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Old 07-05-2012, 12:57 PM
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Default LS1 w/S480 on straight methanol

Very first startup of my new turbo setup running on straight methanol
99 Z28
Power glide w/pro brake
9" rear
BMR suspension
Afco shocks
130k mile LS1
stock bottom end
225/225 .581/.581 cam
ARP head studs & rod bolts
LS9 head gaskets
S480 96/88
Vic Jr intake w/ Nitrous Outlet spray bars (single stage)
160lb injectors


Pic before everything was finished



I plan to get to the track by the end of them month. Just have to finish some minor things up.
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Very Cool! In for results!
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Whaht times you looking for and power nice build
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I built it for my wife to race 5.80 index...it just needs to run a little faster than that.
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Originally Posted by JAX04
Very Cool! In for results!
Hoping to take it to the track this month.
Old 07-11-2012, 03:28 PM
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Anyone else running straight methanol? Trying to see what a/f ratio others on meth run.
Old 07-11-2012, 11:36 PM
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I know the stoich ratio is about 6:1, but I've seen people say about 3.6:1 is optimal. Maybe someone else can chime in.
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We use EGT's. No help here. That thing should run good!
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Finished pic except for new 5in exhaust. Bad news have a cylinder that the rings are sealing.

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Aw yeah



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