turpentine (as a cetane boost)

buzzinhalfdoz · 10-04-2009, 10:32 AM

any info on turpentine as a cetane boost???
i read on other fourms about useing turpentine as a cetane boost when running wvo. any thoughts???
how much to use???

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03 2500 SLT 4x4 ,std cab,5 speed,volant air,flow muffler, quadzilla mpg mod,afe intake,1"taller tire,50hp sticks(OUCH

),2-stroke oil,fitch.best 26 mpg empty,22 mpg 2000 lbs load,18-19 mpg pulling 5000 lb.277,000 miles now.10,000 between oil,original IP.25%wvo.

MikeyB · 10-04-2009, 02:23 PM

Can find more details on that subject in biodiesel and veggie burning forums. From what I have read turpentine is a excellent cetane booster for diesel and VO/WVO. I assume turpentine similar to biodiesel and can be run at high doses. Just wondering how economical to run it though.

MikeyB

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'03 2500 QC SWB 2wd, 305/555, NV5600, 3.73 LS, Airbox mod w/Amsoil Ea, Adjustable boost elbow, PML diff cover, Westach boost/EGT gauge, Line-X, Sirius, Toyo OC AT 285/70/17 E, Daystar 1.5" lift, Monroe Reflex, Raptor RP100, Lazarsmith Intake, Smarty/Van Aaken C3.2

buzzinhalfdoz · 10-05-2009, 06:03 PM

a quart of turpentine is about 2.00$ less than a qt of power service. i need to know if it will treat as much as power service? how much turp per gal #2???

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03 2500 SLT 4x4 ,std cab,5 speed,volant air,flow muffler, quadzilla mpg mod,afe intake,1"taller tire,50hp sticks(OUCH

),2-stroke oil,fitch.best 26 mpg empty,22 mpg 2000 lbs load,18-19 mpg pulling 5000 lb.277,000 miles now.10,000 between oil,original IP.25%wvo.

MikeyB · 10-06-2009, 10:11 AM

On one of the veggie forums a member is running 2oz per gallon of WVO.

MikeyB

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Desert Dually · 10-06-2009, 02:39 PM

interesting thread! thanks for the read

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buzzinhalfdoz · 10-06-2009, 05:53 PM

dosent turpentine also disolve gelled fuel, and fat in the wvo???

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03 2500 SLT 4x4 ,std cab,5 speed,volant air,flow muffler, quadzilla mpg mod,afe intake,1"taller tire,50hp sticks(OUCH

),2-stroke oil,fitch.best 26 mpg empty,22 mpg 2000 lbs load,18-19 mpg pulling 5000 lb.277,000 miles now.10,000 between oil,original IP.25%wvo.

ramathorn45892 · 10-06-2009, 05:56 PM

This might be the next big thing! (at least to me haha)

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buzzinhalfdoz · 10-12-2009, 07:14 PM

ok so i tried it. i used about 1.5oz turp to each gal wvo. WOW, i think my cummins runs as good now with 20-25%wvo as it does on straight #2. today was my first test day, i will drive some more and post again.

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03 2500 SLT 4x4 ,std cab,5 speed,volant air,flow muffler, quadzilla mpg mod,afe intake,1"taller tire,50hp sticks(OUCH

),2-stroke oil,fitch.best 26 mpg empty,22 mpg 2000 lbs load,18-19 mpg pulling 5000 lb.277,000 miles now.10,000 between oil,original IP.25%wvo.

m_mcgranahan · 10-20-2009, 01:14 AM

Hi,

Very interesting. Anyone run this long term yet? Sounds great but hate to find out it eats the vp44 or corrodes the fuel system or worse...

Thanks

God bless...
Mark

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'00 Cummins Quad Cab 1 ton, Quadzilla Adrenaline, K&N filter, fresh rebuild on 47re thanks to AR Transmission and my buddy Dan.

kaiserbailey · 10-27-2009, 02:29 PM

Bump............. Any more info on this?

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'05 2500 4x4 QC/SB, 33" BFG AT, Ranch Hands, 5" Magnaflow TBE, Banks Ram Air Intake, Banks Intercooler, Banks High Ram Intake Manifold, Fass 150gph, Smarty, MP-8, FTE Rail Cap, Autometer Phantom II: EGT, Boost, Tranny Temp, Fuel Pressure, Fumoto Valve, Amsoil

buzzinhalfdoz · 10-28-2009, 09:14 PM

ok after about 1000 miles i can say mpg is up too. about 1mpg, truck really feels better,more low end and mid.

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03 2500 SLT 4x4 ,std cab,5 speed,volant air,flow muffler, quadzilla mpg mod,afe intake,1"taller tire,50hp sticks(OUCH

),2-stroke oil,fitch.best 26 mpg empty,22 mpg 2000 lbs load,18-19 mpg pulling 5000 lb.277,000 miles now.10,000 between oil,original IP.25%wvo.

kaiserbailey · 10-29-2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buzzinhalfdoz

ok after about 1000 miles i can say mpg is up too. about 1mpg, truck really feels better,more low end and mid.

How much does turpentine cost?

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'05 2500 4x4 QC/SB, 33" BFG AT, Ranch Hands, 5" Magnaflow TBE, Banks Ram Air Intake, Banks Intercooler, Banks High Ram Intake Manifold, Fass 150gph, Smarty, MP-8, FTE Rail Cap, Autometer Phantom II: EGT, Boost, Tranny Temp, Fuel Pressure, Fumoto Valve, Amsoil

10-04-2009, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
buzzinhalfdoz Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: tn Posts: 530 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts buzzinhalfdoz's Truck Pics	turpentine (as a cetane boost) any info on turpentine as a cetane boost??? i read on other fourms about useing turpentine as a cetane boost when running wvo. any thoughts??? how much to use??? __________________ 03 2500 SLT 4x4 ,std cab,5 speed,volant air,flow muffler, quadzilla mpg mod,afe intake,1"taller tire,50hp sticks(OUCH),2-stroke oil,fitch.best 26 mpg empty,22 mpg 2000 lbs load,18-19 mpg pulling 5000 lb.277,000 miles now.10,000 between oil,original IP.25%wvo.

10-05-2009, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
buzzinhalfdoz Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: tn Posts: 530 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts buzzinhalfdoz's Truck Pics	a quart of turpentine is about 2.00$ less than a qt of power service. i need to know if it will treat as much as power service? how much turp per gal #2??? __________________ 03 2500 SLT 4x4 ,std cab,5 speed,volant air,flow muffler, quadzilla mpg mod,afe intake,1"taller tire,50hp sticks(OUCH),2-stroke oil,fitch.best 26 mpg empty,22 mpg 2000 lbs load,18-19 mpg pulling 5000 lb.277,000 miles now.10,000 between oil,original IP.25%wvo.

10-06-2009, 02:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Desert Dually Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona or Pompano Beach, Florida Posts: 262 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Desert Dually's Truck Pics	cool! interesting thread! thanks for the read __________________ 07 MegaCab SLT 4x4 Dually - 5.9 48RE, Line-X, 2" leveling kit, Safari Off-Road trackbar, Smarty, flares, 315/70-17 Yokohama Geolander's, Powersteps, Tekonsha P-3, Firestone Ride-Rites

10-06-2009, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
buzzinhalfdoz Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: tn Posts: 530 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts buzzinhalfdoz's Truck Pics	dosent turpentine also disolve gelled fuel, and fat in the wvo??? __________________ 03 2500 SLT 4x4 ,std cab,5 speed,volant air,flow muffler, quadzilla mpg mod,afe intake,1"taller tire,50hp sticks(OUCH),2-stroke oil,fitch.best 26 mpg empty,22 mpg 2000 lbs load,18-19 mpg pulling 5000 lb.277,000 miles now.10,000 between oil,original IP.25%wvo.

10-12-2009, 07:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
buzzinhalfdoz Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: tn Posts: 530 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts buzzinhalfdoz's Truck Pics	ok so i tried it. i used about 1.5oz turp to each gal wvo. WOW, i think my cummins runs as good now with 20-25%wvo as it does on straight #2. today was my first test day, i will drive some more and post again. __________________ 03 2500 SLT 4x4 ,std cab,5 speed,volant air,flow muffler, quadzilla mpg mod,afe intake,1"taller tire,50hp sticks(OUCH),2-stroke oil,fitch.best 26 mpg empty,22 mpg 2000 lbs load,18-19 mpg pulling 5000 lb.277,000 miles now.10,000 between oil,original IP.25%wvo.

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10-04-2009, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
MikeyB Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,187 Thanks: 2 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts MikeyB's Truck Pics	Can find more details on that subject in biodiesel and veggie burning forums. From what I have read turpentine is a excellent cetane booster for diesel and VO/WVO. I assume turpentine similar to biodiesel and can be run at high doses. Just wondering how economical to run it though. MikeyB __________________ '03 2500 QC SWB 2wd, 305/555, NV5600, 3.73 LS, Airbox mod w/Amsoil Ea, Adjustable boost elbow, PML diff cover, Westach boost/EGT gauge, Line-X, Sirius, Toyo OC AT 285/70/17 E, Daystar 1.5" lift, Monroe Reflex, Raptor RP100, Lazarsmith Intake, Smarty/Van Aaken C3.2

10-06-2009, 10:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
MikeyB Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,187 Thanks: 2 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts MikeyB's Truck Pics	On one of the veggie forums a member is running 2oz per gallon of WVO. MikeyB __________________ '03 2500 QC SWB 2wd, 305/555, NV5600, 3.73 LS, Airbox mod w/Amsoil Ea, Adjustable boost elbow, PML diff cover, Westach boost/EGT gauge, Line-X, Sirius, Toyo OC AT 285/70/17 E, Daystar 1.5" lift, Monroe Reflex, Raptor RP100, Lazarsmith Intake, Smarty/Van Aaken C3.2

10-06-2009, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
ramathorn45892 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 290 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts ramathorn45892's Truck Pics	This might be the next big thing! (at least to me haha) __________________ 2004 Ram 2500, QCLB six speed manual, FBD 5" TBE, silencer ring MIA, intake baffels MIA, 2" Tuff Country lift, More to come soon

10-20-2009, 01:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
m_mcgranahan Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts m_mcgranahan's Truck Pics	Hi, Very interesting. Anyone run this long term yet? Sounds great but hate to find out it eats the vp44 or corrodes the fuel system or worse... Thanks God bless... Mark __________________ '00 Cummins Quad Cab 1 ton, Quadzilla Adrenaline, K&N filter, fresh rebuild on 47re thanks to AR Transmission and my buddy Dan.

10-27-2009, 02:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
kaiserbailey Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts kaiserbailey's Truck Pics	Bump............. Any more info on this? __________________ '05 2500 4x4 QC/SB, 33" BFG AT, Ranch Hands, 5" Magnaflow TBE, Banks Ram Air Intake, Banks Intercooler, Banks High Ram Intake Manifold, Fass 150gph, Smarty, MP-8, FTE Rail Cap, Autometer Phantom II: EGT, Boost, Tranny Temp, Fuel Pressure, Fumoto Valve, Amsoil

10-28-2009, 09:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
buzzinhalfdoz Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: tn Posts: 530 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts buzzinhalfdoz's Truck Pics	ok after about 1000 miles i can say mpg is up too. about 1mpg, truck really feels better,more low end and mid. __________________ 03 2500 SLT 4x4 ,std cab,5 speed,volant air,flow muffler, quadzilla mpg mod,afe intake,1"taller tire,50hp sticks(OUCH),2-stroke oil,fitch.best 26 mpg empty,22 mpg 2000 lbs load,18-19 mpg pulling 5000 lb.277,000 miles now.10,000 between oil,original IP.25%wvo.

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