Need some clarification on using TOLUENE!!!

[turbovanman]

Gone thru and searched, seems 10-30% volume is the way to go. I want the max octane so I have 94 base, mix 5 gallons of gas and 30% would be, 1.5L's of Toluene, then how much transmission oil and how much methyl hydrate-BTW, what is that for??? Is that correct?

Thanks guys, don't want to blow my engine up, 2 gallons of race fuel for me is $40,

[BFnGA]

I generally run a quart of toluene or xylene and 2 oz. of trans fluid and 4 oz. of mineral spirits with 4-5 gallons of gas . I keep the mix in a one gallon can and add to $10 of gas (currently $2.29/gal. for premium ) right near empty . Have fun , I don't speak metric .

[turbovanman]

Thanks, so what does that work out too, is that the 30% mix?

Why use mineral spirits?

[Una]

mineral spirits, is that rubbing alcohol?

[5150]

rubbing alcohol = isopropyl alcohol
regular mineral spirits = paint thinner
odorless mineral spirits = parts cleaning solvent & bar-b-que charcoal lighter fluid

[BFnGA]

Mineral spirits like in a parts washer . Makes your hands all tingly . It's similar to naptha , which is a suitable replacement . I usually get the toluene (or xylene whichever is cheaper that week ) and some mineral spirits at the paint store at the same time.
The toluene (or xylene ) is for octane , the mineral spirits are the cleaner , and the dexron is a lubricant .

[89acclaim]

There are a couple threads on this on turboford.
http://www.turboford.org/cgi-bin/ult...result_start=0

Daniel Merrill

[turbovanman]

Thanks guys, much appreciated. The other links in the threads no workie!


You need to sign up to see what thats about, it puts you straight to a register only, guess no guests are allowed!

[minimopar]

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbovanman Thanks guys, much appreciated. The other links in the threads no workie! You need to sign up to see what thats about, it puts you straight to a register only, guess no guests are allowed!

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache...+toluene&hl=en

[89acclaim]

Humm here are some links.
http://www.turboford.org/ubb/ultimat...=015667#000000
http://www.turboford.org/ubb/ultimat...=001206#000002
http://www.turboford.org/ubb/ultimat...=007173#000002
http://www.turboford.org/ubb/ultimat...=005442#000004
http://www.turboford.org/cgi-bin/ult...=005427#000000
http://www.turboford.org/ubb/ultimat...=000200#000004
http://www.turboford.org/cgi-bin/ult...=007741#000002
http://www.turboford.org/ubb/ultimat...=001156#000006

I hope that helpes.

Daniel Merrill

[turbovanman]

Thanks guys, almost have it figured out. Seems to be confusion on if Toluene is a dry fuel. Some say to run some MMO or tranny oil, some don't??????????

[Ubmbass]

I ran a little toulene in the van and ran a 13.4 on 20 psi, seemed to give it a little bit more resistance to detonation. I ran 2 gallons straight with 5 gallons of 91.

[turbovanman]

Thanks!

[John B]

What is the tranny fluid for? I thought that was oil! Wouldn't that cause detonation?

[BFnGA]

It lubricates the injectors . It's too small an amount to cause detonation .