I have an alcohol kit on my car.
When they are running properly, you can probably run about 4 - 5 pounds of boost extra, depending on jet size.
I have yet to really use the alky on my car because the tank has been leaking, and i havent had alot of faith in it. You dont want to crank the boost exepecting it to be there, and then detonate.
I run Isopropyl alcohol and water combination. You can buy the alcohol at walgreens, corner grocery stores, etc.
The benefits of running pure alcohol are going to be an increase in octane, as well as an increase in burnable fuel. Ie, if you are running lean, the alcohol will help richen up the mix.
The benefits of water are you wont bog your engine if its already running rich (water doesnt burn) -- it acts as a coolant to cool the intage charge.
I prefer to NOT run pure water, as it doesnt do much good IMHO.
Also, if you run pure water, please be aware that it CAN freeze, you will need to add at least a decent percentage of alcohol to keep it from freezing if you are using it in cold weather.
When they are running properly, you can probably run about 4 - 5 pounds of boost extra, depending on jet size.
I have yet to really use the alky on my car because the tank has been leaking, and i havent had alot of faith in it. You dont want to crank the boost exepecting it to be there, and then detonate.
I run Isopropyl alcohol and water combination. You can buy the alcohol at walgreens, corner grocery stores, etc.
The benefits of running pure alcohol are going to be an increase in octane, as well as an increase in burnable fuel. Ie, if you are running lean, the alcohol will help richen up the mix.
The benefits of water are you wont bog your engine if its already running rich (water doesnt burn) -- it acts as a coolant to cool the intage charge.
I prefer to NOT run pure water, as it doesnt do much good IMHO.
Also, if you run pure water, please be aware that it CAN freeze, you will need to add at least a decent percentage of alcohol to keep it from freezing if you are using it in cold weather.
