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Old 05-05-2009, 05:46 PM
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5:1 (20%) Toluene will elevate 89 (R+M)/2, to 93.166 (R+M)/2 octane. The math on determining the ratio is fairly simple. Rather than attach a spreadsheet, I have a conversion sheet that was sent to me for original octane vs. blended octane w/ toluene below. It can be printed and used in the field.
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Bob,

Thanks! I guess another question would be what is the minimum octane I would need with 8.75:1 CR, iron heads and 5 lbs of boost? I know it runs fine on 93 octane on the dyno. Don't mean to hijack the thread here .
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Originally Posted by Back4More
Cool! Thanks. Answer = stick with 93 octane. 11.725:1 @ 5 psi.
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Originally Posted by rmbuilder
Robert,

5:1 (20%) Toluene will elevate 89 (R+M)/2, to 93.166 (R+M)/2 octane. The math on determining the ratio is fairly simple. Rather than attach a spreadsheet, I have a conversion sheet that was sent to me for original octane vs. blended octane w/ toluene below. It can be printed and used in the field.
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Originally Posted by 22 DAYTONA
I just priced a drum from my local Sherwin Williams. $7.25 a gallon in 55 gallon drum. Has anyone else priced it lately? I can by racing fuel for that kind of money.
I priced mine at a local chem supply house. $217 for 55gal = $3.95 a gallon.
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Originally Posted by 22 DAYTONA
I just priced a drum from my local Sherwin Williams. $7.25 a gallon in 55 gallon drum. Has anyone else priced it lately? I can by racing fuel for that kind of money.
$7.25 a gallon is Insane BIG Daddy , we pay $200.00 a drum and pick up 10 to 12 barrels at a time . Buy a 10.00 box of business cards and open a commercial account at Sherwin Williams under Daytona Painting Co ... they may be qouting you off the street prices.. good luck
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Originally Posted by Back4More
I have had good luck with this stuff in motorcycles, both HD and turbocharged sport bikes (5 psi with stock pistons).
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Originally Posted by SFOcean
I have had good luck with this stuff in motorcycles, both HD and turbocharged sport bikes (5 psi with stock pistons).
Good stuff, can get a good price from Kemco oil.
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