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    Methanol Tank Location

    So at this point in time i've come to the conclusion that in order to meet my power goals i'm going to need to run methanol in combination with 91 octane.

    I've narrowed down my options to either a Aquamist or Snow performance kit (would like to go off of IDC) and will most likely use 2 nozzles pre throttle body.

    Where is everyone mounting their meth tanks? This is a big one for me because I would like to keep everything looking as OEM as possible. Well, let me put it this way, if it's in plain sight in the engine bay or trunk i'd like for it to look somewhat factory. If it's concealed by carpeting or something i'm not as picky.

    Look forward to seeing/hearing what you guys have done with your setups. I need to get my creative juices flowing.

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    I don’t want to know how much that tank cost but it looks awsome

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    Cheap source for tanks. Everyone selling meth kits use these same tanks but put their sticker on them and mark it up 3 times.

    http://www.usplastic.com/mobile/cata...categoryid=934

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    It helps to live in the same town as the West Coast Aquamist dealer. This was a scratch n' dent/ cash n' carry deal....
    This is the tank we built for my CTS-V. The large feeder tank has plastic balls to keep it from sloshing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IR M5 View Post
    So at this point in time i've come to the conclusion that in order to meet my power goals i'm going to need to run methanol in combination with 91 octane.

    I've narrowed down my options to either a Aquamist or Snow performance kit (would like to go off of IDC) and will most likely use 2 nozzles pre throttle body.

    Where is everyone mounting their meth tanks? This is a big one for me because I would like to keep everything looking as OEM as possible. Well, let me put it this way, if it's in plain sight in the engine bay or trunk i'd like for it to look somewhat factory. If it's concealed by carpeting or something i'm not as picky.

    Look forward to seeing/hearing what you guys have done with your setups. I need to get my creative juices flowing.
    I may sell my spare HFS3 if you are interested in used. Some of the harness was on loan from Howerton Engineering so I would have to make sure he didn't need those bits back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by someguy2800 View Post
    I don’t want to know how much that tank cost but it looks awsome

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    Cheap source for tanks. Everyone selling meth kits use these same tanks but put their sticker on them and mark it up 3 times.

    http://www.usplastic.com/mobile/cata...categoryid=934

    http://www.usplastic.com/mobile/cata...categoryid=934
    Great, thanks for the link. Much better than paying $70 plus for a generic plastic tank...

    Quote Originally Posted by jmargo View Post
    I may sell my spare HFS3 if you are interested in used. Some of the harness was on loan from Howerton Engineering so I would have to make sure he didn't need those bits back.
    Your setup is exactly what I was looking for. Very simple and clean. Also, whats the deal with Howerton Engineering? Did they go out of business or something? Was really looking forward to ordering from them as they're relatively close to me.

    I'll send you a PM regarding the HFS3.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IR M5 View Post
    Great, thanks for the link. Much better than paying $70 plus for a generic plastic tank...



    Your setup is exactly what I was looking for. Very simple and clean. Also, whats the deal with Howerton Engineering? Did they go out of business or something? Was really looking forward to ordering from them as they're relatively close to me.

    I'll send you a PM regarding the HFS3.
    I can contact him and see if he still has those pieces. I think Aquamist UK changed their distribution model and basically cut him off.
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    Tall thin tank is better for sloshing but it’s unlikely you will be flowing so much you will run out when the level is low in a low wide tank like AA. The AA tank design, which is not proprietary and available online with searching is convenient for mounting the pump. I use the generic tall thin ones in both my 08M3 and 99M3 but without fancy mounting. Might be the 4L versions I use — cannot remember. 5L is pretty tall. I use a long neck funnnel to fill.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jmargo View Post
    It helps to live in the same town as the West Coast Aquamist dealer. This was a scratch n' dent/ cash n' carry deal....
    This is the tank we built for my CTS-V. The large feeder tank has plastic balls to keep it from sloshing.
    Not to derail the thread... do you have any pictures of your D-P m50 setup that you tried first, IIRC?

    Always loved your setup.
    Sad to see that they cut him off with their new business model/idea.

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    My first AA set up.

    I will look for pictures of the direct port.
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