NOS Octane Booster
02-23-2008, 07:00 PM
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First, let me start by saying that I'm not a fan of octane boosters. I think many are of dubious value, designed to give the youngin' with the stock, fart-muffle red civic with the "R" & "Vtec" stickers and badges an ego boost. I try to fill up on a mix of 91 (our sorry ass standard level in Cali stations) and 100 octane race fuel from a station in Agoura Hills off the 101. Lately though, time constraints and distance to the station has left me on 91 only. The car seems to run a lil rougher, slower, and isn't as ballzy as she has been. For giggles, I went out and got a couple canisters of NOS Racing formula octane booster. Somehow, some way, I noticed a difference. She seemed a lil peppier, a lil livelier. So I ran out that tank, and went back to 91 (Chevron edition lol). She seemed to have lost a lil again. Burned through that tank, added the second bottle, and she seems to have a nice stride again. Subjective? You bet. However, even if it?s mental, the perceived result is worth the $10 buck hit to me. Anyone else try octane boosters? Any praises or horror stories? I'm curious.....
02-23-2008, 07:07 PM
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Really? thats interesting... Try this the next 5 tanks have a friend go fill the tank for you and give him/her 5 bottles of NOS... tell them to use it 3/5 times and record which tanks they put it in and after 5 tanks can you tell the difference which tanks had it and which tank didnt? 
02-23-2008, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='535184' date='Feb 23 2008, 08:07 PM
Really? thats interesting... Try this the next 5 tanks have a friend go fill the tank for you and give him/her 5 bottles of NOS... tell them to use it 3/5 times and record which tanks they put it in and after 5 tanks can you tell the difference which tanks had it and which tank didnt?
Now THAT is a great idea, with only one caveat - she'd have to DRIVE my car!!! Oh HELL no!!! J/K
02-23-2008, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='535185' date='Feb 23 2008, 08:08 PM
Now THAT is a great idea, with only one caveat - she'd have to DRIVE my car!!! Oh HELL no!!! J/K
29) advancedlogic - Titantium Silver 545 (TENTATIVE)
are you still tentative for the 3/8 meet?
02-23-2008, 07:13 PM
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Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='535186' date='Feb 23 2008, 08:09 PM
HAHAHAHA
29) advancedlogic - Titantium Silver 545 (TENTATIVE)
are you still tentative for the 3/8 meet?
29) advancedlogic - Titantium Silver 545 (TENTATIVE)
are you still tentative for the 3/8 meet?
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I don't know too much about these boosters but I did find a couple threads about them:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=47892
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=41169
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=47892
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=41169
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Watch this review by Fifth Gear of octance boosters, including the NOS booster you are talking about. In simple words they say they are worthless. They did tests on four brands and they actually reduced power.
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='535201' date='Feb 23 2008, 09:33 PM
Watch this review by Fifth Gear of octance boosters, including the NOS booster you are talking about. In simple words they say they are worthless. They did tests on four brands and they actually reduced power.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jbcCr2ll3c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jbcCr2ll3c
OH YA! I remember watching that episode... They even had one comparing types of gas.
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I thought so guys. It's amazing how perceived benefits can enhance the driving experience 
. However, science and actual testing are far more accurate then the butt-dyno. With that, I think my experiences with boosters shall end when the needle hits "E". Thanks for the heads up guys 
. However, science and actual testing are far more accurate then the butt-dyno. With that, I think my experiences with boosters shall end when the needle hits "E". Thanks for the heads up guys
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='535185' date='Feb 24 2008, 04:08 AM
Now THAT is a great idea, with only one caveat - she'd have to DRIVE my car!!! Oh HELL no!!! J/K