The Origin Story
HiOctaneFuel.com didn't start as a blog. It started in the logistics trenches. For years, we operated as a premier retailer of Sunoco Race Fuels, navigating the complex world of hazardous material shipping, freight logistics, and 55-gallon drum distribution.
We learned one thing quickly: Real race gas is a logistical nightmare for the average enthusiast. It’s heavy, expensive to ship, and hard to store.
As chemical technology advanced, we noticed a shift. Modern "Race Concentrates" (like BOOSTane and VP Octanium) began offering 95% of the performance of a drum of 110 leaded, but in a UPS-friendly bottle.
We pivoted. We stopped selling the heavy stuff and started testing the smart stuff. Today, we are an independent educational resource dedicated to helping you unlock factory performance without the logistical headache.
Our Editorial Standards
The internet is full of AI-generated fluff about cars. We do things differently. When we review an octane booster or a fuel stabilizer, we look at the chemistry:
- The MMT Factor: We tell you if a product contains MMT (Manganese) and what that means for your spark plugs.
- The Cost-Per-Point: We calculate the actual cost to raise your octane, not just the sticker price of the bottle.
- The Data: We rely on datalogs—knock retard, timing pull, and IATs—not the "butt dyno."