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Re: Nitrous and Methanol Tue, 04 May 2004 05:59 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
I also used to make bio-diesel, back in 2000 for the Sydney games. I sorced methanol from "orica" for $145 a drum (205 litre) but I think the price has gone up.
Try some workshops that run drag cars maybe.

I have put some thought into this exact setup as I have been toying with the idea for a 13B turbo rotary that my brother and I race some times.

As methanol has les power per unit volume you need to run more of it.
As a rule of thumb you need to run 1.6 times the volume of methanol as you would for fuel. Ie. using a 100hp nitrous jet would require a 160hp fuel jet on methanol.
As for the fuel solenoid maybe try running a LPG gas Selinda and possibly change the seat seal. These will easily hold the required pressure.

As for cooling, Nitrous is excellent on its own (with petrol), many people use a small shot to keep intake temperatures down. Methanol on its own will also freeze inlet manifolds. I wouldn't be surprised if it gets to cold, if there is such a thing.
If the car is turbo'd you could run some ridiculously high PSI!! Very Happy
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