[RDBill]

Just curious what are you using for meth... something like boost juice or like VP M1?

[gdawgg]

Originally Posted by RDBill

Just curious what are you using for meth... something like boost juice or like VP M1?

I use Sunoco meth, which is advertised as 99.99% methanol. I get it for $4 a gallon from a local racing parts store. The guys at LG use VP M1, but it's essentially the same stuff. I think it really depends on where you can get it locally.

There are lots of discussions on the the Corvette Forum and other forums about whether it's better to use 100% meth or a water/meth blend like boost juice, or even self-mixing at home. There's also the question of whether you're using it to reduce IATs (cool the air charge) or actually supplement fuel. My application is to reduce IATs. If you use to supplement fuel, you probably want 100% meth. If you're using to reduce IATs, there's a lot of debate on what approach is best and why, but I'm not an expert on that. If someone else is, hopefully they will chime in.

[RDBill]

Originally Posted by gdawgg

I use Sunoco meth, which is advertised as 99.99% methanol. I get it for $4 a gallon from a local racing parts store. The guys at LG use VP M1, but it's essentially the same stuff. I think it really depends on where you can get it locally.

There are lots of discussions on the the Corvette Forum and other forums about whether it's better to use 100% meth or a water/meth blend like boost juice, or even self-mixing at home. There's also the question of whether you're using it to reduce IATs (cool the air charge) or actually supplement fuel. My application is to reduce IATs. If you use to supplement fuel, you probably want 100% meth. If you're using to reduce IATs, there's a lot of debate on what approach is best and why, but I'm not an expert on that. If someone else is, hopefully they will chime in.

Thank you! I'm not an expert either but was told 100% Meth is best for all of the above except for price... It is more expensive than mixing it with water but still really reasonable imo

[gdawgg]

Originally Posted by RDBill

Thank you! I'm not an expert either but was told 100% Meth is best for all of the above except for price... It is more expensive than mixing it with water but still really reasonable imo

Boost Juice isn't exactly cheap either. 100% meth is kind of pricey if you buy it in the 5 gallon pails, like how VP sells their M1. The key is finding a local place that lets you bring your own container that they fill for you. That's what I do, and $4 a gallon doesn't seem bad at all. Especially when compared to $39 for a 5 gallon pail of VP M1, or $35 for 4 1 gallon jugs of boost juice, both plus shipping.

[Joshinator99]

Originally Posted by RDBill

Thank you! I'm not an expert either but was told 100% Meth is best for all of the above except for price... It is more expensive than mixing it with water but still really reasonable imo

For reducing IATs, I’m still on the 50/50 bandwagon (Boost Juice, etc). Water can absorb much more latent heat than methanol, so a blend seems like the best way to go IMO. And you still get a little fueling from the methanol. Plus, the 50/50 mix is not flammable, so just a safer way to go.

[Markoz28]

VP M1 5 gallons to boost juice 4 gallons are about equal in price value. I would go straight meth from what I’ve researched.

[grampa_ss]

I went straight meth too. I get a 5 gal bucket for right around $20. A full washer fluid reservoir tank actually lasts quite a while since its only spraying when in boost.

[gdawgg]

Originally Posted by Markoz28

VP M1 5 gallons to boost juice 4 gallons are about equal in price value. I would go straight meth from what I’ve researched.

Right, price per gallon on Boost Juice and VP M1 is pretty similar, except you’re only getting half the meth with Boost Juice. Makes for pretty expensive water and pink color dye in the Boost Juice...hahaha.

[gdawgg]

Originally Posted by grampa_ss

I went straight meth too. I get a 5 gal bucket for right around $20. A full washer fluid reservoir tank actually lasts quite a while since its only spraying when in boost.

Agreed, I’ve noticed the same thing. Since I’m not supplementing fuel with the meth and only spraying in boost, it seems to last a while. Plus it’s nice having the “Low Washer Fluid” warning turn on when the meth is low since it’s in the washer fluid reservoir. I’ve found it holds about a gallon.

[ramairroughneck]

Congratulations for the stellar numbers. I can’t imagine what that’s like to drive. Out of curiosity what tires are you running and from what mile per hour can you get a decent hook on a street pull?

[gdawgg]

Originally Posted by ramairroughneck

Congratulations for the stellar numbers. I can’t imagine what that’s like to drive. Out of curiosity what tires are you running and from what mile per hour can you get a decent hook on a street pull?

Still on the stock tires coming up on 8,000 miles. With the worn tires and colder weather, I haven't found any speed yet where I get a decent hookup, whether I roll onto the accelerator or punch it. Tires break loose immediately or eventually if I go wide open throttle. I guess that would change if I started out at 70 or 80, but I’m not willing to run it up to 150 until the weather warms up a bit and I know I’ll have decent traction. By the time it warms up and I swap out the tires, I should have a better feel for what the car can do.

[gdawgg]

For anyone interested in this car, it is listed for sale in the following thread.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=601731