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Old September 29th 04, 05:49 PM
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SteveH wrote:

> DesmaisonLCM > wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> i'm having a track day this 2nd Oct and i wonder if i could improve
>> perfs of
>> my Alfa 75 2.0 TS using some 'octane booster' mixed with the fuel .
>> I have pure Methanol in my company, is it possible to put some with fuel
>> ? how many % ?I know that i can buy a real octane booster in specialised
>> race shop but it's very expensive .
>> All the tricks are welcome !
>> (The car is already equiped with OMP direct air intake)

>
> Just fill it with 98 RON unleaded - Optimax / Ultima or similar.
>
> Any more than that is overkill unless the engine has had it's timing
> adjusted accordingly.
>

Plus, IIRC methanol is pretty corrosive.....
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