E90Post
 


The Tire Rack
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Powertrain and Drivetrain Discussions > N54 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications - 335i > would a bottle of 104 octane boost make any difference



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      03-29-2008, 09:15 PM   #23
hotrod182
.
hotrod182's Avatar
878
Rep
3,994
Posts

Drives: 2023 i4 M50
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

I used to use 104+ in the GN. I would get a run or 2 with some increased mph, but then it seemed to level back down. I didn't like the deposits caused by these kind of additives.
__________________
2011 Alpine 335d M-Sport 12.34 @ 110.48mph
2019 i3s Terra,
2008 Black 335i Sedan. 11.11@ 129.47 mph
2008 Monaco Blue JB3 2.0 335i Coupe. 11.33 @ 132.77 mph, 60-130mph: 6.95 seconds
2023 i4 M50 11.48 @ 121.56mph, 3.43 0-60 (dragy)
Appreciate 0
      03-29-2008, 09:21 PM   #24
cn555ic
cn555ic's Avatar
United_States
460
Rep
18,331
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: US

iTrader: (6)

Quote:
Originally Posted by hotrod182 View Post
I used to use 104+ in the GN. I would get a run or 2 with some increased mph, but then it seemed to level back down. I didn't like the deposits caused by these kind of additives.
+1 I used it a couple of times and although it may work, the black soot and deposits that come out of the exhaust is not worth it in my book.....Does regular race gas also produce these deposits in the exhaust pipes???
Appreciate 0
      03-29-2008, 09:24 PM   #25
hotrod182
.
hotrod182's Avatar
878
Rep
3,994
Posts

Drives: 2023 i4 M50
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by cn555ic View Post
+1 I used it a couple of times and although it may work, the black soot and deposits that come out of the exhaust is not worth it in my book.....Does regular race gas also produce these deposits in the exhaust pipes???
Haven't seen anything unusual with 100 octane pump fuel (Union 76). Besides, the deposits on the plugs from the octane booster were reddish/brownish in color. I believe it can also contaminate your oil somewhat.
__________________
2011 Alpine 335d M-Sport 12.34 @ 110.48mph
2019 i3s Terra,
2008 Black 335i Sedan. 11.11@ 129.47 mph
2008 Monaco Blue JB3 2.0 335i Coupe. 11.33 @ 132.77 mph, 60-130mph: 6.95 seconds
2023 i4 M50 11.48 @ 121.56mph, 3.43 0-60 (dragy)
Appreciate 0
      03-29-2008, 09:34 PM   #26
zenmaster
Brigadier General
United_States
1581
Rep
3,888
Posts

Drives: '17 M2
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Atlanta

iTrader: (1)

I'd consider adding Toulene, as it's 114 octane and safe and cheap. It's actually one of the additives already in some blends of gas:

http://www.elektro.com/~audi/audi/toluene.html
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:53 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST