From what I've been reading here on the forum, it appears that everybody likes alcohol injection. I don't find too many detractors on the subject.
After more than a decade collecting dust (rust), the old TR is running again, and really pretty well. It does have some ping with high boost (~18# or thereabouts), which leads me to the alcohol subject.
I seem to recall, this was years ago, that alcohol had some undesireable effects, i.e. corrosion on aluminum parts, etc. Wondering how that has played out over the years? Is there really anything debilitating doing this? Maybe I'm just recalling the effects of running high methanol levels in the gas tank. Are there any drawbacks at all?
If not, then I may decide to try alcohol injection. The set up will be my current level of boost on 93 octane. The only changes from stock are a home made adjustable wastegate and an upgraded turbo (the letters TA49 sound familiar to me). Have owned this car since new, so I've forgotten a lot. Oh, yes, using aftermarket valve cover breathers. Stock chip. Nothing else changed.
Had to do a lot to the ignition system to get it running again, but seems to be percolating pretty good now. However, with over 131K miles, the old gal doesn't need much hard spanking. Just want to spin the tires sometimes (Whee! Look at me, look at me!!!!) and run it up without hearing that ping.
So, what say about the alcohol injection biz? Can it corrode the plenum or intake manifold or any other parts? Or does no residual linger after flowing through? Am I too worried about this?
After more than a decade collecting dust (rust), the old TR is running again, and really pretty well. It does have some ping with high boost (~18# or thereabouts), which leads me to the alcohol subject.
I seem to recall, this was years ago, that alcohol had some undesireable effects, i.e. corrosion on aluminum parts, etc. Wondering how that has played out over the years? Is there really anything debilitating doing this? Maybe I'm just recalling the effects of running high methanol levels in the gas tank. Are there any drawbacks at all?
If not, then I may decide to try alcohol injection. The set up will be my current level of boost on 93 octane. The only changes from stock are a home made adjustable wastegate and an upgraded turbo (the letters TA49 sound familiar to me). Have owned this car since new, so I've forgotten a lot. Oh, yes, using aftermarket valve cover breathers. Stock chip. Nothing else changed.
Had to do a lot to the ignition system to get it running again, but seems to be percolating pretty good now. However, with over 131K miles, the old gal doesn't need much hard spanking. Just want to spin the tires sometimes (Whee! Look at me, look at me!!!!) and run it up without hearing that ping.
So, what say about the alcohol injection biz? Can it corrode the plenum or intake manifold or any other parts? Or does no residual linger after flowing through? Am I too worried about this?
I would check/replace your stock timing gears/chain though if you are going to push her a little