Toluene Discussion

MouseOnJuice · 03-21-2002, 10:14 PM

if anyone can post information on Toluene, (where to obtain it, approximate price, fuel/tol ratios, or personal experience) that would be great

thanks in advance

SLOW 97 · 03-22-2002, 10:07 AM

Why should us 'Stang guys help out a Slow-Tie lover. Just kidding Mike! (Your car will still smoke mine!)

Does anyone know the ratios of toluene to fuel. This stuff is supposed to be pure octane and it is supposed to be able to create 110 octane fuel. I'm not to familiar with the stuff though. Anyone's help would be appreciated!!!

drudis · 03-22-2002, 11:47 AM

Its not available to the general public.
It is highly toxic and caustic to the skin.
It does increase octane, but is harmful to all rubber products in you fule system.

Mr 5 0 · 03-22-2002, 12:25 PM

Toluene

R+M/2...114

Cost...$2.50/gal

Mixtures with 92 Octane
Premium
10%...94.2 Octane
20%...96.4 Octane
30%...98.6 Octane

Notes: Common ingredient in Octane Boosters in a can. 12-16 ounces will only raise octane 2-3 *points*, I.e. from 92 to 92.3. Often costs $3-5 for 12-16 ounces, when it can be purchased for less than $3/gal at chemical supply houses or paint stores.

Easily available, toxic and a little risky but some exotic car lovers swear by it. Never tried it myself. Probably won't.

mufflerboy · 03-23-2002, 03:28 AM

I have a large artcle on ths I cant remember the link though, Its saved on my computer somewhere. I will forward to to you.
I was thinking about using this with my Kenne Bell blower if I need it, but havent finished the car yet.
If anyone else wants a copy let me know.

Killercanary · 03-24-2002, 01:48 AM

Back when I was in college I worked for my uncle's company as a belt vulcanizer, basically I went into coal mines and repaired or "spliced" conveyor belts together. We use toluene, as well as tri-chlorethaline to clean the rubber and plies of the belt. It is some NASTY stuff that burns like heck if you get it on your hands. We have it in 55 gallon drums!!! I've never heard of using it in cars though... but now you have me thinking!!!

mufflerboy · 03-24-2002, 10:53 AM

OK I found the address

http://www.cmhnet.org/~charlie/photo...i/toluene.html

MouseOnJuice · 03-24-2002, 04:05 PM

ok thanks a lot for all the posts, if anyone has any additional information about toluene, please share it with us.

thanks again

HotRoddin · 03-24-2002, 06:24 PM

Be careful what you play with ! Another form of Toluene you are probably all familiar with is Tri Nitro Toluene better known as TNT !

HotRoddin · 03-24-2002, 07:02 PM

Be careful what you play with ! Another form of Toluene you are probably all familiar with is Tri Nitro Toluene better known as TNT !

03-21-2002, 10:14 PM	#1
MouseOnJuice Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Heights Illinois Posts: 13	Toluene Discussion if anyone can post information on Toluene, (where to obtain it, approximate price, fuel/tol ratios, or personal experience) that would be great thanks in advance __________________ 1987 Camaro SC ZZ4 350 New Comp Roller Cam .510/525 Speed Demon 4 bbl Rebuilt 700 R4 (heavy duty clutch bands, TransGo shift kit, etc.) 2,500 RPM precision industries converter SLP headers, 3.5 inch exhaust all the way to the Dynomax muffler 3.73 richmond ring and pinion 7.5 inch 10-bolt Hoosier slicks Stock ZZ4 ran me a 12.8 @106 MPH soon to find out with new cam.... 1973 Mercury Marquise Split-Pea-Soup-Green, white vinyl top 429 Thunder Jet True Duals, 2 1/2 cherry bombs

03-22-2002, 10:07 AM	#2
SLOW 97 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington Heights,IL Posts: 231	Why should us 'Stang guys help out a Slow-Tie lover. Just kidding Mike! (Your car will still smoke mine!) Does anyone know the ratios of toluene to fuel. This stuff is supposed to be pure octane and it is supposed to be able to create 110 octane fuel. I'm not to familiar with the stuff though. Anyone's help would be appreciated!!! __________________ '97 Laser Red GT Coupe Stock 2V (Pulled Silencer) 4R70W Automatic Ripped off a BLISTERING 15.37@90MPH With a 2.21 60ft Just Installed- K&N Air Filter Coming Soon...... -4.10's -Flowmaster A/T or Magnapack Cat-Back

03-22-2002, 11:47 AM	#3
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Its not available to the general public. It is highly toxic and caustic to the skin. It does increase octane, but is harmful to all rubber products in you fule system. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

03-22-2002, 12:25 PM	#4
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Toluene tutor Toluene R+M/2...114 Cost...$2.50/gal Mixtures with 92 Octane Premium 10%...94.2 Octane 20%...96.4 Octane 30%...98.6 Octane Notes: Common ingredient in Octane Boosters in a can. 12-16 ounces will only raise octane 2-3 points, I.e. from 92 to 92.3. Often costs $3-5 for 12-16 ounces, when it can be purchased for less than $3/gal at chemical supply houses or paint stores. Easily available, toxic and a little risky but some exotic car lovers swear by it. Never tried it myself. Probably won't.

03-23-2002, 03:28 AM	#5
mufflerboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Posts: 126	I have a large artcle on ths I cant remember the link though, Its saved on my computer somewhere. I will forward to to you. I was thinking about using this with my Kenne Bell blower if I need it, but havent finished the car yet. If anyone else wants a copy let me know. __________________ 93 coupe

03-24-2002, 01:48 AM	#6
Killercanary Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 336	Back when I was in college I worked for my uncle's company as a belt vulcanizer, basically I went into coal mines and repaired or "spliced" conveyor belts together. We use toluene, as well as tri-chlorethaline to clean the rubber and plies of the belt. It is some NASTY stuff that burns like heck if you get it on your hands. We have it in 55 gallon drums!!! I've never heard of using it in cars though... but now you have me thinking!!! __________________ -Paul Dec '04 5.0 Mustang and Super Fords Magazine Featured Car 1995 NA GT CONVERTIBLE BEST PASS TO DATE: 12.19 at 112.51 AFR's, FTI cam, edelbrock intake, EEC TUNER and all the bolt ons on the stock shortblock. http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/killercanary

03-24-2002, 10:53 AM	#7
mufflerboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Posts: 126	OK I found the address http://www.cmhnet.org/~charlie/photo...i/toluene.html __________________ 93 coupe

03-24-2002, 04:05 PM	#8
MouseOnJuice Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Heights Illinois Posts: 13	ok thanks a lot for all the posts, if anyone has any additional information about toluene, please share it with us. thanks again __________________ 1987 Camaro SC ZZ4 350 New Comp Roller Cam .510/525 Speed Demon 4 bbl Rebuilt 700 R4 (heavy duty clutch bands, TransGo shift kit, etc.) 2,500 RPM precision industries converter SLP headers, 3.5 inch exhaust all the way to the Dynomax muffler 3.73 richmond ring and pinion 7.5 inch 10-bolt Hoosier slicks Stock ZZ4 ran me a 12.8 @106 MPH soon to find out with new cam.... 1973 Mercury Marquise Split-Pea-Soup-Green, white vinyl top 429 Thunder Jet True Duals, 2 1/2 cherry bombs

03-24-2002, 06:24 PM	#9
HotRoddin cranky old man Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Longview Texas Posts: 683	Toluene Be careful what you play with ! Another form of Toluene you are probably all familiar with is Tri Nitro Toluene better known as TNT !

03-24-2002, 07:02 PM	#10
HotRoddin cranky old man Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Longview Texas Posts: 683	Toluene Be careful what you play with ! Another form of Toluene you are probably all familiar with is Tri Nitro Toluene better known as TNT !

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