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your just trying to cheer me up aren't you
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Just check with Jeff.....Methanol is fine.
Still looking at options as Ethanol (Denatured Bio-ethanol) still has slight better anti knock than methanol but shear quantities of Methanol will help cooling.
May look at going up to my Own mix E90 or E95 but whatever we do we will need to pour more fuel through the system so 12 injectors may be required along with the NOS or a Wet NOS system
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I need to check this stuff out as if it is just Denatured Bio-ethanol then it will most likely be Ethanol 95% and Methanol 5% making it a perfect fuel or fuel base with some Petrol added:smokin:
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We used that exact stuff in chubby timeattack gtr in he beginning, or i should say in his fire place . but be warned its very corrosive and went though a couple pumps. home brewing is fine if you know what your doing and accurate consistent mixes. Sunaco / VP C85 takes the mix risk out and has additional additives for lubrication of fuel system. Fuel flex ethanol sensor recommended too. Ethanol will easily make as much power as C16, Q16, C23 etc.. but without putting lead into the atmosphere and lambda sensors.
Shell are meant to have a new race fuel unleaded which makes similar gains to C16
biobutanol should be in UK fuels next year
. but be warned its very corrosive and went though a couple pumps. home brewing is fine if you know what your doing and accurate consistent mixes. Sunaco / VP C85 takes the mix risk out and has additional additives for lubrication of fuel system. Fuel flex ethanol sensor recommended too. Ethanol will easily make as much power as C16, Q16, C23 etc.. but without putting lead into the atmosphere and lambda sensors.Shell are meant to have a new race fuel unleaded which makes similar gains to C16
biobutanol should be in UK fuels next year
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corn addicts
the price begs belief out there
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It will be the Denaturing additive which is generally Methanol that would have caused the corrosion.We used that exact stuff in chubby timeattack gtr in he beginning, or i should say in his fire place
Shell are meant to have a new race fuel unleaded which makes similar gains to C16
biobutanol should be in UK fuels next year
That is the down side of Methanol it doe stend to eat shit. What i need is E95 so I'll ask for a mix price and see what we get as E95 with the right lubricants would be the Dogs Nuts:smokin:
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Check it out Ben!!! Butanol fuel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Biobutanol does not have the knock protection of Ethanol or Methanol infact it's close to standard gasolineWe used that exact stuff in chubby timeattack gtr in he beginning, or i should say in his fire place
Shell are meant to have a new race fuel unleaded which makes similar gains to C16
biobutanol should be in UK fuels next year
There are quite a few high profile cars using a V Power/Methanol mix, with perhaps a splash of Tolouene.
75%pump 25%meth has worked very well for me with no issues over the last 3 or 4 years.
Performs better than the likes of 109, but not quite as well as VP Import 120.
75%pump 25%meth has worked very well for me with no issues over the last 3 or 4 years.
Performs better than the likes of 109, but not quite as well as VP Import 120.
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I would just like to remind everyone that the amount of race fuel you use in a season is not vast.
Trying to save a few pounds by buying unproven, non guaranteed brands or mixing your own might just cost you an engine.
Even if you spend an extra £1,000 per year on 'real' race fuel it will be a big saving over any damage caused by cutting corners.
Before blowing anything up - try calculating how much fuel you are likely to use this year then ask me how much it will cost you from Trackstuff at club rates. If you honestly think the savings are worth it I might open up an engine rebuilding company.
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Trying to save a few pounds by buying unproven, non guaranteed brands or mixing your own might just cost you an engine.
Even if you spend an extra £1,000 per year on 'real' race fuel it will be a big saving over any damage caused by cutting corners.
Before blowing anything up - try calculating how much fuel you are likely to use this year then ask me how much it will cost you from Trackstuff at club rates. If you honestly think the savings are worth it I might open up an engine rebuilding company.
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Do your trying to say its not worth it?
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Top quality race fuel = £80
Race engine = £20,000
I just think it is the same as fitting chinese components. Save a pound today spend a thousand tomorrow.
Yes I do not think it is worth it!
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It depends on the car, the set up, the engine build and the power being produced/required.
Some cars need no more than VPower. PM me your phone number and I will have a chat with you as to what is best for your car.
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Russ,
When mapping Fee's GTR can we have a map done for 25% Meth too?
Seems it is a bit easier to get hold of just now.
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Ryan,
I have found E99 which is in effect E100 plus a Denaturer to stop you drinking it.
I will be getting a quote tommorrow:thumbsup:
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