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Old 11-15-06, 04:58 PM
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Methanol Ethanol alcohol and mixes

I don't know if this has been covered before I couldn't find it in some basic searches.

With regard to AI whats the difference between Methonol, Ethonol, Alcohol and mixes of these with water?

Also could E85 be used for AI?

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Old 11-16-06, 10:21 AM
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The difference is really personal preference at this point. I have my reasons that I firmly believe in for NOT running 50/50 mixes of water and alchy/meth, and that is because I can inject FAR more injectant to make up and exceed the cooling of water and I dont have to beef up my ignition system to light the mix..

I mean, I did make 490 wheel on stock Mazda coils...
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i prefer alcohol because water is inert.

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E85 does sound like a possibility, octane of around 105-110
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From what i understand Methanol (wood alcohol) is better for motorsports and you can't drink it. Ethanol (grain alcohol) is more mainstream ergo: E85. and yes, it does have a rediculous octane rating- that said they haven't worked all the bugs out. my .02c
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sometime during the next week i will put together a scientific properties comparison between the various AI injectants so we can have a more meaningful helpful discussion.

you will like it. it will be fun. it will probably eliminate about a thousand useless posts.

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