What is the long term effect of using Methanol as an additive to the fuel. Say a ten percent mix with a tankful of petrol. Is it likely to cause any damage or unsavoury side effect over time.

 

dynamix knows a fair bit about this, think he runs it in his car, could be worth a pm

 

I've been running a 10% mix for a while now without a hitch.
There were some "issues" with regards to corrosion of fuel system, however 10% hasn't had any ill effects that I have heard of as yet.

Paul managed to get an extra 5 degrees of timing from my 10% mix, and the driving benefits mean all day long...

 

not seen any negatives other than remembering to fill the can and put it in the boot

 

I havent been using it for long so cant tell you about long term down sides.

Fantastic results from it on my car but it is not pleasant stuff to handle and needs care.

 

What are people calling fantastic results?

 

when mapped for you gain considerable power..

Simon

 

Isn't it a bit of a pain in the **** to get hold of though? Is it a case of "barrel in the back yard"?

 

In my case without any mechanical changes I gained 23 bhp & 30 lb/ft at the wheels !! and saved money at the same time

 

Used to use a fair amount of methanol in my R/C model flying days.
A couple of pointers - Get the good quality fuel grade - methanol is an alcohol also used for industrial cleaning and de-greasing, so avoid this grade as it may contain a certain amount of water (methanol is hydroscopic) Keep the container tightly sealed.
Methanol is accumulative. If it gets on your skin it may be absorbed through the pores, once inside you, it stays! Wear rubber gloves when handling.
It can eventually promote corrosion, so occasional flush through with a fuel system cleaner may be a good idea?
JohnD

 

Brain damage and organ failure....

Not the answer you were looking for !

DunxC

P.S. Must try some, Hic !

 

I have used Methanol as an additive for 5 years now and as a 100% source of fuel for most of last year. No ill effects on injectors/regs/pumps/fuel lines etc.

As for the human issues.....well.... some would say I must be mad to drive this thing anyway so no further damage there either

Andy

 

Where can I get some of this juice?

 

everyone is so happy to fill a car with petrol etc.. but that's not nice stuff either..

Simon

 

methanol is good in the lawnmower too - gets the mowing done much quicker

 

Where do u get hold of it though ??

 

Very, very true...Benzine is horrible stuff.

 

You can get it here in 25 ltr containers, cheaper than V-Power

Jennychem Store

 

Cheers Andy

 

Glad i read this as i was just talking to paul about running mine on 10% meth,cheers for the link andy but when i search the store for methanol the screen just goes blank?,anyone else having this same problem?

 

If you give them a call and just ask for methanol, they also do toluene at a similar price if you want to make some high octane race fuel on a budget

 

maxol in the rep of ireland have just started selling their E5 fuel.as far as i know its normal unleaded plus 5% meth giving 99+ ron.i think all their unleaded pumps are E5 now so must be safe for prolonged use.

 

E5 is 5% Ethanol, not methanol.

 

Thanks for the replies guys. As an aside, is there any advantage having Methanol introduced into the engine with the air i.e after the intercooler as opposed to with the fuel. Or is it the same thing via a different method.

 

similar results but you can do both

 

Hola Simon, by doing both would the results be doubled? Is it a worthwhile exercise and does it compromise realiability? Surely with explosions in the cylinder chambers being ever more powerful heat would be an issue.

 

injecting it with water has different advantages.. but in the tank is better and more reliable.. no chance of a failed water jet or pump etc..

cannot be sure whether double the results.. only tuned with either or with both installed so no way of comparing on the same setup.

cooling is not the issue as water inj + meth cools the charge well, yes increased stress on setup but depends on what setup is, as to whether it will take it

Simon

 

As per Tesco 99

 

Jennychem site didn't seem to work for me, anyone else tried ?

DunxC

 

just ring Jenny - she is very helpful

The site doesnt work.