Methanol cost

[Turbo3Iroc]

Just wondering what's the going rate on Methanol in other areas. I was under the assumption it was pretty cheap, the only place around here that carries it wants ~$7/gal. Is that about what it is all over?

[csxtra]

I paid $2.40/gallon for Sunoco Alky in mid July, north of Cincinnati.

[Turbo3Iroc]

I checked the local Home Depot for 'denatured alcohol' today only to find it was $13.xx/gallon. I can't get a break anywhere....

Anyone else?

[turbovanman²]

Snow Performance sells Boost Juice, its a 50/50 mix, I get it from my local speed shop, $8 a gallon.

[csxtra]

Here is a thread with places that sell Methanol:

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121500&page=1&pp=35

Warren

[Anonymous_User]

Isn't plain ol windsheild washer fluid an alky/water mix?

http://www.jamesaustin.com/product/MSDS/Austin_Windshield_-20.pdf#search='chemical%20composition%20windshield %20washer%20fluid'

[Clay]

Here is a thread with places that sell Methanol:

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121500&page=1&pp=35

Warren

thanks Warren! The local VP store made the list! ;) hehe

[Turbo3Iroc]

Whoa Simon, that boost juice costs twice as much as they are quoting here!

New England Racing Fuel is the place closest to me. They quoted me $37 earlier in the week, they said it had just gone up $2 that day though for the 5 gallon pail.

Anonymous, that link didn't work.

[turbovanman²]

Whoa Simon, that boost juice costs twice as much as they are quoting here!

New England Racing Fuel is the place closest to me. They quoted me $37 earlier in the week, they said it had just gone up $2 that day though for the 5 gallon pail.

Anonymous, that link didn't work.

Sorry, thats what I get charged. Devilsown said I could use windshield washer fluid also. I was using the winter blue stuff, its got way more methanol.

[Turbo3Iroc]

Right, where you live that probably the only option? It's not such a bad deal though, since mixed just right already. They sell that 50/50 anti-freeze for the same price as the 100% stuff too!

[johnl]

Don't a lot of you guys live near places where they sell "E85" fuel? I mean, it's only 15% gasoline.

[dodge89shelby]

hey here is something you guys might want to consider! if anywhere around you is a farm then they have to get tires somewhere! the reason i say that is (unless you live in the deep south) farmers put fluid in there tires. they use meth. so just fnd out where the farmers get their tires from go there and ask if they have any meth for filling tires. the place i get mine on the barrel it says 99% meth. 99% is good enough for me. and it really is considering that may people around here go to him and get it for their jr. dragsters. an obtw i pay about $1 a gallon for it.

[WVRampage]

If ethenol would work you could make it your self for much less using corn.

[Clay]

hehe just dont get drunk, or get caught!

"honest officer, I was just making fuel for my car!!!!!!!"

[cordes]

hehe just dont get drunk, or get caught!

"honest officer, I was just making fuel for my car!!!!!!!"

Yeah, that is a pretty serious federal crime last I checked. I am not saying don't do it, but just that it is a crime.

[WVRampage]

I think im WV its legal for small quantitys for personal consumption.(like close to 100 galons a year or more)

[87csx2.4]

I get my methanol at farm coop,its like a tractor supply store 2.50 per gallon any tractor supply store should sell it.They use methanol to fill there tires with instead of antifreeze because it is cheaper and wont freeze.Thats where most of the mini dragster guys get there methanol around here for there briggs motors.

[cordes]

I think im WV its legal for small quantitys for personal consumption.(like close to 100 galons a year or more)

I do believe ethanol, or any grain alcohol production is regulated mainly by the fed gov. hence the ATF. Moreover, I have been told from many home brewers that it is illegal to manufacture any alcohol over xx%. I would look very hard into the ins and outs of making your own ethanol even if it is for your car, as the risk might not be worth the reward.

[WVRampage]

Oh as of this point of time I have no need for it but in the future I may and I would look in to it closly before manufacturing it.I also wouldnt be selling it to any one for use in cars or them.

[Dave]

Sorry, thats what I get charged. Devilsown said I could use windshield washer fluid also. I was using the winter blue stuff, its got way more methanol.

So the winter blue stuff contains methanol??

Not to get off topic but what's the best chemical for chemical intercooler? Water, meth, alky? Mixes? Straight to the face? My friend whom has a Turbo Laser running 18psi on stock stuff said he found it to be much faster on the meth than alky.

[cordes]

So the winter blue stuff contains methanol??

Not to get off topic but what's the best chemical for chemical intercooler? Water, meth, alky? Mixes? Straight to the face? My friend whom has a Turbo Laser running 18psi on stock stuff said he found it to be much faster on the meth than alky.

methanol is alcohol. There are different types.

[Dave]

:confused:

[cordes]

:confused:

google is your ally.

[cordes]

I will make it easy on you. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol

[Tony Hanna]

Wow, I can't believe some of the prices. I was paying about $1.69/gal for it a couple years ago. That was for Edge brand racing alcohol from one of the local gas stations.

[Dr.Evil]

Anyone know what percent methanol the standard blue windshield washing fluid is? That stuff can be had for a buck fifty at wal-mart for a gallon. I was just told not to use the detergent type, but the blue stuff is good to go. Ive got an alky kit on the way, just wondering what to run though it. BTW I had a briggs 5hp that ran pure meth, that would pull the front wheel on my mini bike when WOT! It was awesome! Burned nice and cold, and the exhuast smelled good too :)

[Anonymous_User]

I thought it was close to 50/50 water/alcohol, but I haven't looked at the label.

[Rattlesnake]

I was using the winter blue stuff, its got way more methanol.
That is what I use.

Reinaldo Moloon

[Dr.Evil]

That is what I use.


Yea thats working good for me. May try some "race" methanol someday if I get bored and see if it makes a difference.

[Dez]

I have two small bottles of HEAT which contains methanol. However, i have not tried it as i still have denatured alcohol here from Home depot :)

anyone of you tried HEAT, the yellow kind?