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Old 09-24-2017, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dataway View Post
Yep, I forget the ratio, but circle track cars running pure alcohol had barrel valves (jets?) about twice the size as an engine running gas. I would think you'd pump a Q-jet dry in a matter of seconds. Although, it's possible someone like Cliff could build you one that might work ... assuming ANYONE could.
I believe that is with Methanol, familiar with it, ran it in the dirt late model for many years. Yes, Jets were about 2x what you would use with gasoline. The barrel valve is used with mechanical fuel injection, like a sprint car.