N55 Gains with Meth - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

jzingerman · 01-28-2013, 04:06 PM

I'm very close to purchasing a meth kit for my N55 but I'm just wondering if I will REALLY see big gains. I have been running E85 but after hearing some horror stories of the E85 messing with people injectors I'm no longer putting it in. Is meth that much better power wise compared to e85? Also does putting meth into the car pose any threats? I will be installing a trunk kit so there will be no meth in the engine bay which will take away a few concerns.

Thanks for the help,
Jake

fasteddie222 · 01-28-2013, 04:57 PM

I have the same exact questions. I have thought about meth but I feel like it is so intense!!!!!

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 01-28-2013, 05:17 PM

There are gains with meth on the N55, typically 35WHP for N55. I recommend downpipes prior though which the OP seems to have already. Meth is a great power adder because it cools the intake charge as well as increases octane. This process cools the combustion, offering lowering EGT's. All of these pro's make the engine happy overall to make the power. You made a good choice in wanting store the methanol in the trunk. Let me know if you need any other help.

Tony135 · 01-28-2013, 05:22 PM

Meth is definitely a great add. I've had it since before BMS released it. I don't always use it because some times I get lazy filling it up, but damn, it really helps. It's very smooth so you might not notice it really until you start doing some pulls against cars to compare. For example, I was side by side with a C63 P31 package from 20-110 on meth. Not to mention how much cooler your car runs.

jzingerman · 01-29-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fasteddie222

I have the same exact questions. I have thought about meth but I feel like it is so intense!!!!!

Have you tried E85 yet?

madmanhiker · 01-29-2013, 07:27 AM

I have dynos (MANY) that price at least 35 rwhp with meth. It's a major upgrade and running meth has many benefits especially with carbon build up with catless DP. What r u waiting for????

Just make sure u get the TRUNK tank, don't mess with the WW tank. The BMS kit is fine, just get the trunk tank. Got it?

fasteddie222 · 01-29-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jzingerman

Have you tried E85 yet?

Yeah I have. It makes a pretty significant difference

jzingerman · 01-29-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by madmanhiker

I have dynos (MANY) that price at least 35 rwhp with meth. It's a major upgrade and running meth has many benefits especially with carbon build up with catless DP. What r u waiting for????

Just make sure u get the TRUNK tank, don't mess with the WW tank. The BMS kit is fine, just get the trunk tank. Got it?

Yeah ill be getting the coolingmist trunk kit. Probably will buy it this week!!

fasteddie222 · 01-29-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jzingerman

Yeah ill be getting the coolingmist trunk kit. Probably will buy it this week!!

Let me know when you install it so you can tell me if it is really worth it.

jzingerman · 01-29-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fasteddie222

Yeah I have. It makes a pretty significant difference

Are you still using e85? Did you experience any problems with it?

fasteddie222 · 01-29-2013, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jzingerman

Are you still using e85? Did you experience any problems with it?

I have used it I don't use it all the time. The times I have used it I haven't had a problem.

jzingerman · 01-30-2013, 12:16 AM

Did you use 91 octane and e85 or 93 octane and e85? Also what was your ratio?

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I have used it I don't use it all the time. The times I have used it I haven't had a problem.

fasteddie222 · 01-30-2013, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jzingerman

Did you use 91 octane and e85 or 93 octane and e85? Also what was your ratio?

I use 93. I usually put 3 to 4 gallons of e85 and the rest 93 gas.

buildbright · 01-30-2013, 01:47 AM

BMS WW tank FTW

jzingerman · 01-30-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by buildbright

BMS WW tank FTW

I hear the WW kit can be dangerous and mess with the engine since its around the engine bay that's why I'm going with trunk. Is that true?

Andrew@ActiveAutowerke · 01-30-2013, 11:40 AM

I have a ww meth kit forsale if anyone needs

fasteddie222 · 01-30-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

I have a ww meth kit forsale if anyone needs

Is that the one for the trunk?

jzingerman · 01-30-2013, 02:08 PM

WW is windshield washer.

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Originally Posted by fasteddie222

Is that the one for the trunk?

fasteddie222 · 01-30-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jzingerman

WW is windshield washer.

Oh man. I love my windshield wiper fluid too much to give it up for meth lmao.

emackin · 01-30-2013, 02:37 PM

how much for the ww meth kit?

Andrew@ActiveAutowerke · 01-30-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fasteddie222

Oh man. I love my windshield wiper fluid too much to give it up for meth lmao.

I still used it to wash my windows lol. I never noticed any problems with paint or anything.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 01-30-2013, 03:40 PM

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Oh man. I love my windshield wiper fluid too much to give it up for meth lmao.

You can also avoid car fires by not using the WW meth kits too.

01-28-2013, 04:06 PM	#1
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fasteddie222 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 e92 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami/Central Florida Posts: 1,687 iTrader: (4)	I have the same exact questions. I have thought about meth but I feel like it is so intense!!!!! __________________

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Jeff@TopGearSolutions BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: C6 Z06, GSXR-750, 09 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TopGearSolutions.com Posts: 12,711 iTrader: (25)	There are gains with meth on the N55, typically 35WHP for N55. I recommend downpipes prior though which the OP seems to have already. Meth is a great power adder because it cools the intake charge as well as increases octane. This process cools the combustion, offering lowering EGT's. All of these pro's make the engine happy overall to make the power. You made a good choice in wanting store the methanol in the trunk. Let me know if you need any other help. __________________ Latest Discounts and Specials Email Me! Jeff@TopGearSolutions.Com Evolution Racewerks Charge Pipes and FMIC Sale ETS FMIC INTERCOOLER SALE! Cobb AP for BMW N54 & N55, Lowest Price! Facebook Discounts!!

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madmanhiker Major Drives: '11 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 1,410 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 335i M-Sport [3.00] 2008 328i Sport Pre ... [0.00]	I have dynos (MANY) that price at least 35 rwhp with meth. It's a major upgrade and running meth has many benefits especially with carbon build up with catless DP. What r u waiting for???? Just make sure u get the TRUNK tank, don't mess with the WW tank. The BMS kit is fine, just get the trunk tank. Got it? __________________ -madmanhiker jax,fl

01-30-2013, 11:40 AM	#16
Andrew@ActiveAutowerke BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 135i N55 Fbo Meth + E85 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 2,433 iTrader: (3)	I have a ww meth kit forsale if anyone needs __________________

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Tony135 Major Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,034 iTrader: (0)	Meth is definitely a great add. I've had it since before BMS released it. I don't always use it because some times I get lazy filling it up, but damn, it really helps. It's very smooth so you might not notice it really until you start doing some pulls against cars to compare. For example, I was side by side with a C63 P31 package from 20-110 on meth. Not to mention how much cooler your car runs.

01-30-2013, 01:47 AM	#14
buildbright Lieutenant Drives: 335i BMW F30 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 550 iTrader: (0)	BMS WW tank FTW

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emackin Private Drives: 2011 335i e90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Va beach Va Posts: 92 iTrader: (0)	how much for the ww meth kit?

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