jevansio Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Just wondering where everyone gets their octance boosters from (Xylene/Toluene etc). 25l is £73 + VAT here http://www.reagent.co.uk/acatalog/TOLUENE_TECH.html This place also sell 4 x 1 Gallon (18 litres) for £46 + VAT http://www.coleparmer.co.uk/catalog/product_view.asp?sku=4880030&pfx= But it says upto 14 days delivery I obviously want it for the pod so would like a speedy delivery next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Are you doing a 10% mix?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 Yip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Good, I would love to see a dyno with and without Toluene on a big single... cheers for the links btw, will ring them monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 I know Jamie got some from ebay, so I wacked "TOLUENE" in and there are a few suppliers for £11.50 for 5l, not bad for those 1 off days. Will this stuff be of the same quailty as the reagent.co.uk stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 Good, I would love to see a dyno with and without Toluene on a big single... cheers for the links btw, will ring them monday I'm def having some ordered this weekend, even if it's only 10 litres or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 TBH i don't know mate, I bought the same stuff on ebay after a heads up from JP, have not used it yet so I don't know how effective it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Power Pour, two cans in a tank full:) http://www.webster-race-engineering.co.uk/powerpour.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I take it you have to run a different map to run this stuff...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 I take it you have to run a different map to run this stuff...? Nope, not necessarily, you can if you want to take full advantage, but if you're putting your car through a hard day (SupraPod) and just want a bit extra detonation protection you can just put it in the tank It's a bit like having your car mapped on unleaded, then putting Super in if you're giving it a hard day for extra piece of mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I take it you have to run a different map to run this stuff...? If you want to get the most out of it you can map to it, i just put it in if im doing an event where i know i will be driving it hard, give me a bit of peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Makes sense, I might have to treat myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Jay, if you want some of that Power Pour let me know. I only live around 20 minutes from Websters so can pop over and then bring it to pod next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee P Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250665931286 This is the stuff I use Jay, they are quick with delivery as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 Jay, if you want some of that Power Pour let me know. I only live around 20 minutes from Websters so can pop over and then bring it to pod next week Many thanks Steve, I think I'm actually going to try the Xylene stuff first, I've been told it's pretty harsh stuff but I like to find out for myself , hell if it is that bad I'll just drink it http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250665931286 This is the stuff I use Jay, they are quick with delivery as well. Cheers Lee, I'm going to try the Xylene first, I have a local supplier which I will try in the morn, if he fails I'll be ordering that ready for the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Many thanks Steve, I think I'm actually going to try the Xylene stuff first, I've been told it's pretty harsh stuff but I like to find out for myself , hell if it is that bad I'll just drink it That reminds me of the ethanol experiments we did at school, and I got dared to drink it. Bit of coke, mostly ethonal was probably 3/4...BOY did I have a headache afterwards, apparently I was a little rat-arsed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 People who has mixed Xylene or Toluene with petrol before, did you see any gains? If so how much? Or is it just a det preventor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 People who has mixed Xylene or Toluene with petrol before, did you see any gains? If so how much? Or is it just a det preventor? Lots of gains to be had, made a huge difference to Lee's setup but as said its very nasty stuff, i cant go near it, one wiff and im done for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Lots of gains to be had, made a huge difference to Lee's setup but as said its very nasty stuff, i cant go near it, one wiff and im done for. Good to know JP will use gas mask, goggels and thick rubber gloves. In other words a normal friday night @ my place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 I ordered 10 litres of the Industrial Xylene from one of the ebay links. Will let you know how I get on this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JamieP Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Avoid breathing it in at all costs mate, you need something like this:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 , wait for "I've just knocked myself out with Xylene fumes" thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lee P Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yeah its evil stuff, dont get it on the paintwork or yourself. If your not mapping for it just use a 10%mix but if your going the map for it you can use upto 30% mix. I premix it then pump it in to the tank to avoid spilling it down the side of the car, just make sure you do it outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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