Forced Induction Superchargers | Turbochargers | Intercoolers

Alky meth kit, but need windshield washer

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 10:03 PM
  #1  
tstad9i's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Troutman, NC
Default Alky meth kit, but need windshield washer

Not sure this is the right forum for this but here goes. I'm running with a turbocharger and the Alky control kit using the stock windshield washer fluid container to hold the methanol. Just moved to NC a few months ago and I'm thinking I'll probably need a working windshield washer system to pass inspection.

For those of you who have the same Alky set up and need to pass vehicle inspections, what are you using for a windshield washer system? Is there a universal kit that anyone can recommend?

Not really sure if they check this but I can't imagine a vehicle inspection without a wiper/washer check.
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 10:11 PM
  #2  
Frost's Avatar
FormerVendor
iTrader: (45)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 5,913
Likes: 2
From: Richmond VA
Default

They check wipers, not fluid AFAIK...
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 10:16 PM
  #3  
mwg2600's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
Default

Leave the stock washer pump in the tank, sprat your 50/50 mix on the windshield. Its the same as the stuff rated for 0 degrees.
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 11:53 PM
  #4  
gametech's Avatar
TECH Veteran
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Active Streak: 60 Days
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,905
Likes: 906
From: Stockbridge GA
Default

Originally Posted by tstad9i
Not sure this is the right forum for this but here goes. I'm running with a turbocharger and the Alky control kit using the stock windshield washer fluid container to hold the methanol. Just moved to NC a few months ago and I'm thinking I'll probably need a working windshield washer system to pass inspection.

For those of you who have the same Alky set up and need to pass vehicle inspections, what are you using for a windshield washer system? Is there a universal kit that anyone can recommend?

Not really sure if they check this but I can't imagine a vehicle inspection without a wiper/washer check.
If you use pure methanol, you will need a separate tank anyway. Pure meth will eat your pump seals for the WW, and if you spray your windshield pure meth will streak your paint. If you use a 50/50 mix, as someone else suggested, you're golden. It all depends on the percentage of meth your combo likes.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 08:37 AM
  #5  
Frost's Avatar
FormerVendor
iTrader: (45)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 5,913
Likes: 2
From: Richmond VA
Default

Originally Posted by gametech
If you use pure methanol, you will need a separate tank anyway. Pure meth will eat your pump seals for the WW, and if you spray your windshield pure meth will streak your paint. If you use a 50/50 mix, as someone else suggested, you're golden. It all depends on the percentage of meth your combo likes.
I had my WW pump piped to straight methanol for 5 years and it didn't kill it.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 11:10 AM
  #6  
slow67's Avatar
Gingervitis Addict
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,399
Likes: 3
From: DFW
Default

Methanol also cleans the windshield really well too.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 12:52 PM
  #7  
BadgeZ28's Avatar
TECH Resident
20 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (28)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 811
Likes: 2
From: Oregon
Default

I use the stock wiper fluid tank also. I use a mix of 20 below windshield fluid and meth. Seems to be working fine for both applications.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 01:07 PM
  #8  
AFASTYZFR1's Avatar
10 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (55)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,746
Likes: 2
From: Florida
Default

Add your own washer reservoir if you are worried about it, look by my driver headlight.

Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 06:04 PM
  #9  
gametech's Avatar
TECH Veteran
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Active Streak: 60 Days
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,905
Likes: 906
From: Stockbridge GA
Default

[QUOTE=Frost;14180662]I had my WW pump piped to straight methanol for 5 years and it didn't kill it.[/QUOTE

Interesting. My WW pump seals didn't last but a few months with pure meth.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 06:21 PM
  #10  
tstad9i's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Troutman, NC
Default

Thanks for the replies everyone, that's all good info. AFASTYZFR1, that is bada**. That's exactly what I'm gonna do.

Last edited by tstad9i; Nov 30, 2010 at 06:38 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:59 AM
  #11  
Frost's Avatar
FormerVendor
iTrader: (45)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 5,913
Likes: 2
From: Richmond VA
Default

[QUOTE=gametech;14182689]
Originally Posted by Frost
I had my WW pump piped to straight methanol for 5 years and it didn't kill it.[/QUOTE

Interesting. My WW pump seals didn't last but a few months with pure meth.


Yep... and back then I was encouraged by two others with the same setup that also didn't have problems, so it wasn't just me. I have never put anything in the tank at all except for 100% methanol.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:49 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE