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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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Ok if im running nitrous what benifits will alky give me? also can alky be "hidden"? and how much does it cost? (kit + fluid it self)
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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The ECS kit is $550. The alcohol itself is very cheap.

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I still dont understand why alky is used?......
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Originally Posted by 98stocker
I still dont understand why alky is used?......
Alk is used to slow the burn in the combustion chamber and to cool the charge. This will raise you octane and ward off the detonation monster.
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