Alky question

[CombatComProg]

I am pretty ignorant when it comes to alcohol and its effect on our cars. I have a stock motor, fuel system, turbo. Can I just crank up the boost to, let's say 22 lbs, and everything will be ok as long as I spray some alcohol? Can I just dump as much boost as I want into the engine without any consequences as long as I'm not running lean? I thought higher octane causes more heat and can damage your pistons. Is this true for alcohol?? Thanks!

 

[broke1]

Everything else has to be in good working order 1st.Alky might save you from blowing up your engine,its saved a few.Get a Scanmaster,learn how to use it,tune your car,then buy your alky kit.I just say Scanmaster because IMO they are very easy to use.If I can use one,anyone can.Scan tool is 1st mod.Usually around $200 used or $210 thru Ramchargers till the end of today.

 

[19gn87]

Originally posted by CombatComProg
I am pretty ignorant when it comes to alcohol and its effect on our cars.

You'll find some very helpful explanations HERE and HERE

 

[CombatComProg]

Thanks for the info!!

 

[NJ Torque]

Being the narrow minded fellow I am... Do you need a turbo to use ALKY, or can a non-turbo'ed car use it... how about non-fuel injected cars?

Thanks!!

 

[Razor]

It can, and its application will be trying to get a little more timing out of your present combo. Due to cooling and octane.

Its not nitrous.. its an anti-detonation agent. So it allows to squeeze the motor a little more on junk gas.

If you put race gas in, there would be very little benefit.

 

[NJ Torque]

Thanks Razor.

Looks like I'll be ordering one for the 40