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50/50 alcohol,water---vs---100%alcohol

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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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50/50 alcohol,water---vs---100%alcohol

anyone know whichone is better??????????
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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Depends on how deep your pockets are. Water will just cool the air. Water is pretty cheap. Water/alky will cool the air a little, and the alky is a fuel enhancer. Alky is more expensive than water. Mixing them defrays the cost a little. Straight alcohol will get you the most power, but is the most expensive.

Of course the one thing you didnt mention was the tune, and that is the most important thing out of it all.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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most people use washer fluid....so ther is just a random fact
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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what if you're out of alcohol or water can you just leave it empty?
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by evocolorado
most people use washer fluid....so ther is just a random fact
I meant to put that in there too. Damn it.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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Did anyone notice the blue dye in windoze washer fluid? Is taht stuff gonna be completely burned off? Experienced user reply only please.
As of now Im using 100% Methanol. Local place have them for about $15 for 5gal drum+tax
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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alcohol is like $13 includes tax at homedepot... its kinda expensive.....
so i went with 50/50..........i just ran 25psi with this.........i didnt tune it yet..
but feels very strong,,,pulling so hard my tires spin at even 3rd gear.....it wasnt like that before.....i am so happy,,,i m going to shoot for 28psi when i get tune........
anyone got some dynograph that shows power difference between 50/50 mix and 100%alcohol.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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Whats it called at Homedepot? also $13 for how much?
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by HeoEvo
what if you're out of alcohol or water can you just leave it empty?

Only if you want to grenade your motor.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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$13 for 1 gallon
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by fsugatorbait
Only if you want to grenade your motor.
Well, switch fuel maps and lower boost.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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I repeat. $15 for 5 (FIVE) Gallons.
Don't buy the stuff from Lowes/HomeDepot. Go to a Race Fuel store.
And also worth noting, I use less than 5 Gal in 6 months. You'll need a bit more if you track the car a lot.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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I run straight methanol also and pick it up in 5 gallon pails for about $15. Each drum lasts about a month (less if autox or boosting a lot). Still much less than running c16 all of the time.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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I run straight methanol also and pick it up in 5 gallon pails for about $15. Each drum lasts about a month (less if autox or boosting a lot). Still much less than running c16 all of the time.
5 gallon for $15? Where? What kind of container are you storing it in?

I'm using and paying the $13 for denature alky at lowe/home depot
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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Call your local VP Fuel Retailer.... VP methanol is the Ishnit
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