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fullcircle · 05-17-2016, 12:25 AM

I am at 10 psi boost with my 2300 maggie and cant go much more without meth. So the question is how much more boost can I add and start tuning with the meth.

scv_guy · 05-17-2016, 12:55 AM

Im not sure if you want to up the boost, when you add meth you should be able to add timing. You will pick up power from the timing.

fullcircle · 05-17-2016, 10:42 AM

Snow Performance says I can add boost and timing with meth just don't know where to start my thought was 2-3 psi???

JD_Alaska · 05-17-2016, 11:19 AM

If running out of meth on your tune isn't a concern then I would look at doing meth an retune.

1KillerSS · 05-19-2016, 10:17 PM

I dont believe there is a "set" number for boost when adding methanal. I could be wrong about that, but I've never heard of it if there is. What kind of power are you running? Stock internals? Meth, as you may well already know, allows you to run more timing and boost, but there is no spreadsheet as to what boost you run per volume of meth. It just depends on how the engine responds to your mods and its environment. There is no question you can run more timing and boost, but your tuner will be the judge as to where the line ends.

2010SSRSM6 · 05-20-2016, 07:52 AM

Depends on the fuel system. If you are using meth for power because your fuel system is maxed then you can't run more boost.

With a squash twin setup, meth and E85 I was running 13#'s.

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1KillerSS · 05-20-2016, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010SSRSM6

Depends on the fuel system. If you are using meth for power because your fuel system is maxed then you can't run more boost.

With a squash twin setup, meth and E85 I was running 13#'s.

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Excellent point. What are you doing for fuel? Whats your FP like at WOT?

sprayedv · 05-21-2016, 01:31 PM

Make sure you get a system with failsafes if you are going to tune for meth. Meth pumps are famous for failures and blowing up cars who have aggressive meth tunes.

If you can get E85 in your area you'd be 100x better off with it.

cc-rider · 05-21-2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sprayedv

Make sure you get a system with failsafes if you are going to tune for meth. Meth pumps are famous for failures and blowing up cars who have aggressive meth tunes.

If you can get E85 in your area you'd be 100x better off with it.

Agree 100%. Pumps fail...nozzles plug...methanol tank runs dry...etc, etc. That being said, fuel pumps fail too and blow engines. Injectors plug. There are many people out there running meth for a long time with no failures. But be vigilant if you go this route.

For me...I just can't bring myself around to tuning in meth. E85 will probably be my next thing.

fullcircle · 05-30-2016, 01:45 PM

I have a vapor worx kit with CTSV pumps and injectors are at 68% duty cycle so I am thinking about adding 3 psi boost 10 psi now just don't want to go too far but obviously want as much power as possible. And I did buy the fail safe components to bleed off boost if line pressure drops.

05-17-2016, 12:25 AM	#1
fullcircle Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lodi, CA Posts: 22	how much more boost with meth I am at 10 psi boost with my 2300 maggie and cant go much more without meth. So the question is how much more boost can I add and start tuning with the meth.

05-19-2016, 10:17 PM	#5
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	I dont believe there is a "set" number for boost when adding methanal. I could be wrong about that, but I've never heard of it if there is. What kind of power are you running? Stock internals? Meth, as you may well already know, allows you to run more timing and boost, but there is no spreadsheet as to what boost you run per volume of meth. It just depends on how the engine responds to your mods and its environment. There is no question you can run more timing and boost, but your tuner will be the judge as to where the line ends. __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

05-20-2016, 07:52 AM	#6
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	Depends on the fuel system. If you are using meth for power because your fuel system is maxed then you can't run more boost. With a squash twin setup, meth and E85 I was running 13#'s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

05-21-2016, 01:31 PM	#8
sprayedv Drives: 2012 CTS-V, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Infront of you Posts: 281	Make sure you get a system with failsafes if you are going to tune for meth. Meth pumps are famous for failures and blowing up cars who have aggressive meth tunes. If you can get E85 in your area you'd be 100x better off with it. __________________ 2012 CTS-V: Cosmetic Chute.

05-17-2016, 12:55 AM	#2
scv_guy Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Valencia Posts: 1,305	Im not sure if you want to up the boost, when you add meth you should be able to add timing. You will pick up power from the timing.

05-17-2016, 10:42 AM	#3
fullcircle Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lodi, CA Posts: 22	Snow Performance says I can add boost and timing with meth just don't know where to start my thought was 2-3 psi???

05-17-2016, 11:19 AM	#4
JD_Alaska Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Coupe L99 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Pole Alaska Posts: 393 View My Garage	If running out of meth on your tune isn't a concern then I would look at doing meth an retune.

05-30-2016, 01:45 PM	#10
fullcircle Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lodi, CA Posts: 22	I have a vapor worx kit with CTSV pumps and injectors are at 68% duty cycle so I am thinking about adding 3 psi boost 10 psi now just don't want to go too far but obviously want as much power as possible. And I did buy the fail safe components to bleed off boost if line pressure drops.