Sunoco 110 OK?

[Fastfordnut]

This may sound like a crazy question....
Got excited when I was made aware of a somewhat local Sunoco station that sells 110 unleaded at the pump ($10/gal).
I took a ride over for a tank of the good stuff but was surprised to find the nozzle would not fit the filler neck.
I considered using the funnel/fill adapter but first want to know if there is any reason it should not be used in the Boss?

 

[VoodooBoss]

Are you sure it's unleaded? If it didn't fit it's probably because it has lead in it. Total waste of money but hey who am I to complain about wasting money. ;D Maybe a splash of 100 for track days but even that is probably a waste.

 

[WinterSucks]

It's it actually street legal? There is a station rear the strip in NH that sells race gas but only if you have a gas can. This could be their way of making you use a can.

 

[chefron50]

There is a sunoco station by me that has unleaded 100,the only thing I got out of it was orange spark plugs....lol

 

[Fastfordnut]

Legal and or leaded? Good questions - I'll have to look into both.
I don't plan to run it on any regular basis but figured an occasional blend of 50/50 with 93 would keep the ping demons at bay.
Even if it's only a placebo affect power wise, you can't beat the smell of race fuel exhaust!

 

[steveespo]

Sunoco 110 is leaded fuel. Do not use as it will cause all kinds of problems, starting with destroying your catalytic converters. The nozzle is oversize so you can't put it into an unleaded only vehicle. Use Sunoco or CAM2 100 octane unleaded for track mixed 50/50 with 91 or 93, get you about 96 octane which is enough for a safety factor on track.
Steve

 

[06mach1]

The higher the octane rating, the harder it is to burn. That's why it is used in higher compression engines. If you don't have the compression to burn it, it is really a waste. If you have pinging now though, higher octane will help, but 110 is probably overkill.

 

[Domestic Product]

I think the Boss will definitely run better with a higher octane fuel. In fact I know it will. Had mine on the dyno, stock engine ,stock cold air and stock exhaust. We were seeing about 388 rwhp and had made several runs using the silver and the red key. We were getting some pinging with the track key so we decided to add some octane booster. Brad with Brads custom auto was in charge, he has vast experience on his dyno and has used this product with great results,
http://www.torcousa.com/torco_product/un_acce.html
We put a bottle in and did another run, power jumped to 398.25rwhp and this is with a heat soaked engine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwkRSJoZblM&feature=player_detailpage
This was with the track key, it learns and adjusts timing to take advantage of the fuel according to Brad. I agree and my butt dyno agrees, on track the car really jumps when you go to 5th gear.
So stock engine and a $20 bottle of this for track days and you get 10 rwhp boost.

 

[TMSBOSS]

+1 I use Torco for track days. No more ping.

 

[Fastfordnut]

Thanks to all for the responses.
Torco sounds like the way to go - Cheaper, more convenient and will still get the desired results!

 

[PeteInCT]

The higher the octane rating, the harder it is to burn. That's why it is used in higher compression engines. If you don't have the compression to burn it, it is really a waste. If you have pinging now though, higher octane will help, but 110 is probably overkill.

+1. And I would totally stay away from any Octane booster additive unless you have a true dislike for your valve seats 8) AS my former two Mustang 5.0's from the 80's.

 

[Justin]

I run torco all the time buy them a case at a time


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[Justin]

+1. And I would totally stay away from any Octane booster additive unless you have a true dislike for your valve seats 8) AS my former two Mustang 5.0's from the 80's.

this may be true for the cheap raise your composition .2 octane. Torco I have had zero problems with.


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[seca954]

I run torco all the time buy them a case at a time


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I remember you were running E85 for a while. Are you happier with the Torco? I typically put 5 gallons of 100 in at the track for insurance.

On another note, years ago I tried an octane booster that turned my spark plugs orange. It made it impossible to read the plugs. It's a moot point now because I never read the plugs on this car since it is N/A. I'm just curious if you can read the plugs with Torco.

 

[steveespo]

The orange is from manganese in the booster to add octane. It can foul O2 sensors if used in excess of the recommended proportion. Don't know if Torco has it.
Steve