Torco or not?

wrxstijdm · 09-06-2012, 02:21 PM

Hi guys,

I'm wondering if running Torco on my EJ20K will have any negative effects? Or even if I will see good results?

My basic concern is the low octane gas I get here in Costa Rica (91 tops) and I want to avoid knocking, specially during track days...

Engine is absolutely stock! Not even more boost or any other change....

Can I use Torco as DD? I've heard Torco damages catalyc converters and O2 sensors...

If only used for track days, would I get good results? What would be the best "formula" of gas/torco?

Thanks!!!

wrxstijdm · 09-10-2012, 10:26 PM

Anyone?

eg33GC · 09-11-2012, 12:43 AM

you can use leaded gas without any issues other than the front 02 sensor will die quickly because of lead's impact on zirconium

Smoke · 09-12-2012, 11:31 PM

I'm curious what the octane of a bottle of Torco is.

I had a crazy idea of putting lacquer thinner with a couple ounces of power steering fluid.

I don't detonate anymore at max boost. Would I do it again? No.

RallySport Direct · 09-13-2012, 12:34 AM

I don't have any input on fuel additives, but have you ever thought about getting a water/meth injection system? I would think that would be your best bet at combating high EGT's and knock, and if you do track the car or drive it hard often, it would be that nice insurance against any premature engine damage.

Thanks,
Rick

09-06-2012, 02:21 PM	#1
wrxstijdm Scooby Newbie Member#: 254590 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Costa Rica Vehicle: 1998 V4 Impreza STI EJ20K engine	Torco or not? Hi guys, I'm wondering if running Torco on my EJ20K will have any negative effects? Or even if I will see good results? My basic concern is the low octane gas I get here in Costa Rica (91 tops) and I want to avoid knocking, specially during track days... Engine is absolutely stock! Not even more boost or any other change.... Can I use Torco as DD? I've heard Torco damages catalyc converters and O2 sensors... If only used for track days, would I get good results? What would be the best "formula" of gas/torco? Thanks!!!

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09-10-2012, 10:26 PM	#2
wrxstijdm Scooby Newbie Member#: 254590 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Costa Rica Vehicle: 1998 V4 Impreza STI EJ20K engine	Anyone?

09-11-2012, 12:43 AM	#3
eg33GC Scooby Specialist Member#: 206851 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 99 V4 EJ20K RS	you can use leaded gas without any issues other than the front 02 sensor will die quickly because of lead's impact on zirconium

09-12-2012, 11:31 PM	#4
Smoke Scooby Guru Member#: 172486 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Cheney, WA Vehicle: 95 V4 STi-RA swap Stage 49.8	I'm curious what the octane of a bottle of Torco is. I had a crazy idea of putting lacquer thinner with a couple ounces of power steering fluid. I don't detonate anymore at max boost. Would I do it again? No.

09-13-2012, 12:34 AM	#5
RallySport Direct NASIOC Vendor Member#: 33174 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Salt Lake City Utah Vehicle: We are Open Late! 888-457-2559 Every day!	I don't have any input on fuel additives, but have you ever thought about getting a water/meth injection system? I would think that would be your best bet at combating high EGT's and knock, and if you do track the car or drive it hard often, it would be that nice insurance against any premature engine damage. Thanks, Rick