Turbo on Methanol questions
03-03-2005, 09:59 PM
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Turbo on Methanol questions This isn't a LS1 question, but I figured I might find the info I'm looking for. I am building an alcohol injected 496 to run in a local 10.5 street car class. I am wanting to run a turbo, and was wondering if the exhaust temps from an alky motor would play hell with a turbo. A few details are still open on the car, but it will be mechanically injected, through a turbo 400, running large amounts of boost, shooting for mid-low 5s in the 1/8th mi., and on a 10.5 tire. I already have most of the engine parts, just trying to iron out the details.
03-04-2005, 07:26 AM
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I have tested a BB chevy twin turbo on methanol without a intercooler. We are using electronic fuel injection instead of mechanical. Seems to work well on the dyno, track times coming soon.
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03-04-2005, 04:35 PM
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Just curious why you want to run alcohol, it is a massive headache for not much gain on a car like that. A 496 on gas should have no trouble making enough power to go low 5's, and meth just adds a whole nother level of complication.
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The reason for meth is I can get it cheap, I already have most of the parts, eliminates the issue of an intercooler, and between my Dad and I, we should have no problems with the tune. The original plan was N/A, injected on alcohol, a combination we have run extensively in the past. With the class I am wanting to step into, Forced Induction will likely be required to run the number. Remember, this is a full weight 10.5 car, reaching for low 5's. I am still trying to decide which form of FI to go. My Dad wants a Roots blower, but I would prefer either cent. blower or turbo, leaning more towards turbo.
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Check these websites out for pics and info on a BBC, alky, twins, and a carb a to run Outlaw 10.5. It probably won't answer your questions but they are pretty cool pics to check out.
http://www.oscaracing.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=897
http://www.lutzracing.com/
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http://www.oscaracing.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=897
http://www.lutzracing.com/
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Anybody have any experience with how to deal with oil contamination from the alky? I know that we used to change oil every 2-3 passes on our old alky motor, but was wondering what effect the junk oil might have on the turbo bearings.
