Methanal pros and cons
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Re: Methanal pros and cons (B20---Vtec)
It's actually called methanol 
Running it as the primary fuel for your motor can let you make a ton of power, it burns very cool, but it does have some disadvantages. Stoich A/F for gasoline is about 14.7:1. Meth is 6.4:1, which means you physically need a lot more fuel for an equal amount of power. Meth is also HIGHLY corrosive, expensive, and incredibly poisonous. Good for a drag race car, but if you're thinking of a street car or a road course car, meth ain't gonna work.
Running it as the primary fuel for your motor can let you make a ton of power, it burns very cool, but it does have some disadvantages. Stoich A/F for gasoline is about 14.7:1. Meth is 6.4:1, which means you physically need a lot more fuel for an equal amount of power. Meth is also HIGHLY corrosive, expensive, and incredibly poisonous. Good for a drag race car, but if you're thinking of a street car or a road course car, meth ain't gonna work.
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Re: Methanal pros and cons (boosted92)
Ya it is somethin to think about ....i havent started in with the fuel cell...braided lines fittings ...blah blah blah
I understand it eats through aluminum over a period of time...im curious about long term affects ..in a Full race application
I understand it eats through aluminum over a period of time...im curious about long term affects ..in a Full race application
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