It's just one more safeguard. I plan to do it after I'm pulleyed. Unless you always get gas from the exact same pump, there could be slight differences in quality or octane (and really that could happen from the same pump when they refill the underground tank). The Torco minimizes that possibility and helps to ensure you have adequate octane at all times. It's not needed every day because you're not in boost for extended periods under normal driving (theoretically).

 

I would recommend blending in some unleaded 100 octane over using Torco.

 

how much would your recommenced for a "full tank" of 93?

 

Mixing in torco or 100 octane isn't going to make your car run noticeably fast will it? Just boosting the octane to help combat detonation?

 

Might make you run slower, if your not tuned for the octane. If you are tuned for 93 then run 93, raising your octane to 95 for example gives you a minor detonation safe gaurd at best.

You would be best off tuning for the higher octane or checking for knock on the tank of 93 on your way to the track, also I would race with a half tank or less fuel anyways

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That's what my tuner told me basically I just wanted you guys' input. 93 for me.

 

What happens if you beat on your car when you're not at the track? I'd rather have less timing than need to do special stuff before going out to race. I use to have to keep a can of torco in my trunk for when I sprayed the car.

 

This is a good informative thread.

 

I generally don't believe in octane boosters, but the Corvette Owners swear by it.
So do some dyno operators.

 

Problem with Torco is... It burns extremely dirty and fouls plugs fairly quickly (changing plugs in our cars sucks ass BTW). Also not the best thing for your O2 sensors.

I am with Lt1z. I would just add a couple gallons of 100 instead of Torco.

 

Torco user here... mainly for high temp road race events.

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I ran a Torco equivalent once, 8 OZ in a full tank and it turned all my plugs an orange color. I dont know how long they will stay orange but I know "Duck" posted its the chemical in the product. I think people have said it doesnt harm anything, but it doesnt look great if you pull your plugs out lol. It did help band aid the detonation I am seeing on my car.