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stepdogg
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5/29/2002
11:07:04
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Good or Bad? I was just wondering. i'm using two bottles of it in each gas tank. There is a better idle, quicker start up time, and i seem to be able to "roast" my tires alot more often now. Should i be using this or not? thanx.
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Chad
Dodge Dakota
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5/29/2002
12:56:30
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Yeah I would like to know also. What kind of boost are you using???
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FazDak
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5/29/2002
13:12:17
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As I understand it and have read many times, octane boost will do nothng or almost nothing for a stock engine.
I understand octane boost helps only when running a hp pcm, turbo, s/c or N2O.
Has to do with cylender pressure and ignition timing.
Scott
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IntenseDak39
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5/29/2002
13:50:32
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i use the NOS octane booster +7. and let me tell you that it does work when NA but even better with a little juice. i have never had any luck with those little $.99 bottles that also "clean your fuel system". I think anyone should try the NOS brand octane booster... its a little expensive but works for me
intensedak39
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don94
Dodge Dakota
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5/29/2002
13:58:23
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stepdogg:
i think u answered ur own question, if the stuff is giving u added performance then u should use it, but i dont know about long term or overuse of the product u are using. for now sounds like ur happy with it so go for it. just my humble opinion.
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Chad
Dodge Dakota
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5/29/2002
18:10:10
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step dog...your stock or what?
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stepdogg
Dodge Dakota
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5/29/2002
21:58:23
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chad: i'm using the same octane boost as intensedak 39 is, (NOS octane booster +7 w/ nitro methane). My truck is mostly stock, under the hood that is. I've been working on my truck for a year now, and almost all my exterior mods are done, so now i can begin under the hood.
Don94: yes i did kind of answer my own question. I'm sorry. It is helping so i know it works, but w/out knowing actual gains, i wasen't to sure. Plus i just wanted to know if it is really worth the $20 worth of boost and $30 worth of gas. thanx for the imput though! :)
To all: i suggest you try this stuff. Can be found at a discount auto store. have fun!
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chad
Dodge Dakota
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5/30/2002
13:41:34
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The real question still remains. Does anyone know if ocatane boost will damage your engine? Or form some sort of build up in time?
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FazDak
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5/30/2002
17:20:02
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No octane booster will not harm your engine over long term use, it actually cleans out deposits so your engine wont detonate.
I was at the track last year and ran 2 runs without NOS octane boost and then 3 runs with it, the night had even gotten cooler and it made no difference what so ever in times.
Think what you want about it but I think its the placebo effect.
Scott
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LOGIC71B
Dodge Dakota
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6/01/2002
01:36:11
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Stepdogg:
According to NOS tech engineers the NOS octane booster +7 w/ nitro methane was made for high performance engines running mostly wide open. Ther reason that was told to me is the particular mixture will in the long run produce large carbon build up eventually clogging your engine. I was advised not to use more than the NOS off road actane boost in my stock engine.
The NOS octane and NOS off road octane booster have a low grade cleaner to keep the build up low.
Now of course the NOS tech did tell me that these two mixtures could be run at what ever fuel/octane boost mix ratio you wanted.
They do the testing from low to high mixters to insure the end customer will be happy with the results.
If you would like you can get the phone # for NOS tech's by going to " www.nosnitrous.com "
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TEAMFAST
Dodge Dakota
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6/02/2002
01:50:58
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Octane boosters make your gas harder to
ignite.
You are actually running less efficiently.
Try moth balls instead. Put the money in your
pocket rather than handing it to the
government.
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stepdogg
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2002
00:16:49
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Thanks for the info guys!
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LOGIC71B
Dodge Dakota
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6/05/2002
23:56:55
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Hold up on the moth balls TEAMFAST! Yes they may increase combustion, but have you ever taken a coffee can put a little gas in it and then dropped in a moth ball? They melt, and just think what happens when you burn it. That moth ball that melted in the fuel created some cool hp, but the crude left behind is a bet hard to get out of your engine and exhaust system. That's worse than running racing octane boosters in your regular everday ride. You actually increase the clogging effect; trust me I know. I have a little background in the low budget back street boosters,and thats not one to use often.
Stepdogg remember its your ride what you put through you engine is your deal, but I would not advise the moth balls.
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bernd
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6/06/2002
09:34:45
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The old-fashioned moth balls didn't do that...yes I used to play around with Denatured Alcohol, Moth Balls, Toulene, and a few other "tricks" as well.
I also ran the NOS Race octane booster w/nitro (+7 as Greg calls it) for close to two years. If you run it on and off (as in not all the time) you'll be fine.
FazDak: If you just added a bottle after those two runs...it needs to me mixed in with the fuel (either on fill up or jumping up and down on the bumper) and takes about two runs to start working. You'll notice with when filling with race fuel as well. Don't expect the fuel to come right in on the first run...there's still regular fuel in the lines. It takes about 2-3 runs to get the full effect of the fuel.
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged/Intercooled @ 10# w/Nitrous
14.55 @ 96.01mph
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FazDak
GenII
6/06/2002
09:47:44
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I knew to mix it up and I did.
Thanks, Scott
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Jim
Dodge Dakota
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6/06/2002
11:09:14
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I don't know about you guys but if i get into the gas pretty hard I hear the motor pinging on reg pump gas. I run plus and it goes away.
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Teamfast
Dodge Dakota
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6/06/2002
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Warning: Moth balls are not recommended for
performance purposes, they are only used as
humour value. Moth balls are for external use
only. Ingestion could be harmful or fatal. If
ingestion occurs, contact a physycian
immediately, do not induce vomiting. Drink
milk. Chill out, im laughing too hard.
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chad
Dodge Dakota
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6/06/2002
18:14:19
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Jim me too
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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6/07/2002
14:31:13
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I've never heard of using mothballs before. could someone elaberate a little more?
I have seen a dyno test on a 98 honda civic that had nos race octane booster making 10hp at the flywheel. I think it's mostly due to the nitro methanol. higher octanes only help if your engine is tuned to run them(timing fuel curve etc).
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Nick
Dodge Dakota
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9/12/2003
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Rocket fuel for our trucks???
Toulene
Mixtures with 92 Octane Premium
10%...94.2 Octane
20%...96.4 Octane
30%...98.6 Octane
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9/12/2003
10:01:29
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Most production street vehicles, even high performance ones, are not going to benefit from anything higher than the recommended octane. So it only really becomes an issue if you are unfortunate enough to live in a state that has made unavailable the octane your engine was intended to burn (like California).
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