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does octane booster work
I seem to be on the edge of detonation. In addition to the other steps I am taking (mixture, colder plugs, working pistons squirter's, etc), would adding a can of octane booster help. Snake oil or worth it?
Thanks, Chris 73 911 E |
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definitely helps
In my experience one of those small bottles added to a tank bumps the octane by approx 2 points. With 90 octane my 5.9 Durango would detonate like mad but no issues with 92, or one bottle added. I always carried a few of those bottles when going to remote areas where only 90 octane was available
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Have you considered taking a little ignition timing or compression out of it? Great time to do it while you have the pistons and cylinders off.
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