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Old 04-13-2017, 06:24 PM
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I'm running a single turbo on a lq9 nbs rbsb and looking for more power, what do you guys think is better between e85 and methanol ??
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How much power?

E85 could require an all new fuel system depending on power goal, figure you need 30-40% more fuel flow at least.
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I'm looking to get around 600-650 hp max
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I'm set up for flex and also have meth on my lq9. At 650hp max you should be fine with meth. I made 708 rwhp on 91 + meth with a single walbro 450 on a returnless fuel system. Like FFDP said when I wanted more hp and switched to flex I had to have my fuel system completely redone. I might be the only weirdo spraying Meth on E85 but my truck is set up to run whatever gas I feel like and go. I just can't go in my higher boost settings when I have 91 in the tank.
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Just use pump gas and meth if you want 600's.
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thanks guys methanol it is, what meth kit it good I'm planing on using my wiper reservoir for a slick look.
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I got a alkyl control meth kit. From what I have gathered it's the best and the only one that allows you to run 100% meth. The pump did crap out on me once and started leaking though.
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If you decide you want more capacity I have a 7 gallon snow performance tank just sitting around. Id let it go cheap
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thank you guys I'm leaning towards a snow performance kit stage 2



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