Finally an octane booster that works

93blown5.0 · 09-04-2011, 09:03 PM

I know it has been asked on here before about what octane boosters/fuel additives actually work. Most of the time i would run Torco and i've heard of others use toulene. Through a PWC website i was pointed towards a company i've never heard of before to try their products. The name of the product is ACES IV Gasoline Formula. It raises 93 pump gas to 102 octane, while also being a lubricant and stabilizer. It contains no MMT(that what torco uses to raise the octane) which is known for gumming up on spark plugs and O2 sensors.

I tried some this past weekend for the first time and was pretty impressed. While i no longer have any performance cars, i do have a turbocharged honda PWC that i'm tinkering with. I have ran Torco in the past, 1-1.5 bottles per tank. That stuff is over $20 per bottle. I was running about 2-3psi less with torco, and the ECU would still pull back boost/timing because the knock sensor would detect detonation. I upped the boost this weekend and added the ACES IV and it ran GREAT. No more pulling timing/boost after extended WOT runs.

One 32oz bottle of ACES IV treats 192 gallons of fuel. That's 1 ounce for 6 gallons. One bottle costs about $74. It can also be bought in gallons for slightly cheaper. Talk about cheaper and more effective than Torco! Anyways, figured some of you may appreciate this information.

Here's some more info, if you're interested contact Brian at BND. He's very a very knowledgeable guy. They also blend oils custom for your application and they have a great diesel fuel additive with some impressive gains, i may try that next.

https://www.bndautomotive.com/page/page/931760.htm

lottagas · 09-04-2011, 11:28 PM

Humor is the best medicine.

93blown5.0 · 09-05-2011, 01:47 AM

What humor? That's right, i'm just talking out of my ass. I posted this to inform others if they're looking for basically the only thing to get over 100 octane with pump gas. I'm in no way affiliated with this company so why would i promote it if it didn't work?

**Dunn** · 09-05-2011, 07:38 AM

Im glad there is something out there again similar, if not better then Torco. I'll definately keep that site favorited, never know when a little extra might help out!

93blown5.0 · 09-05-2011, 08:47 AM

In my experience it whoops torco's ass. Here's a link from someone that used this in much more expensive toy than mine. I think they mixed it a pinch more concentrated than i did, but you still get the point:

https://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...ST-IS-COMPLETE

confused · 09-05-2011, 10:29 AM

If I am not mistaken I have some additive I bought from BND years ago in the barn.I never saw the results they claimed(hence the unused portion still in the barn).

While I don't believe it is the same thing you have I am skeptical.However if it worked for you,good!

qcksnake · 09-05-2011, 10:37 AM

the article from the circle track engine builder makes it seem convincing enough. I will have to try some of this stuff.

Good find thanks
jeremiah

Squintz Palladoris · 09-05-2011, 10:58 AM

Same here. I can't help but see it as Snake Oil though. I do not need race gas at the moment, but improving the quality of pump gas is a good thing. Never know what you are getting.

09-04-2011, 09:03 PM	#1
93blown5.0 boost-less Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham Posts: 2,172	Finally an octane booster that works I know it has been asked on here before about what octane boosters/fuel additives actually work. Most of the time i would run Torco and i've heard of others use toulene. Through a PWC website i was pointed towards a company i've never heard of before to try their products. The name of the product is ACES IV Gasoline Formula. It raises 93 pump gas to 102 octane, while also being a lubricant and stabilizer. It contains no MMT(that what torco uses to raise the octane) which is known for gumming up on spark plugs and O2 sensors. I tried some this past weekend for the first time and was pretty impressed. While i no longer have any performance cars, i do have a turbocharged honda PWC that i'm tinkering with. I have ran Torco in the past, 1-1.5 bottles per tank. That stuff is over $20 per bottle. I was running about 2-3psi less with torco, and the ECU would still pull back boost/timing because the knock sensor would detect detonation. I upped the boost this weekend and added the ACES IV and it ran GREAT. No more pulling timing/boost after extended WOT runs. One 32oz bottle of ACES IV treats 192 gallons of fuel. That's 1 ounce for 6 gallons. One bottle costs about $74. It can also be bought in gallons for slightly cheaper. Talk about cheaper and more effective than Torco! Anyways, figured some of you may appreciate this information. Here's some more info, if you're interested contact Brian at BND. He's very a very knowledgeable guy. They also blend oils custom for your application and they have a great diesel fuel additive with some impressive gains, i may try that next. https://www.bndautomotive.com/page/page/931760.htm __________________ 2013 F150 Screw Ecoboost 4x4 2001 F150 Scab 5.4L 4x4

09-05-2011, 01:47 AM	#3
93blown5.0 boost-less Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham Posts: 2,172	What humor? That's right, i'm just talking out of my ass. I posted this to inform others if they're looking for basically the only thing to get over 100 octane with pump gas. I'm in no way affiliated with this company so why would i promote it if it didn't work? __________________ 2013 F150 Screw Ecoboost 4x4 2001 F150 Scab 5.4L 4x4

09-05-2011, 07:38 AM	#4
Dunn Fords: We turn now! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raleigh Posts: 5,214	Im glad there is something out there again similar, if not better then Torco. I'll definately keep that site favorited, never know when a little extra might help out! __________________ I sell Fords to fund my Chevrolet sports car.

09-05-2011, 08:47 AM	#5
93blown5.0 boost-less Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham Posts: 2,172	In my experience it whoops torco's ass. Here's a link from someone that used this in much more expensive toy than mine. I think they mixed it a pinch more concentrated than i did, but you still get the point: https://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...ST-IS-COMPLETE __________________ 2013 F150 Screw Ecoboost 4x4 2001 F150 Scab 5.4L 4x4

09-05-2011, 10:29 AM	#6
confused Fuquay Vagina Join Date: May 2008 Location: Harnett co. Posts: 2,839	If I am not mistaken I have some additive I bought from BND years ago in the barn.I never saw the results they claimed(hence the unused portion still in the barn). While I don't believe it is the same thing you have I am skeptical.However if it worked for you,good! __________________ Old and slow

09-04-2011, 11:28 PM	#2
lottagas nobody Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC Posts: 5	Humor is the best medicine.

09-05-2011, 10:58 AM	#8
Squintz Palladoris LSX ONLY!!1! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fayettemilles Posts: 3,510	Same here. I can't help but see it as Snake Oil though. I do not need race gas at the moment, but improving the quality of pump gas is a good thing. Never know what you are getting. __________________ Why does your car have On-Star? Because RaceCar! www.RPMMotorsportsNC.com

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