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      07-03-2012, 11:03 PM   #23
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lets say i drive conservative and get about 325 miles to a tank til empty.
I drive like an ass whenever a gap opens up, speeding back up after toll booths, getting around the slow looky-lous, and I use one gal mixed every 2 tanks. You'll use a gallon of mix maybe once a month driving conservatively.
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      07-03-2012, 11:23 PM   #24
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Hmmm yeah I suppose that isn't too bad...wonder if I could get a larger tank than 2 gallons
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Hmmm yeah I suppose that isn't too bad...wonder if I could get a larger tank than 2 gallons
I run a 4 gallon RCI fuel cell.
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I run a 4 gallon RCI fuel cell.
Did you get a special alcohol-rated cell, or are they pretty much alcohol-proof? A typical FIA-bladder cell is not approved for alcohol use, and I can't find any info on the commonly available plastic+foam cells from Jegs/Summit Racing.
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Did you get a special alcohol-rated cell, or are they pretty much alcohol-proof? A typical FIA-bladder cell is not approved for alcohol use, and I can't find any info on the commonly available plastic+foam cells from Jegs/Summit Racing.
Based on what I've been told all the plastic cells without the foam are meth compatible. It seems that the foam used by the cheaper manufacturers may break down overtime when exposed to high concentrations of meth/alcohol. That's just what I've been told, I don't how much truth there is to that.

The shop that did my install works very closely with Aquamist(so I assume they know what they're doing) and it's the cell they recommended.
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I asked both my local dirtbike shops what they charge for a 5 gallon drum of vp m1 and they both want $50!
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judging by your mods OP, youll have the funds to afford your meth. you get more benefit out of it than just about anything in your sig
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well its not only about the money obviously...its the hassle i dont want to deal with but if there is really a huge benefit from using meth and its not too dangerous then of course i would wanna do it...has to be better than e85. now thats annoying if you dont have e85 pump right next to regular gas pumps like i have here at the naval bases.

i have just heard of some stories of fires in the engine bay and i know its from the ww kits but still...sort of poses a problem for me when i feel like things seem to run fine for me now...oil temps rarely get to 250 which is great for me (ever since i changed oils to mobil 1).

but if meth is truly 1 gallon per tank of gas (16 gallons when i mean full tank) then it seems not too bad.

is it safe to have like a 10 gallon meth tank sitting in your garage?
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well its not only about the money obviously...its the hassle i dont want to deal with but if there is really a huge benefit from using meth and its not too dangerous then of course i would wanna do it...has to be better than e85. now thats annoying if you dont have e85 pump right next to regular gas pumps like i have here at the naval bases.

i have just heard of some stories of fires in the engine bay and i know its from the ww kits but still...sort of poses a problem for me when i feel like things seem to run fine for me now...oil temps rarely get to 250 which is great for me (ever since i changed oils to mobil 1).

but if meth is truly 1 gallon per tank of gas (16 gallons when i mean full tank) then it seems not too bad.

is it safe to have like a 10 gallon meth tank sitting in your garage?
why? are you a pyro? jk man, sure its safe in the garage. dont you have a gas can for the lawn mower etc? if you mean fumes wise, make sure your caps just on tight. the VP racing cans are the best i have one of those for my meth. i happen to still be running the ww kit.. been close to a year now with it, i just inspect my ww tank neck often and secure the lid to keep it from popping etc. i may relocate eventually but havent done so as of yet. meth + e85 is just awesome. the closest e85 to me is about 15 minutes over the bridge into philly so i stop there once a week to fill my 5 g and 2.5 cans in my dd. its not too bad.. atleast for the summer heat, i plan to run 50/50 e85 and meth the entire time. plus the tq is great. thats nice that you have e85 so close, but methanol really is great, go for it.
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well first of all the ww tank is just way too small...i dont wanna be filling the damn thing every 150 miles. and maybe ill see you up in philly as i am going up there to vac to get my os giken and subframe bushings installed...too bad they ran out of tc kline coilovers otherwise i would be getting that too lol.

maybe they will have vishnus pwn kit...anyone selling theirs?
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well first of all the ww tank is just way too small...i dont wanna be filling the damn thing every 150 miles. and maybe ill see you up in philly as i am going up there to vac to get my os giken and subframe bushings installed...too bad they ran out of tc kline coilovers otherwise i would be getting that too lol.

maybe they will have vishnus pwn kit...anyone selling theirs?
the ww kit is okay size wise for me. filling it only takes 5 mins so its not a biggy really. im also very particular when pouring it there. i wrap a thick towell around the ww resevoir funnel to catch any that misses lol. to be honest i dont even fill mine all the way usually.
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I was paying $55/ 5 Gallon VP M1. I knew I was getting ripped off but couldn't find it anywhere cheaper.
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I was paying $55/ 5 Gallon VP M1. I knew I was getting ripped off but couldn't find it anywhere cheaper.
lol...damn expensive

are most people running ww or tank resv?
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I was paying $55/ 5 Gallon VP M1. I knew I was getting ripped off but couldn't find it anywhere cheaper.
C'mon Jeff, even Home Depot Methyl Hydrate is cheaper than that...
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C'mon Jeff, even Home Depot Methyl Hydrate is cheaper than that...
what methyl hydrate and does that work as meth in our cars?
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what methyl hydrate and does that work as meth in our cars?
yep, also HEET works too, the yellow bottle

granted, i wouldn't push ur luck with it, cause its expensive. i ran out a few times with my audi, and it works reasonably well as a replacement
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lol...damn expensive

are most people running ww or tank resv?
I'd hope most people are not running through the WW reservoir still

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C'mon Jeff, even Home Depot Methyl Hydrate is cheaper than that...
I used to run denatured alcohol but I believe that was $14/Gallon
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what methyl hydrate and does that work as meth in our cars?
Methyl Hydrate is 99% meth and a bunch of my customers use it as their meth source. Its pretty cheap compared to the alternatives.

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Methyl Hydrate is 99% meth and a bunch of my customers use it as their meth source. Its pretty cheap compared to the alternatives.

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The only down side to Methyl Hydrate is that it's not available in all states... VA is one of those states it's not available
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