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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: 8 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: 1024 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 Grill--Front 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: 99 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 forge silicone intake K&N forge spliter valve godspeed frontmount intercooler n57j valve stubby antenna bora bagde euro plate new south boost gauge 14 psi (in reply to bagel) Post #: 3 RE: Toluene as an octane booster...? - 2/21/2008 2:17:15 PM    bagel Posts: 1024 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 Grill--Front 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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