Just switched to 10% methanol – first impressions

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Dec 9, 2008 | 01:19 PM

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thanks for the input

Dec 9, 2008 | 01:22 PM

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no probs, well worth the change.

Dec 9, 2008 | 02:37 PM

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Think i'm gonna go the E85 route.

You still add 3ml/l of NF then with yours JD?

Dec 9, 2008 | 04:46 PM

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how safe is it ready mixed in 20l steel jerry cans in the car or the garage ???

Dec 9, 2008 | 04:56 PM

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Latest version of SimTek boards and software will hold up to 8 map combinations....!

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Dec 9, 2008 | 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GazTheHat

Think i'm gonna go the E85 route.

You still add 3ml/l of NF then with yours JD?

nope, use 2ml/ltr

Dec 9, 2008 | 05:44 PM

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nope, use 2ml/ltr

does adding nf make more power when added to meth mix or for another reason?

Dec 9, 2008 | 05:47 PM

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i'll be deff getting the engine tuner to map mine on meth as soon as i get some bigger brakes fitted, (when i find some i can afford that is)

Dec 10, 2008 | 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dynamix

methanol is cheaper per litre than the petrol it replaces (as is bioethanol E85)

so basically as it stands now i could buy some ethanol, whack it in my tank and have my apexi pfc mapped to run meth, simple as that?

whats bioethanol?

Dec 10, 2008 | 01:25 PM

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bioethanol is E85
methanol is different

Both alcohols and both need mapping for.

Dec 10, 2008 | 01:33 PM

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Bioethanol is simply ethyl alcohol ( (C2H5OH - ie normal alcohol) that is produced from crops rather than via industrial processes. E85 is a mixture of 85% bioethanol and 15% conventional petrol.

Methanol is a different type of alcohol altogether (methyl alcoholCH3OH), with somewhat different physical properties but similar chemically. However, unlike ethyl alcohol, methanol is highly toxic if swallowed and needs to be handled with a bit more respect. Having said that, E85 contains petrol components such as benzene, toulene etc, which are also toxic and carcinogenic, so TBH both need to be handled with respect!