Donno why I didn't see it coming.
I've never had my 1.8 gallon methanol tank last over 4 tanks of gas. 4psi is what, 3000RPM? You never floor your car beyond that?
Running Meth
Racer
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From: SPRING CREEK NEVADA
I just did a 2200 mile trip only used about a gallon of meth. no need for me to be in the throttle that hard on a long trip, cruising at 70 mph its only about 2000 rpm and I can pass with out going over 3500 rpm and still hit 100 mph. I could use 2.5 gallons in 10 miles if I wanted. I have used a tank full in 8, 1/8 runs but point here is it works just fine for me and others, its like any thing you have to use some control and common sense. if your on a long trip don,t get stupid with the throttle.
Le Mans Master
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I just did a 2200 mile trip only used about a gallon of meth. no need for me to be in the throttle that hard on a long trip, cruising at 70 mph its only about 2000 rpm and I can pass with out going over 3500 rpm and still hit 100 mph. I could use 2.5 gallons in 10 miles if I wanted. I have used a tank full in 8, 1/8 runs but point here is it works just fine for me and others, its like any thing you have to use some control and common sense. if your on a long trip don,t get stupid with the throttle.
Come to think of it, I think if my ambitions of driving involved not using the throttle I would have probably picked something more practical/cheaper/more comfortable than a blown Corvette?
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From: TEXOMA
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
IMHO having to baby a car because I'm driving far and am afraid of running out completely defeats the purpose of building it up in the first place. If I wanted to not go over 3500RPM I would have kept it stock, saved a ton of money, netted better fuel economy, and ended up with a more reliable car overall. I want a car I can use everywhere, and Methanol does take away some of that: that was the point I was trying to make.
Come to think of it, I think if my ambitions of driving involved not using the throttle I would have probably picked something more practical/cheaper/more comfortable than a blown Corvette?
Come to think of it, I think if my ambitions of driving involved not using the throttle I would have probably picked something more practical/cheaper/more comfortable than a blown Corvette?
Le Mans Master
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From: Greater Detroit Metro MI, when I'm not travelling.
Mine comes on @ 4psi... Seems about right? I have contemplating reducing the spray size, from 2x 10lbs/hr nozzles to maybe one 10 pound and 1 5lbs/hr nozzle. Spraying 10% of my fuel charge as methanol seems excessive... I wish I had the time to experiment with this on the dyno but work has kept me so busy I can't even get a haircut lately, let alone spend hours tuning a car :-/
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Le Mans Master
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Well after all those replies!!! did you happen to get a answer to your question..
If so, would you please translate it back to me?? because I was wondering about Meth Injection also..
