

There's nothing over 89 octane in Hooterville. Next closest high octane pump is about 25 miles. No big deal but it just bugs me to travel 50 miles just for gas. If the Shell station here doesn't start carrying it again, I'm thinking about installing a storage tank behind my workshop. I need premium for the S, my old '57 truck and one of my bikes.

Java Junky · 11-11-2007, 09:41 AM

Don, you're a man after my own heart.
If ya put in the tank, they can do whatever they want n' you've still got go juice.
Though, if you could find one, keepin' a solid booster (No, not a Nike 'r a Bomarck, solid, as in good for the necessary 3 octane points) would be alot more space efficient.
(Ummm-m-m-m-m . . . . s'funny. 'Almost sounded like you said bike.)
Be well.
Java

desmo4 · 11-11-2007, 11:26 AM

Order a drum of Elf 100 unleaded. 10 gal 91 and 3 gallons of 100 will make 93.4 octane.
Or go to a race track which has gas pumps and use the above ratio.
Jonathan

jagg · 11-11-2007, 02:04 PM

yeah don, but can ya get her up to 88 in your neighborhood? otherwise, flux capacitor ain't as efficient as desired.

regards,
jagg

11-10-2007, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,568	Octane, 89+3=??????? Seems like my only local source of premium gas has dried up. My plan B is to try some octane booster in 89 octane. The stuff I got says it will boost the octane by "up to 3 points". Kinda ambiguous, I don't know if that means 3 points in 20 gallons or 3 points in 1 gallon. Any of you guys have any experience with any of this stuff? I have an uneasy feeling about it. Please convince me it will be ok. I don't want to revert to plan C. __________________ Don

11-10-2007, 04:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
bobby2002S2K Wisdom begins in wonder. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 562	Yea its 0.3 of a point __________________ I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now

11-10-2007, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,380	Can't advise properly until plan C is known. What is it? Inflight re-fuel, solar power assist, polonuim 210 low grade reactor......tell us man! regards, jagg p.s. Pretty sure bobby's correct on the .3 raise in octane rating deal. There was a really interesting thread with this info not too long ago. Last edited by jagg : 11-10-2007 at 07:31 PM. Reason: alcohol induced vomiting.

11-11-2007, 08:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,568	Plan C is the installation of a flux capacitor. Octane then becomes a non-issue since it runs on kitchen garbage. The only reason I'm hesitating is the cost. It's $175,000 list but I'm searching e-bay for a better deal. __________________ Don

11-11-2007, 09:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,303	Don . . no*@&#????? All sources'a Hi-test've evaporated? All Hooterville puns aside, but, what the hell'z goin' on out there? (I'm hopin' that you only mean your favorite local pumps've dried up n' down the road apiece there'z other sources) Some years back the bean-counter suits at Sunoco pulled Sunoco 260 out from under me like a cheap rug n' I was squawkin' like Donald Duck when he goes ballistic. (N' I hadda source for AvGas at the time) I imagine you've already checked on-line to find out any other sources in your area, that, n' buddyin' up to any'a the local racers whut godda use the same kikapoo joy juice'z us. If it's as dire a situation as you make it sound like it is, serious web time chasin' down solid info on octane booster should be a last ditch option. Good luck Don, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

11-11-2007, 09:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,568	There's nothing over 89 octane in Hooterville. Next closest high octane pump is about 25 miles. No big deal but it just bugs me to travel 50 miles just for gas. If the Shell station here doesn't start carrying it again, I'm thinking about installing a storage tank behind my workshop. I need premium for the S, my old '57 truck and one of my bikes. __________________ Don

11-11-2007, 09:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,303	Don, you're a man after my own heart. If ya put in the tank, they can do whatever they want n' you've still got go juice. Though, if you could find one, keepin' a solid booster (No, not a Nike 'r a Bomarck, solid, as in good for the necessary 3 octane points) would be alot more space efficient. (Ummm-m-m-m-m . . . . s'funny. 'Almost sounded like you said bike.) Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room. Last edited by Java Junky : 11-11-2007 at 09:45 AM. Reason: Stewie provisions

11-11-2007, 11:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 495	Order a drum of Elf 100 unleaded. 10 gal 91 and 3 gallons of 100 will make 93.4 octane. Or go to a race track which has gas pumps and use the above ratio. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. 66 mm Throttle body, Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Boston 10.5LF Subwoofer, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti & Xenon X600.1 Sub Amp, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

11-11-2007, 02:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,380	yeah don, but can ya get her up to 88 in your neighborhood? otherwise, flux capacitor ain't as efficient as desired. regards, jagg

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