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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 03:42 AM
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I was just wondering if anyone has tried to tune there s2000 with staight alcohol. i have run my R6 on alcohol with a jetted carburater for the drag stip and when i used to run micro sprints we ran the 600cc engines on alcohol. I know people have experimented with alcohol injection on the S2000 but havent heard of them running pure alcohol. This would be for racing applications only, but with a bigger set of injectors and say an AEM EMS would I be able to get the car tuned for it? If so what are the pros and cons of running straight alcohol? Thanks.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 04:50 AM
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I dont think any of the fuel system could take the alcohol that stuff will eat away pumps and injectors and anything rubber it touches.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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You'll need much larger injectors, and you'll be changing the oil pretty often from the cylinder washdown alcohol is known for while tuning.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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pros:
cons:burnt up valves and pistons, cylinder wash down, leaks every where cuz of deteriorated gaskets
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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If the car was used for racing only, it could be an interesting experiment. Add a little CH3NO2 to the mix, It could be real fun.
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^and be sure to post up the video on YouTube.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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BOOM, shaka laka
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Slows2k,Apr 7 2009, 09:32 PM
If the car was used for racing only, it could be an interesting experiment. Add a little CH3NO2 to the mix, It could be real fun.
Nitro Methane
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by tjbubb,Apr 6 2009, 06:42 AM
I was just wondering if anyone has tried to tune there s2000 with staight alcohol.
Well, sometimes I do like to knock back a couple beers while I work on my car.
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Originally Posted by Kermdaddy,Apr 8 2009, 02:39 PM
Nitro Methane
Dom: " Only pussies use nitro"
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