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VP Racing Fuels M5

Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Question VP Racing Fuels M5

Called "menthanol on steroids," VP Racing Fuels' newest enhanced formula for menthanol, "M5," makes more power than any methanol on the market primarily due to improved vaporization and faster burning speed. With upgraded combustion additives and a lubrication additive to help seal the rings, M5 offers up to a 50 hp gain in a 1,030 hp engine and 4-6% more power than standard methanol, while offering the same or better protection against detonation. M5 improves the thermal effciency of the air/fuel mixture, offering a wider acceptable range of air/fuel ratio leading to more consistent performance from run to run.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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if the ratios stay the same, it would offer a 10hp gain on our stock engine.
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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This is a 100% methanol (alcohol) fuel. What's to discuss?
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Probably has a splash of toluene and MBTE or MEK in it, and a dash of light oil as an emulsifier.

A poor man's laquer thinner.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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if you want to discuss something, then discuss VP's MS98 ...
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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why? just use a water meth system. You can also add nitro to the solution if you want---but you better tune for it.
Heck i bottle of -20F blue windshield washer fluid + 3 bottles HEET is equal to 116octane plus the detonation help from the water. PLUS you can steam clean the engine anytime you want!
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