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Toluene as an octane booster...?   Printable Version Volkswagen >> RACING >> Street/Strip >> Toluene as an octane booster...? Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> Toluene as an octane booster...? - 2/13/2008 12:46:52 PM    VWLife Posts: 9 Joined: 10/27/2007 Status: offline Does anyone have any experience or knowledge with using toluene (or any other additive) as an octane booster? Post #: 1 RE: Toluene as an octane booster...? - 2/20/2008 1:18:59 PM    bagel Posts: 1155 Joined: 8/16/2005 Status: offline Octane boosters are a waste of money!!!  As clear as I can put it.  It honestly does nothing fo your HP or performance. _____________________________ ''00 Jetta VR6 GLS 12V 2.8L Magnaflow Exhaust Custom Cold Air Intake Eurosport Underdrive Pulley GIAC Chip Diamond Mesh GrillFront Smoked Euro Tail Lights 18" ADR Rims On Toyo Proxes Pioneer Deck, 2400W Rockford AMP, 2-12" Alpine Type (in reply to VWLife) Post #: 2 RE: Toluene as an octane booster...? - 2/21/2008 2:12:50 PM    dubalicious   Posts: 156 Joined: 9/8/2006 Status: offline find a gas station that sells 93 there hard to find (in colorado anyways) but there out there _____________________________ Jesse Frost R.I.P 03 jetta 1.8t with a ton of stuff :) (in reply to bagel) Post #: 3 RE: Toluene as an octane booster...? - 2/21/2008 2:17:15 PM    bagel Posts: 1155 Joined: 8/16/2005 Status: offline 93 octane is on the east coast because of the elevation level.  In michigan they have 87, 89, 93...I'm pretty sure all gas stations on the east coast do.  I was petrified at the fact that Utah uses an 85 octane as their base unleaded.  I use 91 in my Jetta as much as I can _____________________________ ''00 Jetta VR6 GLS 12V 2.8L Magnaflow Exhaust Custom Cold Air Intake Eurosport Underdrive Pulley GIAC Chip Diamond Mesh GrillFront Smoked Euro Tail Lights 18" ADR Rims On Toyo Proxes Pioneer Deck, 2400W Rockford AMP, 2-12" Alpine Type (in reply to dubalicious) Post #: 4 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Volkswagen Forums >> RACING >> Street/Strip Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [GENERAL Volkswagen Forums] - - New Member Area - - Off Topic - - Sights N Sounds - - Concept & Rumor Mill - - General Tech [VW MODELS] - - Volkswagen Cabrio - - Volkswagen Golf - - Volkswagen Jetta - - Volkswagen Passat - - Volkswagen GTi / TDi - - Volkswagen Beetle - - Volkswagen Phaeton - - Volkswagen Touareg - - Other Volkswagen Models [SHOW TIME] - - Interior - - Audio/Visual Electronics - - Exterior - - Detailing [BRAND REVIEW] - - Intake, Header and Exhaust - - Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos - - Suspension [RACING] - - Street/Strip - - Professional Racing [VOLKSWAGEN CLASSIFIEDS] - - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds - - Private 'Wanted' Classifieds - - Member Group And Special Buys [OTHER FORUMS] - - VWF Help & Suggestion Center - - Testing Area

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