Motor Silk

rx+roids · 09-04-2005, 02:39 AM

Anyone ever put an oil additive called Motor Silk in their STI?

solbergfan · 09-06-2005, 09:57 AM

You should put nothing but motor oil in the engine. Additives are BAD!!

**sgtpeper** · 09-06-2005, 10:35 AM

Also, thats a reason to NOT use catrol syntec - it uses teflon as an additive which can soften engine materials in the long run. Its a no no

Jeff

**Siegel Racing** · 09-12-2005, 10:46 AM

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!

Motor silk is what we "believe" DESTROYED an entire motor. It clogged ALL the small hard oil lines. It destroyed the turbo (exhaust wheel found in DP), crank bearings (BAD rod knock), heads and cams (ALL bearing surfaces scored beyond use).

We haven't proven it yet, but they are being given the $14,000 bill!!!

SS

cruzSTI · 09-12-2005, 10:52 AM

Flycaster · 09-12-2005, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subaru of Gwinnett

...It destroyed the turbo (exhaust wheel found in DP...

The WHEEL was in the DP??? Juheesus. And there was still some oil in the case?

***BoostJunkie*** · 09-12-2005, 11:13 AM

what about fuel additives, like BG44K?

TreyS · 09-12-2005, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

what about fuel additives, like BG44K?

That's used to clean the engine (combustion chamber).

An 04-06 Sti doesn't need the engine cleaned.

solbergfan · 09-13-2005, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreyS

That's used to clean the engine (combustion chamber).

An 04-06 Sti doesn't need the engine cleaned.

Why would the STi not need the engine cleaned? Does the EJ257 not produce carbon build up in the combustion chambers??

Actually the reason why I wouldn't use the BG TEC is I would be afraid that pieces of carbon exiting the exhaust port could damage the turbo impeller.

Trey05STI · 09-13-2005, 12:16 PM

What about adding stuff like octane booster to your fuel? I know that I should only put oil in the engine but what about trying to add octane to your fuel. Could this hurt anything? Just wondering because I get caught driving out in the country and there is only 92 octane and would like to add a octane booster to at least be around 94 octane. Any information would be appreciated.

Trey

Sti-lysh · 09-13-2005, 12:23 PM

If I am not mistaken, you have to add a hell of alot of octane booster to go from 92 to 94. Those things on raise the number by points. i think one octane number is ten points, and those boosters raise the fuel like 5-7 points. But someone correct me if I am wrong.

jays05 · 09-13-2005, 02:14 PM

MMT-based octane boosters work. Torco seems to be the best but the NOS Racing Formula octane booster works in a pinch and can be found in many auto parts stores. I wouldn't touch anything that is not MMT-based.

09-04-2005, 02:39 AM	#1
rx+roids Lurker Car: 01 Subaru WRX STi Spec C Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 1 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Motor Silk Anyone ever put an oil additive called Motor Silk in their STI? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-13-2005, 02:14 PM	#12
jays05 Spec C Club Car: Blue 05 STI Fav Mod: 4th gear wheelspin Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,095 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	MMT-based octane boosters work. Torco seems to be the best but the NOS Racing Formula octane booster works in a pinch and can be found in many auto parts stores. I wouldn't touch anything that is not MMT-based. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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09-06-2005, 09:57 AM	#2
solbergfan Senior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STi Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 355 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	You should put nothing but motor oil in the engine. Additives are BAD!!

09-06-2005, 10:35 AM	#3
sgtpeper Secret Moderator shhh Car: '08 OBP Fav Mod: A Car Wash Location: Denver CO Posts: 1,901 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Also, thats a reason to NOT use catrol syntec - it uses teflon as an additive which can soften engine materials in the long run. Its a no no Jeff

09-12-2005, 10:46 AM	#4
Siegel Racing Authorized Vendor Car: Your STi ;) Fav Mod: Everything Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,330 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! Motor silk is what we "believe" DESTROYED an entire motor. It clogged ALL the small hard oil lines. It destroyed the turbo (exhaust wheel found in DP), crank bearings (BAD rod knock), heads and cams (ALL bearing surfaces scored beyond use). We haven't proven it yet, but they are being given the $14,000 bill!!! SS

09-12-2005, 10:52 AM	#5
cruzSTI STI Driver Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 216 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)

09-12-2005, 11:13 AM	#7
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,762 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	what about fuel additives, like BG44K?

09-13-2005, 12:16 PM	#10
Trey05STI Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru CGM STI Fav Mod: Turbo Belt FTW!!!! Location: Roselle,IL Posts: 1,270 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	What about adding stuff like octane booster to your fuel? I know that I should only put oil in the engine but what about trying to add octane to your fuel. Could this hurt anything? Just wondering because I get caught driving out in the country and there is only 92 octane and would like to add a octane booster to at least be around 94 octane. Any information would be appreciated. Trey

09-13-2005, 12:23 PM	#11
Sti-lysh Professional STI Racer Car: O5 OBP STi Fav Mod: Volk LE28N Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 843 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	If I am not mistaken, you have to add a hell of alot of octane booster to go from 92 to 94. Those things on raise the number by points. i think one octane number is ten points, and those boosters raise the fuel like 5-7 points. But someone correct me if I am wrong.