Earl H
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- Jun 30, 2002
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I am doing my research on all of the methanol kits that are currently available (at least the top 3): SMC, Alchycontrol and Snow.
Its turning out to be an extremely difficult choice.
I like the simplicity (i.e. ease of installation - external mount configuration) and the bell and whistles (i.e. digital controls, adjustable turn on/ramp and volume controls, arm light, test button etc.) of the SMC kit. Good reputation amoung the buick and LS1 crowd alike.
The alchycontrol kit seems to have a great following and has great quality components. The only real drawback of this kit is that its not as "plug and play" as the other two: Snow and SMC.
I just called the guys at Snow. Simple and effective kit w/o the bells and whistles. Easy to insall. Good following amongst the Ls1 crowd. However, unlike the other two kit, it uses nylon lines vs. braided steel. I asked him about this and he said that the braided steel lines would degrade over time running methanol. This is the first that I've heard of this. Can anyone comment on this.
Wouldn't mind hearng the experiences of anyone out there running any of the kits listed above. Btw, the car is an '03Z06 w/a T76 GTS turbo. The car is currently making 650rwhp on pump gas. Has seen low 130mph passes in the quarter (street tires). I' m looking to see mid 700's on methanol and high 130mph/low 11 high 10 (on Michigan Pilot Sports) passes in the quarter.
Its turning out to be an extremely difficult choice.
I like the simplicity (i.e. ease of installation - external mount configuration) and the bell and whistles (i.e. digital controls, adjustable turn on/ramp and volume controls, arm light, test button etc.) of the SMC kit. Good reputation amoung the buick and LS1 crowd alike.
The alchycontrol kit seems to have a great following and has great quality components. The only real drawback of this kit is that its not as "plug and play" as the other two: Snow and SMC.
I just called the guys at Snow. Simple and effective kit w/o the bells and whistles. Easy to insall. Good following amongst the Ls1 crowd. However, unlike the other two kit, it uses nylon lines vs. braided steel. I asked him about this and he said that the braided steel lines would degrade over time running methanol. This is the first that I've heard of this. Can anyone comment on this.
Wouldn't mind hearng the experiences of anyone out there running any of the kits listed above. Btw, the car is an '03Z06 w/a T76 GTS turbo. The car is currently making 650rwhp on pump gas. Has seen low 130mph passes in the quarter (street tires). I' m looking to see mid 700's on methanol and high 130mph/low 11 high 10 (on Michigan Pilot Sports) passes in the quarter.