race gas fuel cell in the trunk
05-11-2009, 12:45 PM
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The point is they are track cars ********.
Autocross=cones
Road course wheel to wheel racing is what spec miata is.
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I don't know why you're worrying about a setup that will involve perfecting TWO tunes when you couldn't even get one tune right.
Also, how are you going to know when to switch back and forth between the two if you can't tell when the fuel line is full/empty of race gas during switches.
I see more bent rods in your future young Skywalker.
Autocross=cones
Road course wheel to wheel racing is what spec miata is.
ON TOPIC:
I don't know why you're worrying about a setup that will involve perfecting TWO tunes when you couldn't even get one tune right.
Also, how are you going to know when to switch back and forth between the two if you can't tell when the fuel line is full/empty of race gas during switches.
I see more bent rods in your future young Skywalker.
Damn, fellas! Ease up on the boy.
You will know when the race gas reaches the injectors by the smell of the exhaust gasses, I suppose.
Good for you for taking the initiative and experimenting with something new.
I would personally use the water/meth mix so that the benefits of the extra power/safety would always be available. Meth is safe unless you freebase it.
You will know when the race gas reaches the injectors by the smell of the exhaust gasses, I suppose.
Good for you for taking the initiative and experimenting with something new.
I would personally use the water/meth mix so that the benefits of the extra power/safety would always be available. Meth is safe unless you freebase it.
this is was then next thing i was going to look at once i got to hear every thing people thought about it.
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05-11-2009, 01:02 PM
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thats one
here is another http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/ert/new-fuel...rw/afrw-07.pdf
under Introduction page 7
The different chemical structures of alcohol fuels (ethanol or
methanol) and gasoline necessitate significant changes to current
vehicle technology. A joint research effort by 14 major U.S. oil
companies and three of the largest auto companies is currently
focusing on experimental and commercial production of flexible fuel
vehicles. These are specifically designed to run on high level
alcohol blends as well as on conventional petroleum-based fuels.
Unfortunately, the reliabifity and durability of flexible fuel vehicles
depends on alcohol solvent and corrosion properties. Unlike
gasoline, alcohols are strong solvents and are more highly corrosive.
Methanol has been found to be more corrosive than ethanol, both
in material degradation and the formation of acid within the
combustion chamber, which reduces the effectiveness of the
lubricating oil. The solvent effects of alcohol fuels on both the
fuel distribution system and vehicle are addressed in this section,
as well as the corrosion sensitivity of various metals and nonmetals
found in current vehicle and fuel distribution systems.
Finally, a strategy to minimize the corrosive effects of alcohol fuels
is also presented.
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then look under PROPERTIES OF ALCOHOL FUELS page 16 and it shows in a graph that meth is corrosive and also ask any shop and see if there are never problems with meth and icv so eat ****
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05-11-2009, 01:14 PM
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You aren't going to make friends and gain useful advice like that.
If you are afraid of methanol then just run water injection or a larger intercooler to keep the IATs down.
Since you can't pass tech running two tanks at a drag track, you might just have to drain the pump gas and replace it with the race gas as was suggested already.
If you are afraid of methanol then just run water injection or a larger intercooler to keep the IATs down.
Since you can't pass tech running two tanks at a drag track, you might just have to drain the pump gas and replace it with the race gas as was suggested already.
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05-11-2009, 01:19 PM
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Don't quote me but I think some organizations require a crash cage around the fuel cell. I know I wouldn't run one without a halo and fire plates in the trunk just for my own peace of mind. Ideally a Halon system too.
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05-11-2009, 03:05 PM
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i did not tune the car myself the first time and after i did tune it my self i made 225whp on 13 psi with out playing with ignition from the maps fm gives you i am also not using the link any more i have aem f/ic now the switch will be flipped a good 5 mins before the pass so i think that will be a good amount off time for the engine to burn the pump gas out plus i am going to t the lines in at the regulator in the engine bay for the return less fuel system
Invest in a keyboard with a period. Reading your posts are painful.
Don't even **** with a fuel cell. There's a DRAIN PLUG in the tank. Drain your fuel at the track, run it till it dies and then fill it with race gas. It's a no brainer. But by all means if you want to **** your money into the wind, buy a fuel cell, **** with a rat's nest of fuel lines and switches, and possibly run into more regulatory red tape bullshit at the track then go for it.
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05-11-2009, 04:05 PM
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You'll waste less of your time and the time of those you are soliciting for information and ideas.
However this is because I utilized the experience of seasoned turbo builders and engineers, looked at the events I wanted to participate in, appropriately scaled my performance requirements within their published guidance and articulately posed questions, concerns and ideas within this forum (and others).
Based upon historical record, the Miata is capable of drag racing but is severely limited within that realm. - It is designed to carve corners, not charge down a quarter mile.
From the small gain you will find from race fuel, you would be better served tuning the car at two boost levels, installing a boost controller and dumping a can of octane booster into the tank prior to each event and running at higher boost. - Fewer moving parts, easier to install, easier to pass tech and most likely at a lower cost.
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05-11-2009, 04:10 PM
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Read the rules for the sanctioning body / event(s) you are going to be participating in. Find the commonalities and the tightest constraints, then start thinking out of the box and looking for input.
You'll waste less of your time and the time of those you are soliciting for information and ideas.
Running two radiators, two water pumps and independent air feeds to all heat exchangers I am "walking off the path every one else follows". Yet no one has ripped on me for my design choices.
However this is because I utilized the experience of seasoned turbo builders and engineers, looked at the events I wanted to participate in, appropriately scaled my performance requirements within their published guidance and articulately posed questions, concerns and ideas within this forum (and others).
Based upon historical record, the Miata is capable of drag racing but is severely limited within that realm. - It is designed to carve corners, not charge down a quarter mile.
From the small gain you will find from race fuel, you would be better served tuning the car at two boost levels, installing a boost controller and dumping a can of octane booster into the tank prior to each event and running at higher boost. - Fewer moving parts, easier to install, easier to pass tech and most likely at a lower cost.
- L
You'll waste less of your time and the time of those you are soliciting for information and ideas.
Running two radiators, two water pumps and independent air feeds to all heat exchangers I am "walking off the path every one else follows". Yet no one has ripped on me for my design choices.
However this is because I utilized the experience of seasoned turbo builders and engineers, looked at the events I wanted to participate in, appropriately scaled my performance requirements within their published guidance and articulately posed questions, concerns and ideas within this forum (and others).
Based upon historical record, the Miata is capable of drag racing but is severely limited within that realm. - It is designed to carve corners, not charge down a quarter mile.
From the small gain you will find from race fuel, you would be better served tuning the car at two boost levels, installing a boost controller and dumping a can of octane booster into the tank prior to each event and running at higher boost. - Fewer moving parts, easier to install, easier to pass tech and most likely at a lower cost.
- L
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05-11-2009, 05:15 PM
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No, he has the usual help:
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t34991/
Unfortunately he's been around for a while, and every thread he subscribes to or starts goes to **** fast.
Dude, get your car running right before you go making dual gas tanks, ice chilled intercoolers, solenoid activated straight pipe dumps and all that other **** that shouldn't even be on your horizon yet.
Oh yeah, and PUT SOME ******* EFFORT INTO TYPING OUT YOUR POSTS! There's a reason I don't put as much effort as I usually would into my replies to you.
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t34991/
Unfortunately he's been around for a while, and every thread he subscribes to or starts goes to **** fast.
Dude, get your car running right before you go making dual gas tanks, ice chilled intercoolers, solenoid activated straight pipe dumps and all that other **** that shouldn't even be on your horizon yet.
Oh yeah, and PUT SOME ******* EFFORT INTO TYPING OUT YOUR POSTS! There's a reason I don't put as much effort as I usually would into my replies to you.
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