Anyone using methanol to bypass emissions

1965GTO · 11-07-2001, 07:56 PM

Was wondering if I could just bolt on a methanol carb and fuel pump and go pass emissions test. I'm going down there friday and ask. Mileage is suppose to be half that of gasoline. What does methanol cost per gallon? Illinois doesn't inspect anything as long as you pass the test. They put the car on rollers and run it up to about 40mph with something in the tailpipe and test the gas cap. The car must be able to idle at 1300rpm or less.

Unit 5302 · 11-07-2001, 09:03 PM

Could just add some ISO-HEET to your gas tank dude.

Topless In Texas · 11-08-2001, 12:02 AM

whats ISO-HEET? Does it really work, and how? I"m not up till May, but w/ the side exausts its a WHOLE lot more noticeable!!! *gasp,gasp*
Unless I can stay friends w/ the last guy that did it at Jiffy Lube? Although I know they are REALLY gonna crack down now in Texas...

------------------
1994 GT CONVERTIBLE
TOPLESS IN TEXAS Girls can too's July "Mare of the Month"

Perf. Red,MAC Cold Air Ind.,K&N,Motorsport Underdrive Pulleys,MAC OffRoad H-Pipe,SVO/BORLA Side exaust /Custom Paint Skirts, 3.55, Light bar,Cobra WhiteFace 5 color Ind.Gauges, Cobra Clear Headlights,'96-'97 Taillights,Custom Pony HeadRests.Alum. GT Pedals, Alum.GT Scuff Plates, 12 Disk C.D.,Lotta Chrome

Unit 5302 · 11-08-2001, 01:00 AM

It's basically isopropyl alcohol. Fuel line antifreeze fer us guys up nort. Yaa, ya just poor a cuple bottles down in da tank dere when ya run it down on gas and no emissions, you betcha.

It's hard on your injection system, but it's cheap, and alcohol produces no negative emissions when burned. It's heavier than gas so adding a couple pints to the gas when you get real low on the tank will get your car to pass with flying colors. Just make sure you fuel up right away afterwards.

Topless In Texas · 11-08-2001, 01:06 AM

Where do you get it, and whats the worst thing it could do to the injection system?

------------------
1994 GT CONVERTIBLE
TOPLESS IN TEXAS Girls can too's July "Mare of the Month"

Perf. Red,MAC Cold Air Ind.,K&N,Motorsport Underdrive Pulleys,MAC OffRoad H-Pipe,SVO/BORLA Side exaust /Custom Paint Skirts, 3.55, Light bar,Cobra WhiteFace 5 color Ind.Gauges, Cobra Clear Headlights,'96-'97 Taillights,Custom Pony HeadRests.Alum. GT Pedals, Alum.GT Scuff Plates, 12 Disk C.D.,Lotta Chrome

PKRWUD · 11-08-2001, 04:16 AM

****!! Hunt and peck for 20 minutes and it loses my reply. I need to learn how to type.

65 goat-
If methanol conversions are legal in your state, do it. Otherwise, your sister had better be married to the tech giving the test. We run methanol in our Sprint car, and the exhaust will burn your eyes out and peel the lining from your lungs. If you think for a minute that no one would notice, you're wrong. Everyone within 100 yards of your car will know.

Topless (that really is a great name)-
Alcohol can and will damage your regulator and destroy your injectors unless you are very, very careful. If you follow Units suggestion, which, by the way, is very clever, you will be walking a very, very fine line between success and failure. Success will be passing the emissions tests, and failure will be a damaged fuel system. Alcohol is very hard on plastics and rubber, and will eat up your injectors unless it is flushed right away. That is why you will always see seperate gasoline fuel system parts and alcohol fuel system parts. Well, that and the fact that it takes twice as much alcohol as it does gasoline to ignite the mixture. That's why alcohol parts are so damn big! FYI: a gasoline Holley 750 on a dirt track car typically runs 85 jets, whereas the same setup running alcohol requires 160 jets! Anyway, if you decide to attempt this, PLEASE make sure you stop at the very first gas station you come to, after the test, and fill it up with the LOWEST octane gas they have. This will help compensate for the octane increase the alcohol creates, and will allow the alcohol to burn out quicker.

Or, you could always call that relative in Florida and register your Mustang there. You'd be done with emissions testing for good! (doesn't everyone have a grandparent in Florida?)

Take care,
-Chris

------------------
Retired Moderator
MustangNet

My site: Peckerwoods Pit Stop

My teams site: Jim Porter Racing

RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR

HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN.

lx mike · 11-08-2001, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Or, you could always call that relative in Florida and register your Mustang there. You'd be done with emissions testing for good! (doesn't everyone have a grandparent in Florida?)

1-800-ASK-Mike

i'm not a grandparent, but how about a cousin?

------------------
Mike's LX

11-07-2001, 07:56 PM	#1
1965GTO Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dupo,ill Posts: 219	Anyone using methanol to bypass emissions Was wondering if I could just bolt on a methanol carb and fuel pump and go pass emissions test. I'm going down there friday and ask. Mileage is suppose to be half that of gasoline. What does methanol cost per gallon? Illinois doesn't inspect anything as long as you pass the test. They put the car on rollers and run it up to about 40mph with something in the tailpipe and test the gas cap. The car must be able to idle at 1300rpm or less.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
damn emissions	urstangsmoke	Modular Madness	10	03-27-2004 04:28 PM
AFR 165's emissions legal vs. non emissions legal	dragstang86	Windsor Power	1	12-11-2002 01:20 PM
Can someone run a Carfax??	Skyman	Blue Oval Lounge	3	03-14-2002 07:47 PM
Need ALL Emissions equipment - Please help	Stang_ROTY	Windsor Power	1	06-26-2001 07:24 AM

11-07-2001, 09:03 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Could just add some ISO-HEET to your gas tank dude.

11-08-2001, 12:02 AM	#3
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	whats ISO-HEET? Does it really work, and how? I"m not up till May, but w/ the side exausts its a WHOLE lot more noticeable!!! gasp,gasp Unless I can stay friends w/ the last guy that did it at Jiffy Lube? Although I know they are REALLY gonna crack down now in Texas... ------------------ 1994 GT CONVERTIBLE TOPLESS IN TEXAS Girls can too's July "Mare of the Month" Perf. Red,MAC Cold Air Ind.,K&N,Motorsport Underdrive Pulleys,MAC OffRoad H-Pipe,SVO/BORLA Side exaust /Custom Paint Skirts, 3.55, Light bar,Cobra WhiteFace 5 color Ind.Gauges, Cobra Clear Headlights,'96-'97 Taillights,Custom Pony HeadRests.Alum. GT Pedals, Alum.GT Scuff Plates, 12 Disk C.D.,Lotta Chrome

11-08-2001, 01:00 AM	#4
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	It's basically isopropyl alcohol. Fuel line antifreeze fer us guys up nort. Yaa, ya just poor a cuple bottles down in da tank dere when ya run it down on gas and no emissions, you betcha. It's hard on your injection system, but it's cheap, and alcohol produces no negative emissions when burned. It's heavier than gas so adding a couple pints to the gas when you get real low on the tank will get your car to pass with flying colors. Just make sure you fuel up right away afterwards.

11-08-2001, 01:06 AM	#5
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	Where do you get it, and whats the worst thing it could do to the injection system? ------------------ 1994 GT CONVERTIBLE TOPLESS IN TEXAS Girls can too's July "Mare of the Month" Perf. Red,MAC Cold Air Ind.,K&N,Motorsport Underdrive Pulleys,MAC OffRoad H-Pipe,SVO/BORLA Side exaust /Custom Paint Skirts, 3.55, Light bar,Cobra WhiteFace 5 color Ind.Gauges, Cobra Clear Headlights,'96-'97 Taillights,Custom Pony HeadRests.Alum. GT Pedals, Alum.GT Scuff Plates, 12 Disk C.D.,Lotta Chrome

11-08-2001, 04:16 AM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	****!! Hunt and peck for 20 minutes and it loses my reply. I need to learn how to type. 65 goat- If methanol conversions are legal in your state, do it. Otherwise, your sister had better be married to the tech giving the test. We run methanol in our Sprint car, and the exhaust will burn your eyes out and peel the lining from your lungs. If you think for a minute that no one would notice, you're wrong. Everyone within 100 yards of your car will know. Topless (that really is a great name)- Alcohol can and will damage your regulator and destroy your injectors unless you are very, very careful. If you follow Units suggestion, which, by the way, is very clever, you will be walking a very, very fine line between success and failure. Success will be passing the emissions tests, and failure will be a damaged fuel system. Alcohol is very hard on plastics and rubber, and will eat up your injectors unless it is flushed right away. That is why you will always see seperate gasoline fuel system parts and alcohol fuel system parts. Well, that and the fact that it takes twice as much alcohol as it does gasoline to ignite the mixture. That's why alcohol parts are so damn big! FYI: a gasoline Holley 750 on a dirt track car typically runs 85 jets, whereas the same setup running alcohol requires 160 jets! Anyway, if you decide to attempt this, PLEASE make sure you stop at the very first gas station you come to, after the test, and fill it up with the LOWEST octane gas they have. This will help compensate for the octane increase the alcohol creates, and will allow the alcohol to burn out quicker. Or, you could always call that relative in Florida and register your Mustang there. You'd be done with emissions testing for good! (doesn't everyone have a grandparent in Florida?) Take care, -Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: Peckerwoods Pit Stop My teams site: Jim Porter Racing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN.