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snapcracklepop 02-10-2014 08:16 PM

The triple 525sc is pretty thirsty and when Im far away and need gas and they only have 89 available, the methanol could be turned on just to provide detonation insurance while getting on plane.
Any other ideas like a way to control boost or take some timing away?

So2fast5u 02-10-2014 08:40 PM

Carry some octane boost with u and u are good to go. Every carb blower motor I tuned I set on the fat side a little bit. Never had any trouble and one was beat on very hard by a lead footed 19yr old kid!! I can not see any reason to put a water methanol injection system on but I don't know everything.....

snapcracklepop 02-10-2014 08:56 PM

Ive never been able to find out how much octane boost is required to raise 89 to 93 per gallon. Non of the cans say it on the label. Do you know? I carry 300 gallons of gas and i thought it would take a lot of octane booster

dsmawd350 02-10-2014 09:08 PM

what about something like this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ms...FawWMgodkl0ApA

snapcracklepop 02-10-2014 09:28 PM

I thought they were only used with MSD ignition modules. I use the Merc TB1v

MILD THUNDER 02-10-2014 09:53 PM


Originally Posted by dsmawd350 (Post 4072496)
seems like a blower upgrade and superchiller is a better investment than just adding a bandaid to the hot air blowing stock 177

I agree.

MILD THUNDER 02-10-2014 09:58 PM

I wouldn't be retarding the timing much. The exhaust valves will take a hit from the increased EGT temps. The stock timing curve is pretty lazy on a 525sc. I think youd be fine on 89 with adding intercoolers. Or upgrade to a larger blower like a 671, 871, or 420 B&M, and keep the boost around 5lbs. The larger blower will cool the air down much more than the little 177 blower even without intercoolers..

speicher lane 02-11-2014 05:51 AM

If you do a search, there should be an old thread on meth injection systems. If memory serves me correct, in the thread Bill Pyburn (Pure Platinum Skater) gave input and basically gave credit to the injection for the longevity regarding the run time in the 1350's he was running.

stimleck 02-11-2014 08:56 AM


Originally Posted by snapcracklepop (Post 4072431)
Did you ever get an answer on this question. I would also like to add meth mix on my 525sc when I cant find 93 gas and need to run 89. Im in ontario

Im in whitby can you recommend an engine guy?

HaxbySpeed 02-11-2014 09:24 AM

I like the components from AIS- http://www.alcoholinjectionsystems.com/index.html
Talk to Rodney, they can set you up, and have complete bolt in kits with everything you need. Spraying into the top of the blower will dramatically lower your air temp. On a setup like yours I'd probably knock the timing down to 33-34 max, and have the water meth come in at 2lbs boost. Should have no problems running 89 on a setup like that. The nice thing about these kits in a boat is there's usually enough room for a decent sized tank. You can even set it up to run straight water. It doesn't have the same power potential as water meth, but it will keep your engine's safe.


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