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Old 12-30-2016, 07:13 AM
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Default Meth... who's using what?

Thinking of using VP M1.... any other options or thats most popular?
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Originally Posted by BigNastyZO7
Thinking of using VP M1.... any other options or thats most popular?
that's what I run.... meth at its purest form
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Originally Posted by T/A KID
that's what I run.... meth at its purest form
I second that. It's what I use.
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Me too
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Local fuel place generic own brand 100% meth. $20 for 5 gallon pail, works great.
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Originally Posted by Unreal
Local fuel place generic own brand 100% meth. $20 for 5 gallon pail, works great.
More than half the price, that's a good deal.
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I use VP. 30 bucks for a 5 gal from my local race shop.
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I get my Meth From Torco.
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Don't mean to hijack, but are you guys using straight meth or do you take the 5 gal and mix it to make a 50/50 blend of meth/ h2o?
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Originally Posted by Mellow_Yellow_C7Z
Don't mean to hijack, but are you guys using straight meth or do you take the 5 gal and mix it to make a 50/50 blend of meth/ h2o?
I don't dilute it; 100% Meth here.
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Straight meth.
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Originally Posted by DP RS
I don't dilute it; 100% Meth here.
Originally Posted by Unreal
Straight meth.
appreciate the intel guys.
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I'm thinking about using meth and going with E85 this spring. Has anyone had any problems with using meth?? I know I have heard a couple guys say that if you use straight meth it can damage the kit. Is that true?? How many miles have you guys put on your cars using meth?? Thanks for any info..
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Originally Posted by 2016 Z06
I'm thinking about using meth and going with E85 this spring. Has anyone had any problems with using meth?? I know I have heard a couple guys say that if you use straight meth it can damage the kit. Is that true?? How many miles have you guys put on your cars using meth?? Thanks for any info..
It is corrosive, and the pump has to be replaced or rebuilt every 12-18 months or so. I've seen some guys have trouble with the rubber seals of the window washer flud tank that holds the meth, but I'm not sure how widespread that is.

I wish I had more to offer ya, but I've only had the meth on the car for just about a month. I did do extensive research before the system was installed and the best I have to offer is, as long as it's maintained and used properly, there isn't much more downside to its use than there are with the mods that are likely associated with the need for meth in the first place.

I'm sure others will chime in.

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Originally Posted by 2016 Z06
I'm thinking about using meth and going with E85 this spring. Has anyone had any problems with using meth?? I know I have heard a couple guys say that if you use straight meth it can damage the kit. Is that true?? How many miles have you guys put on your cars using meth?? Thanks for any info..
I've been running and using Alky control kits for over 10 years. Yes, pumps need to be replaced every so often, but I've had good luck over all, and do run Straight METH!

I'm installing his kit right now on my 17 Z...
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I'm not a mechanic by any means and I don't want to have to **** around with it. I guess what I would do is rebuild it once a year to make sure there isn't any problems. I only plan on keeping mine until the ZR1 comes out if it ever does..

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25k+ miles on meth. Alky kit is 100% compatible, some kits are not.

After 4 years I swapped pumps to a new one. Old one was fine. New pump was cheap, and send old pump in to get rebuilds cheaply. <1 hour of maintence and $100 every 2-4 years is nothing.
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Thanks guys.. I'm hoping to add around 125rwhp by adding meth and E85. I'm at 730rwhp now with a ProCharger F1A, American Racing headers and a Akrapovic exhaust. Really trying to get to get to about 850rwhp. I don't track my car but love to run in the streets..
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do you need a tune? or you can add meth without a tune just to ''boost'' the octane?

I have a brand new 2017 Z06 and want to keep the warranty.


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