Best Octane Boost

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So being from Alaska, where I live you can only get 90 Octane Premium Fuel. So to enjoy a 91 Octane Fuel Performance Tune on my SC my Ram needs a lil Boost. What over the counter product do you guys recommend? Is there any difference? I Don't think its a good idea to run a 91 tune with 90 oct fuel. (pre-detonation) Thx for the input.
 

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They're all junk and don't work. You'll have to figure out whether or not it's actually unsafe.
 
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What About Torco Racing concentrate? I hear that stuff might work, anyone use that stuff?
 

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Is there e85 available at all? 2-3 gals of that in your tank should bump the octane rating enough, long as you drive it regularly.
 

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A true fuel additive like Torco will work but you do have to blend it every time which can become a PITA.
 

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Definitely stay away from the regular over the counter octane boost. It will dry up all the seals, o-rings, and diaphragms in your fuel system over time and start giving you some major headaches.
 
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Thanks for the Input, I think I will try to run 91 Tune on 90 Octane fuel, if the SOB Pings looks like I will have to run 87 or try torco, if I can find any up here. But it sounds like I shouldn't buy any OTC stuff at Wally World.
 
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