Using methanol with 91 octane as an alternative to higher octane gas ?

cstavaru · 10-27-2009, 06:50 PM

Well...

At first I hated the "meth" threads, they held no interest to me. But as the gas is getting more expensive day by day, I am somewhat inclined to use 91 octane instead of 93 or 94.

I was wondering what would it happen if I would add a methanol kit to my car ? Would the power improve on 91 at least to the levels of 94 ? This is all I am hoping for

PS: I have the BMW Performance Power Kit installed.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 10-27-2009, 06:51 PM

JayKay335i · 10-27-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

+1

Remember all those meth threads that didn't interest you? Read them

badass1g · 10-27-2009, 08:21 PM

from what i gather adding meth is like or better than running 104 ocatane. dont quote me on that

qwks6 · 10-27-2009, 09:16 PM

running meth on a boosted car imho is as good as race gas. It not only suppresses knock, but also cools the charge and can reduce exhaust gas temps. It's really a life saver for boosted cars.

Yes, you can use a progressive kit, and add very low levels of alky when under boost and have better results than running 94...

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cstavaru Brigadier General 313 Rep 3,262 Posts Drives: 2009 335i M Sport Sedan 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania iTrader: (0)	Using methanol with 91 octane as an alternative to higher octane gas ? Well... At first I hated the "meth" threads, they held no interest to me. But as the gas is getting more expensive day by day, I am somewhat inclined to use 91 octane instead of 93 or 94. I was wondering what would it happen if I would add a methanol kit to my car ? Would the power improve on 91 at least to the levels of 94 ? This is all I am hoping for PS: I have the BMW Performance Power Kit installed. __________________ Mods(click): Cobb + RB Turbos \| Aquamist HFS-4 Meth \| Drexler LSD \| Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit \| Custom K&N Apollo Intake \| Wagner Intercooler \| Macht Schnell Downpipes \| BMW Performance Power Kit \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMW Performance Short Shifter \| M3 Subframe Bushings \|
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badass1g Captain 51 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: utah iTrader: (7)	from what i gather adding meth is like or better than running 104 ocatane. dont quote me on that
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qwks6 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: '13 650i Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ca iTrader: (0)	running meth on a boosted car imho is as good as race gas. It not only suppresses knock, but also cools the charge and can reduce exhaust gas temps. It's really a life saver for boosted cars. Yes, you can use a progressive kit, and add very low levels of alky when under boost and have better results than running 94...
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