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VP M1 vs M3 Methanol
I usually use the M1, but all that is available locally now until next year is the M3. Should I have any problems running the methanol with added lubricants? I would not think so, but just curious. For reference, I am running the AMS alkycontrol pump with upgraded seals. I may also need my tune tweaked to run this with the combustion additives?
From VP website:
METHANOL
M1™
M1 Racing Methanol has a 99.95% minimum purity - the highest purity available in the U.S. With M1, engines run cooler and are less subject to corrosion. VP uses only lined drums which prohibit rust, corrosion and metal deposits that can contaminate fuel delivery systems. Recommended for all methanol-legal racing applications.
M3™
Like M1, M3 starts with methanol of the highest purity, but includes lubrication and combustion additives for an extra boost. M3 offers a wider range of jetting options, making jetting easier and more consistent. For bracket racers, variations in ET from run to run will be substantially reduced. With better tuning and cleaner, more efficient combustion, M3 makes more power and yields better throttle response than any standard methanol on the market. M3's improved combustion also reduces the noxious fumes associated with methanol fuels, so it's much easier on the eyes and nose. For 60-70% of methanol applications, M3 won't require jetting or timing changes-just pour it in and get an immediate performance improvement in all areas. In the other 30-40%, M3's added vaporization may actually hurt volumetric efficiency and performance, which is what lead to the development of M5. M3 is not pure methanol and won't pass a water test.
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(Tuned by AMS)
Last edited by SOUTHSIDEITALIA; Oct 19, 2008 at 05:12 PM.
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